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Article created by: Irmante Sungailaite

Cats, the most incredible entertainers that have ever existed, are constantly gifting us humans with their glorious presence. And since they kinda like to hang out, humans decided to give a name to their favorite lounging pose—loafing. The reason being that a cat with its paws tucked beneath its body is easily mistaken for none other than a loaf of bread. The pose has also been called ‘Sphynx,’ but it’s clearly not as accurate as ‘loaf.’ One of the most common reasons for cats ‘loafing’ is their body thermoregulation, but the most important one is that it's a perfect cute photo opportunity for their owners.

Reddit has a whole community dedicated to photos of loaves of cats, r/catloaf, and it has a strong community of 552k members. Below are the loafiest cats picked by us, so vote for your favorite ones!

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#1

Her Last Loaf Before Passing Away ❤️

Fluffy gray cat embracing its loaf identity, resting calmly on a soft surface indoors.

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    Don't Forget To Pack Your Loaves

    Five cats packed closely like loaves in a suitcase, showcasing the cutest pictures of cats embracing their loaf identity.

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    #3

    The Loaf Blepped

    Black cat embracing its loaf identity, sitting on a shoebox with wide eyes and tongue slightly out.

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    #4

    A Little Hand Loaf

    Black and white kitten held in one hand, showing a cute example of cats embracing their loaf identity.

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    #5

    Angle Specific Catloaf

    Fluffy orange cat embracing its loaf identity while resting on a glass surface viewed from below.

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    #6

    Please Enjoy This Double Catloaf, Otherwise Known As Shuri And Yoshi

    Two black cats embracing their loaf identity, sitting side by side on a red patterned surface.

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    #7

    Do Cinnamon Rolls Count?

    Ginger and white cat curled up tightly in a loaf position inside a soft round cat bed, embracing loaf identity.

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    #8

    My Loaf Sniffed Me Back

    Tabby cat embracing its loaf identity, sitting neatly on a textured blanket with wide curious eyes in a cozy bedroom.

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    #9

    I Can Loaf Here!

    Cat embracing loaf identity while resting on a person's lap at a computer desk with a keyboard and monitor.

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    #10

    This Is How Loaves Are Made

    White cat embracing its loaf identity while snugly fitting inside a narrow cardboard box on a wooden floor.

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    #11

    My Precious Mini Loaf

    Fluffy kitten sitting in a loaf position on a brown bed, showcasing the cutest cat loaf identity pose.

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    #12

    Cat Baguette

    Ginger cat embracing its loaf identity, curled up tightly in a narrow planter beside three small potted plants by a window.

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    Holly Herr
    Holly Herr
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really does look like a fresh loaf of bread!

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    #13

    My Girlfriend Is Working From Home, So She Made A Fake Lap To Keep Bob From Distracting Her

    White and gray cat sitting in a loaf position on a brown couch, embracing its loaf identity comfortably.

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    #14

    Giant Panther Loaf

    Black cat embracing its loaf identity, curled up tightly outdoors on a concrete surface near grass and plants.

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    #15

    "A Black Hole Warping Space-Time Right On Top Of A Duvet"

    Black cat curled up in a cozy loaf position on a white comforter, embracing its loaf identity on the bed.

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    Holly Herr
    Holly Herr
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously looks like a black hole. Did a double-take!

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    #16

    Mickey, My 16 Year Old Kitty, In His Final Loaf Ever At The Vet

    Tabby cat curled up in a loaf position on a white blanket, embracing its loaf identity in a cozy setting.

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    #17

    One-Eyed Wonder In Her Favourite Pose

    One-eyed calico cat embracing loaf identity while resting on a pink patterned blanket by a brick fireplace.

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    #18

    So Cold He’s Retracted His Limbs Inside His Sweater

    Gray cat embracing loaf identity while comfortably resting on a red blanket, wearing a festive holiday sweater.

