According to some felinologists, Maine Coons of blue color are considered classic representatives of this breed. But at the same time, a clean and even color is considered very rare. Maine Coons of the color are solid to the liking of many people, both cat lovers and true connoisseurs, but because breeders breed them quite often. Smoky blue color is of several types. In this article, we will learn in more detail what maine coons of blue color are, what features they have and how to properly care for them at home.
Description
Maine Coons of a blue color look especially, since this color gives them a certain charm and sophistication. Although many cats and cats of other breeds also have such wool, this color cannot be considered as some kind of exotic, belonging only to this breed. Maine Coons of a blue color look aristocratic, at first glance charming their owners. Solid coat color solid is a uniform solid color without any specks on the coat.
If a cat or Maine Coon cat is solid blue, this means that the pattern was completely suppressed in their genes. This kind of plain colors are usually derived by selection and the great work of breeders.
In order to obtain the desired coat color, the so-called gene tabby. There are also cases when this gene is only partially suppressed, so the color is not pure blue, for example, with a tint or haze at the ends of the hairs. In this case, the color is not clear.
There is also a color called white solid. It is believed that it occurs much more often than all the others.
Color features
Typically, passports of thoroughbred and respectable cats and cats must indicate their color and some other characteristics. To do this, there is a special color system (table), which all world breeders who breed Maine Coons adhere to. It indicates the color code and direct color. If the kitten’s passport contains 2 letters or a letter and a number, this means that the shade of the animal is not entirely clean. Speaking of blue Maine Coons with a pure and noble color, only one number or letter should be in the passport.
If we talk about pure blue, then only the letter “A” should be. If the cat is two-color, then in the passport, in addition to the main color (letter), the numbers “03” can be displayed. The marble code is “22”. Blue-cream color is indicated by the letter "G".
The breed itself in the passport must be indicated by the letters MC (Maine Coon). If the color of the animal has a smoky or silver shade (or shade), then the letter “S” is usually assigned to the main color.
Solid and at the same time pure blue color is considered very rare. Such cats and cats are welcomed at various exhibitions. Usually, Maine Coons with a gray-blue fur coat have luxurious and bright green or yellow eyes.
To subspecies of the blue color of wool is blue smoke (blue smoke). Breeders consider this color to be unique and distinguish it only when all the hairs at the roots are cream-milk in color and their surface is blue.
Male cats of the “shaded smoke” subspecies are painted only in the fourth part.
Silver Maine Coons usually have a whitish undercoat, and the coat itself is gray-silver with a blue tint.
Smoky and silvery individuals are most often characterized by discoloration of the coat with a predominance of a particular color, for example, blue or black.
The nuances of care and maintenance
In order to keep cats and cats in good shape, it is very important to properly care for it. Animals should be washed no more than 1-2 times a year or immediately before the exhibition. It is recommended to comb cats 3-4 times a week (at least once), since Maine Coon wool very often tangles and lumps form on it.
To maintain a noble blue color, it is best to use professional shampoos and grooming products.
As well as the state of health and wool itself is largely affected by nutrition. So that the fur does not look dull, and the cat or cat does not fade, feed them balanced. Best preferred dry and liquid feed premium. They are not only nutritious for the animal, but also include all the necessary complex of vitamins and minerals.
Mandatory care includes annual vaccination of animals against rabies and other common diseases. Before vaccination, the animal is usually given cure for parasites.
It is very important that animals always have access to clean water. Since Maine Coons weigh a lot, sometimes even reaching 11 kg, they drink water more often than other breeds.
To protect the furniture and floor from excessive scratching by the pet, from childhood, he should be accustomed to the scratching post. Claws are recommended to be cut once a month.
To summarize
In conclusion, it should be noted that initially Maine Coons existed in only two colors: red (rich in red) and black. And all other variations are the painstaking work of felinologists and breeders, including the rare rare pure blue color itself. Maine Coon babies are recommended only in trusted kennels that breed purebred cats.
With careful and competent care, coupled with proper feeding, pets will delight for many years, because their life expectancy reaches almost 20 years.
Maine Coons get along well not only with people, including young children, but also with other animals and even dogs.
Maine Coon Blue is a great choice.The owners will never regret such a pet - they are always playful and moderately calm.
For how to choose a Maine Coon kitten, see the video below.
