The World's Loudest Domestic Cat Purr: 14-Year-Old Tabby Cat "Bella" Achieves Guinness World Record Certification

The Mischievous World of Cats

For those who have cats, it's no secret that they can be playful, mischievous, and sometimes elusive. You can only pet them when they're in the mood, and their affectionate head butts can melt your heart. Perhaps, it's not us humans who remain consistent, but our feline friends. Today, we're sharing a fascinating story about a cat who recently set a Guinness World Record for the loudest purr by a domestic cat.

Meet Bella, the Record-Breaking Cat

Bella, a 14-year-old tabby cat from the UK, has achieved this remarkable feat. While many know cats for their playful nature, few discuss how loud they can be. Cats do make noise, and some can produce surprisingly loud sounds. Bella is one such cat, known for her incredibly loud purrs, which often leave her owners bewildered. Her purrs are so loud that her family decided to register her for the Guinness World Record, confident that she could break it.

A Look at Previous Records

In the Guinness World Records, there have been previous record holders for the loudest purr. Two cats, Smokey and Merlin, held the record with purrs measuring 67.7 and 67.8 decibels, respectively. However, these cats are no longer competing. Bella, with the help of professional sound engineers, recorded a purr of 54.59 decibels, earning her the title of the loudest purr by a living domestic cat.

How Loud is 54.59 Decibels?

While watching a video might not fully convey the volume, 54.59 decibels is not quiet at all. According to her owner, Bella's purrs were so loud that they could drown out the sound of the TV. This is quite impressive, considering that normal human conversation ranges from 60 to 80 decibels.