Black Maine Coon: Complete Guide

If you think having a black cat in the house may bring bad luck, then owning a Black Maine Coon may just change your mind from such superstitious beliefs. Because the Black Maine Coon is one of the most majestic cats out there and definitely a joy to have in your family.

The Black Maine Coon is a color variant of the Maine Coon, which is one of the biggest domesticated cats in the world. They are always described as the “gentle giant” due to their sheer size and calm disposition.

In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about the Black Maine Coon, including their history, the proper way to take care of their needs, the right breeders to look for, as well as the different color variants of the Black Maine Coon which includes the Black Smoke Maine Coon and the Black Tabby Maine Coon.

Black Maine Coon cat: Breed overview

The Maine Coon comes in 75 color variations with the Black MaineCoon just being one of the more popular. The Black cat Maine Coon itself is further subdivided into different color patterns and markings.

Below is a brief description of what to expect from the Black Maine Coon.

Other names	Black Coonie, Black Maine Coon, Black ManCoon, Black Coon cat, Coon cat Black, Black Maine Coone
Size	Large
Weight	10 – 25 pounds
Height	8 – 16 inches
Coat Colors	Black, White, Cream, Red, Silver, Blue, Rust
Child Friendliness	High
Feline Friendliness	High
Training Difficulty	Easy
Grooming Upkeep	High
Exercise Needs	Moderate
Health	Moderate
Lifespan	13 – 14 years
Kitten Cost	$1,000 – $2,500

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Can Maine Coon cats be Black?

Yes, Maine Coons can be Black. In fact, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) categorizes Black as one of the official coat colors of the Maine Coon.

Are there Black Maine Coon cats?

Yes, there are Black Maine Coon cats and their Black color pattern can be subdivided into four (4) major classes:

• Solid
• Bi-Color 
• Shaded and Smoke 
• Shaded/Smoke with White  

What is a Black Maine Coon?

A Black Maine Coon is a color variant of the Maine Coon. The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated cats in the world and is also one of the oldest natural breeds that are native to New England.

Are Black Maine Coons rare?

No, Black Maine Coons are not rare. Black is one of the more popular colors and is relatively easy to find.  

Black European Maine Coon

The Black European Maine Coon is essentially the same breed as the Black American Maine Coon. The only noticeable difference can be found in the shape of their faces and ears. 

American Maine Coons tend to have naturally rounder faces, while European ones, such as the British or Russian Maine Coons, have a stronger, square-shaped muzzle with taller ears and more prominent ear tufts.

This gives the Black Russian Maine Coon to have a wilder look compared to its American counterpart.

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Maine Coon Black history

The dark Maine Coon can trace its history back to the American Colonial era. The Maine Coon is believed to have descended from the Norwegian Forest Cats that were brought by the European settlers to New England and naturally bred with the local cat population.

The breed was prized by Maine farmers because of their sturdiness to withstand the cold climate and their ability to control the rodent population.

Maine Coons rose in popularity during the late 1800s, but its population soon declined to near extinction after other exotic cats were introduced in the US.

Its revival began in the 1950s and continued for years until it was fully recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) in 1976.

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Black Main Coon genetics

The color Black in Black Main Coons is caused by the dominant form of the eumelanin pigment represented by “B.” This means that a Black Main Coon would have at least one “B” allele in their genes.

For Black Maine Coons with white patches, the gene responsible is a dominant gene called the White Spotting gene that turns off the color black in some parts of the coat.

Black Maine Coon characteristics

The Black Mane Coon is mainly defined by his large size. These kitties can reach a length of around 40 inches from the nose to the tip of their tail.

Another major characteristic of the Black Maine Coon is his gentle personality that can only be described as dog-like. They are friendly and affectionate reveling in the company of their family without being too clingy.

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MainCoon Black physical appearance

Black Main Coone is a medium to long-haired large cat with a well-proportioned muscular physique. The head is slightly longer in length than its width with a high cheekbone and large, well-tufted ears. The eyes are oval-shaped that slant obliquely toward the base of the ears.

