10/30/2026
Maine C**n cats come in over 75 different color and pattern combinations, with common colors including brown tabby, black, white, blue, and cream.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Base Colors:
The main colors are black and red, with their dilute forms (blue and cream) also being common.
Patterns:
Maine C**ns can have various patterns, including tabby (classic, mackerel, spotted/ticked), solid, bi-color, and tortoiseshell.
Specific Colors:
Tabby: Brown tabby is a common pattern, but Maine C**ns can also be black, blue, red, or cream tabby.
Tortoiseshell: This pattern features patches of black and red (or their diluted forms).
Smoke: These cats have silver roots with black or brown tipping.
Silver: These cats have silver roots with black tipping or color.
Shaded: These cats have a gradual color transition from darker back to lighter sides and belly.
White: Maine C**ns can be white, but white is a color that masks other colors, not a color in itself.
