9/13/2023 0 Comments Black tabby maine coon![]() The fur close to her skin was light gray/white, gradually getting darker till it was dark-as-can-be at the ends.Īlso, she had white fur coming out of her ears, and a few random white furs all over. Boy, was I surprised to discover she was not a true Black Maine Coon Cat! We thought she was simply an ebony colored Coonie.Īfter speaking to a local breeder, I learned that I could part the fur where it is short, on her legs or head, and check the roots. Just stunning!įor a long time, we didn't realize our Alice was a Smoke. The chest (or mane) and ear tufts are silver. You have to separate the fur to see the white. It's tipped in ink, meaning the tips (or ends) are dark as night. The undercoat, or fur that grows closest to the skin, is white. ![]() The breed standard specifies that their points and mask (legs and face) should be solid and dark as night. ![]() There is no smoky or faded undercoat.Ī Black Smoke will have a smokey look. Solid Black Maine Coons are just that - pure onyx in color.Įvery bit of the body is ebony, and there's not much more to say about it! Their fur is raven-colored all the way from the roots to the ends. So, what exactly is the difference between a solid raven Maine Coon Cat and a Black Smoke? Glad you asked! Nowadays, not only are they the largest domesticated cat breed, they are also one of the most popular breeds! Then they started showing up at cat shows in the late 1800's. Once cat fanciers took note and started breeding them, preserving their traits, they became a recognized breed. Nowadays, they are domestic cats as pampered as any indoor kitty - and not necessarily adept at catching mice! These ideas come from their history as outdoor barn cats. You may have heard that this is a working cat or that they are excellent mousers. Their descendants eventually became known as a Shag, a Coon, a Snughead, a Maine cat, or sometimes, just a barn cat! Here in the state of Maine, natural selection took over. ![]() These kitties were set free, breeding with the local feline population. ![]() Of course, all the colors are so beautiful that it would be impossible to choose a favorite!Įvery color has its admirers, and every kitten gets placed in its forever home easily, so it's difficult to say how the midnight color fares in popularity.īut, I can say that everyone who met my Black Maine Coon Cat, Alice, was surprised and enamored by her beauty!Ī popular theory is that Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest cats came to the United States on sailing ships. They have not been "bred to extremes," so that means purebred Maine Coons can be almost any color, including beautiful, silky, jet black. This is because they developed naturally here in New England. All cats registered with a FIFe pedigree, has an EMS color code.Although these gentle giants are most famous for their large size, they are also known for having a more natural look. The small letter specify colour, and the numbers identify the pattern. The first part of the EMS code, written in capital (uppercase) letters, denotes the breed. The FIFe's Easy Mind System (EMS) uses a combination of letters and numbers to identify cats. This code describes the breed, color and pattern of the cat. All cats registered under FIFe, has a pedigree with an EMS code. ![]()
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