Black polydactyl Maine Coon

Polydactyly or the presence of extra toes is quite common among Maine Coons, and that is true as well for Maine Coon cats Black or Black face Maine Coon cats. 

Black face Maine Coon

A Black face Maine Coon or a Maine Coon Black face would usually have five (5) toes on each front paw and four (4) toes on the back for a total of 18 toes.

Polydactyly usually occurs on the front paws. This makes a Black face Maine Coon cat appear to have wider than average front paws.

It is also possible for a Maine Coon cat Black face to have five toes on the back paws.

Polydactyly among Maine Coon cats with Black faces is considered harmless and does not affect them in any way. A Black faced Maine Coon can be born with an extra toe and the extra padding actually helps a Maine Coon cat with Black face to maintain balance and insulate them from the cold climate.

While polydactyly is quite common among the early generations of Maine Coons, occurring in about 40% of the breed, including the Maine Coon with Black face or white Maine Coon with Black face, nowadays, polydactyly is less common.

Black Maine Coon blue eyes

Black Maine Coon cat with blue eyes retain the blue in their eyes when they have some portions of their coat in white. This is because Black Maine Coon with blue eyes have the white-spotting gene that causes the absence of melanin in the eyes.  

Black Maine Coon cat with green eyes

Maine Coons are all born with blue eyes that develop into a different shade when they are 4 to 8 weeks old. Some develop a beautiful emerald shade like the Black Maine Coon with green eyes.

Black Maine Coon green eyes are due to having less melanin in the iris.

Black Maine Coon with yellow eyes

The most common eye color among Main Coon Black cat is yellow or gold.

Black Maine Coon orange eyes

Orange among Maine Coon Black cat breeds is caused by lesser amounts of melanin in the iris as well.

Short hair Maine Coon Black

Is a Black short haired Maine Coon cat or a short haired Black Maine Coon possible? Maine Coons are typically medium to long-haired, so a Black short hair Maine Coon is possibly a mixed Maine Coon rather than a purebred. 

A short hair Black Maine Coon or Black Maine Coon short hair may be a cross between a Maine Coon and the British Shorthair cat (a shorter-haired cat breed).

Black fluffy Maine Coon

Black long haired Maine Coon or Black long hair Maine Coon gradually develop the fluffiness of their coat from 8 weeks old up until they are 2 to 4 years old.

The tufted ears are evident when a long haired Black Maine Coon is 2 weeks old and will continue to thicken as the Maine Coon long haired Black cat matures.

Black Maine Coon lion cut

A type of trim wherein most of the coat is shaved close to the body leaving only the hair around the neck, ruff, and legs intact. The tail fur is also clipped with only the tip left in a pom-pom.

Black panther Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black panther or Black jaguar Maine Coon cut is a version of the lion cut that makes a Black Maine Coon cat looks like panther. The trim involves shaving most of the fur leaving only the head and leg hairs, and occasionally the tip of the tail.

The main idea for this extreme trim is not to make a Black Maine Coon looks like panther, but as a way to remove excessive matting on the coat, especially around the ruff.

Various Maine Coon cat Black colors and patterns

There are a number of Maine Coon cat Black colors and patterns from solid to smoke and bi-color which will be discussed below.

Black smoke Maine Coon

Black smoky Maine Coon has a white undercoat with hair that is deeply tipped in black covering half the strand. It takes around 2 years for a Black smoke Maine Coon kitten to develop a smoke coat. Typically, a smokey Black Maine Coon kitten at 6 to 8 weeks old would have a mottled coat.

Black and white Maine Coon

Black and white Maine Coon cat has a combination of black and white on its coat. Some Black and White Maine Coon kittens may have white on their faces and some Black and white Maine Coon kitten will just have a black face, but all will have white patches around the chest, tummy, and paws.

All Black Maine Coon

An all Black Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon all Black has a purely black coat throughout the body. A Black main Coon or Maine Coon cat all Black presents with hair that is black from roots to tips.

