According to some felinologists, Maine Coons of blue color are considered to be classic representatives of this breed. But at the same time clean and even color is considered very rare. The Maine-coons of color are solidly liked by many people, both cat lovers and real connoisseurs, and therefore breeders breed them quite often. Smoky blue color is of several types. In this article we will learn in more detail what the blue Maine Coons are, what are their characteristics and how to properly care for them at home.
Description
Maine-coons of blue color look especially as this color gives them a certain charm and refinement. Although many cats and cats of other breeds also have such wool, it is impossible to consider this color as some kind of exotic, belonging only to this breed. Maine-coons of blue color look aristocratic, charming at first sight to their masters. Pure coat color is a solid solid color with no spots on the coat.
If a Maine-coon cat or cat has a completely blue solid color, this means that the pattern in their genes was completely suppressed. This kind of monochromatic colors are usually derived through breeding and great labor of breeders.
To get the desired coat color, the so-called tabby gene. There are also cases when this gene is only partially suppressed, so the color is not pure blue, for example, with a subtone or haze at the ends of hairs. In this case, the color does not appear clearly.
It also happens color, which is called white solid. It is believed that it occurs much more often than anyone else.
Color features
Usually in the passports of pedigree and solid cats and cats necessarily indicate their color and some other characteristics. To do this, there is a special color system (table), which is followed by all world breeders who breed Maine Coons. It contains the color code and direct color. If the kitten’s passport contains 2 letters or a letter and a number, this means that the animal’s color is not quite clear. Speaking of blue Maine Coons with the purest and noble color, in the passport should be only one number or letter.
If we talk about pure blue, then there should be only the letter "A". If the cat is two-colored, then in the passport, in addition to the primary color (letter), there may be the number "03". At the marble code - "22". Blue and cream color is indicated by the letter "G".
The breed itself in the passport should be marked with the letters MC (Maine Coon). If the color of the animal has a smoky or silver subtone (or shade), then the letter “S” is usually attributed to the base color.
Solid and at the same time pure blue color is considered very rare. Such cats and cats are eagerly welcomed at various exhibitions. Usually, a Maine Coon with a blue-gray coat has luxurious and bright green or yellow eyes.
Blue smoke is a subspecies of blue colored wool. Breeders consider this color unique and distinguish it only when all the hairs at the roots are creamy milky and their surface is blue.
Cats of the blue color of the “smoked smoke” subspecies are painted only on the fourth part.
Silver Maine coons usually have a whitish undercoat, and wool itself is gray-silver in color with blue tint.
For smoky and silvery individuals, bleaching of wool with a predominance of a particular color, for example, blue or black, is most often characteristic.
The nuances of care and maintenance
In order to maintain the fur of cats and cats in good shape, it is very important to properly care for her. Wash animals should be no more than 1-2 times a year or immediately before the exhibition. It is recommended to comb out cats 3-4 times a week (at least once), since the Maine Coon wool often tangles, lumps form on it.
To maintain the noble blue color is best to use professional shampoos and grooming products.
And also the state of health and the wool itself is largely affected by nutrition. So that the wool does not look dim, and the cat or cat itself does not shed, should be balanced feed them. Best to give preference dry and liquid feed premium. They are not only nourishing for the animal, but also include all the necessary complex of vitamins and minerals.
Compulsory care includes annual vaccinations of animals against rabies and other common diseases. Before vaccinations, the animal is usually given cure for parasites.
It is very important that animals always have access to clean water. Since the Maine Coons weigh a lot, sometimes reaching even 11 kg, they drink water more often than representatives of other breeds.
To protect the furniture and the floor from excessive scratching by the pet, from childhood he should be taught to claw. Claws are recommended to cut once a month.
Summing up
In conclusion, it should be noted that initially the Maine Coons existed in only two colors: red (richly red) and black. And all the other variations are the hard work of felinologists and breeders, including the very rare pure blue color. It is recommended to acquire Maine Coon babies only in proven nurseries that breed purebred cats.
With caring 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 small children, but also with other animals and even dogs.
Maine Coon blue color is an excellent choice. The owners will never regret such a pet - they are always playful and moderately calm.
How to choose a kitten breed Maine Coon, see the video below.
