![]() ![]() They will always be either the color of the dam or a diluted version of that color such as a cream or blue.įemale kittens will have received one color gene from the mother and one color gene from the father. Male kittens receive both color genes from their mother. The pattern can be received from either parent.Ĭolors are found in polygenes which means the gene needs multiple others of the same kind to be observable. The color point gene is an exception to this. In genetics, color refers to the solid color such as red, blue or black.Ĭolor is most often received directly from the parents and does not travel genetically through the line. Genetics with the Maine Coon is fascinating business Maine Coons are available in 84 different color combinations.īreeders often find genetics and predicting color a challenge in the Maine Coon cat. However, a smoke colored cat will have silver roots going into the hair shaft. It can be hard to identify the color of a blue smoke kitten because it can take many months for the undercoat to develop. The “smoke” color refers to the silver undercoat. Blue Smoke Colorīlue’s come in Blue Smoke and Blue Tortie Smoke. ![]() These colors can be harder to find and may be more expensive due to their rarity. The Blue coloring is a very sought after color and is especially striking in the more unusual Shaded Blue Silver and the Chinchilla Blue Silver. There is also a Blue Silver Tabby and a Blue Patched Tabby which are more unusual. The solid blue color is the most common in the blues.Ī Blue and White is a Blue with White patches on their bib, paws, and belly.Ī Blue Tabby has a pale bluish ivory base and markings that are a deep contrasting blue.įawn or patina overtones are accepted with white allowed on nose and paws.Ī pink or rose nose and pink paw pads. The hair on a solid blue retains its color down into the hair shaft. The Solid Blue color is one solid blue color from nose to tail with blue paw pads and a blue nose. ![]()
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