All Black Maine Coons have black nose leathers while the paw pads of all Black Maine Coon cats may be black or brown.

All Black Maine Coon kittens are born with blue eyes that eventually change into either green, gold, or yellow.

An all black Maine Coon kitten, as with most Maine Coon kittens, develops slowly to reach their mature size. A small Black Maine Coon kitten may take up to 4 to 5 years to fully develop.

Solid Black Maine Coon

Black solid Maine Coon or Maine Coon solid Black is similar to the All Black Maine Coon. A solid Black Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon Black solid has fur that is black from roots to tip.

Maine Coon kitten Black solid are born with an all-black coat without any signs of shading or mottling. Solid Black Black Maine Coon kitten would develop green, gold, or copper-colored eyes as they mature.

Black tabby Maine Coon

Can a Maine Coon be a Black tabby Maine Coon cat? Yes, Maine Coon Black tabby or Black tabby main Coon has alternating black and light-colored stripes on their coat.

Maine Coon tabby Black can have the classic, mackerel, spotted, patched, or ticked tabby pattern.

Black tabby Maine Coon kittens or a Black tabby Maine Coon kitten presents with the distinctive ‘M’ marking on the forehead. Maine Coon Black tabby kitten or Maine Coon kitten Black tabby have black nose leather and paw pads.

Black tabby blotched Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black tabby blotched has patterns of broad whorls that create a shape similar to a bullseye.

Black mackerel tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black tabby mackerel has patterns of pale gray or brown base color with black narrow striping along the body. Black tabby mackerel Maine Coon has a distinctive ‘M’ pattern on the forehead.

Black classic tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black classic tabby is similar to the Black tabby blotched Maine Coon. Maine Coon Black tabby classic has broad, curving bands of black whorls along the body on a pale gray or brown ground color. 

Silver Black tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon silver Black tabby has a silver ground color with black whorls or stripes along the body.

Maine Coon Black tabby white

Black tabby white Maine Coon has a white ground color with black striping across the body. The tabby pattern in a Black tabby with white Maine Coon can be classic, mackerel, spotted, ticked, or patched.

Maine Coon Black tabby classic white exhibits wider and broader whorls that form the shape of a bullseye. 

Black and grey Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black and grey or grey Black Maine Coon has a black and gray combination on their coat. Some grey and Black Maine Coon cat would have more black coverage and some Maine Coon grey and Black would have a gray base coat with some small patches of black.

A Black and grey Maine Coon cat or grey and Black Maine Coon may or may not have white patches on the face. Maine Coon cat Black and grey or Black grey Maine Coon may also exhibit white patches on the chest and legs.

Maine Coon Black grey or Black and gray Maine Coon may present with a black or blue nose leather. The paw pads of a Black and gray Maine Coon cat or Black gray Maine Coon may also be black or grayish.

Black and grey Maine Coon kitten or Black and gray Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes. The eye color may change into green, copper, or gold as the gray and Black Maine Coon matures.

But, some Maine Coon gray and Black may retain the blue eye color also, especially if they have white patches on the coat since the white spotting gene affects melanin in the iris.  

Black silver Maine Coon

Black silver Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon Black silver has a silver ground color with black markings on their coat. The tabby patterns in a Black silver main Coon or Maine Coon Black and silver may be classic, mackerel, or ticked.

Some Black and silver Maine Coon may exhibit a white trim around the chin or lip. The nose leather of a Black and silver Maine Coon cat can be brick red in color, while the paw pads are typically black in a silver and Black Maine Coon.

Maine Coon silver Black or silver Black Maine Coon has a distinctive ‘M’ pattern on the forehead. 

Black silver Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes that change into green, gold, or yellow as the Maine Coon kitten Black silver matures.

Maine Coon Black silver mackerel

Tabby pattern has a silver base color with thin black stripes down the side of the body.

