17CMS...

... from root to tip - that's what the girls' tails measure.

Absolutely identical in length - to the millimetre.

I noticed this morning, that, whilst eating their breakfast, there was a whole different tail attitude going on. Rose held her tail bolt upright as she hoovered her meal, whereas Lily's tail was much more relaxed, not in a between the legs, "I'm scared" sort of way, but in an "I'm dead cool about this breakfast and I'm going to take my time over it" manner.

This is interesting, as Rose is known for gobbling her food without pausing for breath and then hoping that there will be some left in Lily's bowl for her to polish off. In fact, her latest tactic is to cause a distraction once she's finished with her bowl, knowing full well that Lily is always a slower, more refined eater, with the result that she can part Lily from her meal with relative ease and can get in there quickly to clear up what remains. Works a treat and Lily falls for it every time. Obviously the tail position reflects her alert status!

Lily is far more easy going about her meals and certainly likes to give the impression that she's not really bothered. She will circle her bowl a few times before deigning to settle down to her meal, which she approaches almost daintily, chewing every mouthful carefully and giving some serious consideration to quality of the dish of the day. Once again, her tail is held in a position that reflects this relaxed, pensive approach.