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    #19

    Small Catloaf

    Small fluffy kitten embracing loaf identity while sitting on carpet near floor vent in cozy indoor setting

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    #20

    I Literally Screeched "Cat Loaf!" And Ran To Get My Phone To Capture Her First Little Loaf

    Kitten embracing their loaf identity, resting with paws tucked under body on a patterned blanket on a couch.

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    #21

    Just Got Broken Up With. This Loaf Wont Stop Purring And Won’t Stray Further Than 5 Feet Away From Me

    Gray tabby cat sitting with paws tucked under its body, showcasing a classic cat loaf position indoors on a bed.

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    #22

    We’ve Got Ourselves An Old-Fashioned Loaf-Off

    Two cats embracing their loaf identity, sitting on a carpeted floor at the top of a staircase in a home.

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    #23

    My New Baby Cat Loaf. Got Him Today

    Gray kitten loafing on wooden floor under a couch, showcasing cute cat loaf identity and posture.

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    #24

    Our Four Week Old Foster Kitten, Taco, Already Knows How To Loaf Like A Pro

    Small orange kitten on a black rug next to a person's socked foot, showcasing a cute cat embracing its loaf identity.

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    #25

    I Was So Excited To Find This Sub. This Is Meatloaf, A Cat Who Is Living Up To His Name

    Tabby cat embracing its loaf identity, sitting neatly with legs tucked under on a soft gray carpet.

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    #26

    My Cat Had One Baby Yesterday And This Was It’s Very First Loaf

    Tiny kitten nestled in a cozy knitted blanket loaf-like, embracing their loaf identity with warmth and cuteness.

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    #27

    Alpine Loaf

    Tabby cat embracing its loaf identity while perched on a snowy railing overlooking a winter village and lake.

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    #28

    Little Cat Loaf

    Adorable kitten embracing its loaf identity, resting on carpet with paws tucked neatly under its body.

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    #29

    Going Through Great Lengths To Ignore Me Loaf

    Fluffy cat embracing its loaf identity curled up on a red couch with head tucked in the cushion.

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    #30

    My Two Loaves Waiting For Me This Morning

    Two cats sitting closely together on a blanket, both embracing their loaf identity with paws tucked in.

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    #31

    Loafing On His Designated Chair

    Black and white cat embracing its loaf identity while sitting on a cushioned chair with a note in the background.

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    #32

    10,000 Hours Of Loafing Makes You An Expert They Say

    Tabby cat embracing loaf identity by sitting with paws tucked under, resting on a folded blanket near a couch armrest.

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    #33

    A Tiny Loaf

    Two cats embracing their loaf identity, resting on mulch near green and white variegated bushes outdoors.

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    #34

    Sad Loaf. College Aged Son Went Back To School Today. She's Waiting By The Door For Him To Come Back

    Black fluffy cat embracing its loaf identity, sitting quietly on light carpet near a white wall outlet.

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    #35

    Mini Loaf

    Cute orange kitten embracing its loaf identity while resting on a patterned red, black, and white blanket indoors.

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    #36

    Can I Play Too?

    Tabby cat embracing its loaf identity sitting on carpet next to a white game controller and person in shorts.

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    #37

    Just My Loafing Laundry Helper, Seconds Before He Loses His Balance

    Cat embracing loaf identity lying on a clothes drying rack among hanging laundry with wide eyes and alert ears.

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    #38

    My Roommate's Girlfriend Sometimes Let's Her Cat Stay Over Our Place

    Tabby cat with wide eyes sitting on a brown couch, perfectly embracing its loaf identity in a cozy position.

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    #39

    There’s A Loaf In My Fridge! He Climbs In Every Time I Start To Cook, And I Let Him Hang Out There Because It’s Hot And He’s Always Wearing That Thick Furry Coat

    Tabby cat embracing its loaf identity while sitting in a fridge among food items on the shelf.

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    #40

    Moose Is An Experienced Loafer

    Tabby cat embracing its loaf identity, resting comfortably on a soft gray plush bed with wide, curious eyes.




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