Black silver tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black silver tabby or Black and silver tabby Maine Coon has a silver base color with black stripes or whorl patterns down the side of the body.

Black silver tabby Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes that change into green or gold as the Maine Coon kitten Black silver tabby matures. 

Black silver blotched tabby Maine Coon

Tabby pattern has a pale silver base color with broad, curving bands of black whorls down the side of the body. 

Black silver classic tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black silver classic tabby is similar to the Black silver blotched tabby Maine Coon with wide, curving bands of black whorls on a silver base color.

Black silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon

Tabby pattern consists of thin black stripes down the body on a silver base color. 

Black silver ticked Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black silver ticked has black-tipped agouti hairs with no black striping or whorling visible on the body coat but will exhibit tabby markings on the face and legs.

Black silver ticked tabby Maine Coon

Similar to the Black silver ticked Maine Coon that has black-tipped agouti hairs on the body with tabby markings only visible on the face and legs.

Black silver shaded Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black silver shaded has a silver undercoat with black-tipped hairs covering a quarter of the hair shaft.

Black silver smoke Maine Coon

Coat consists of a silvery undercoat with black-tipped hairs that covers half of the shaft.

Black silver tabby white Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black silver tabby white has a silver base color with black tabby markings and white patches on the chin, chest, and legs.

Maine Coon kitten Black silver tabby white may retain their blue eyes into adulthood due to the presence of the white masking gene. 

Black silver torbie Maine Coon

Maine Coon Black silver torbie has tabby patterns of black and silver with patches of red or cream.

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Black silver tortie Maine Coon

Coat has a black base coat with irregular patches of silver. 

Black silver tortie tabby Maine Coon

Similar to the Black silver torbie Maine Coon with silver and black tabby patterns with patches of red or cream.  

Maine Coon Black silver tortie

Similar to Maine Coon Black silver tortie tabby except there are no red patches.

Maine Coon Black Tortie

Black tortie Maine Coon or Black Tortoiseshell Maine Coon is a particolored coat that consists of irregular patches of black with red or cream. 

Maine Coon Black tortie white or Black tortie white Maine Coon would have additional small white patches on the coat.

Black tortie tabby Maine Coon has an additional tabby pattern on the coat aside from the tortie pattern.

Black tortie smoke Maine Coon has black-tipped hairs covering half of the hair shaft.

Maine Coon Black tortie silver blotched tabby has broad stripe patterns of black down the sides of the body. 

Smokey Black Maine Coon

Maine Coon smokey Black has the top half of the hair length covered in black while the roots are lighter in color.

Black and brown Maine Coon

Black and brown Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon Black and brown has a black base coat with brown patches on the coat. The brown patches in a Maine Coon cat Black and brown or Black brown Maine Coon are usually found around the ruff. 

The brown coloring in a Maine Coon Black brown or a brown and Black Maine Coon may also be present around the back.

A brown Black Maine Coon may also exhibit a black and gray tabby pattern like the Black brown tabby Maine Coon. 

Black torbie Maine Coon

Coat has irregular patches of black with red or cream with additional tabby patterns.

Black and orange Maine Coon

Maine Coon orange and Black or orange and Black Maine Coon has a black base color with patches of orange on the coat. Maine Coon Black and orange can be classified as a parti colored coat.

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Black and tan Maine Coon

The coat of a Black and tan Maine Coon has a tabby pattern of black and brown striping.

Black marble Maine Coon

Black marble Maine Coon has a tabby pattern of mostly black with some tinge of silver.

Black shaded Maine Coon

The coat of a Black shaded Maine Coon is tipped in black that covers a quarter of the hair while the roots are light-colored.

Black shadow Maine Coon

Black shadow Maine Coon appears all black but exhibits a tabby pattern underneath that is barely visible.

Black ticked Maine Coon

The body coat of a Black ticked Maine Coon has individual hairs banded with black and another color.

Black ticked tabby Maine Coon

The legs and tail fur of a Black ticked tabby Maine Coon have distinctive striping but the body coat displays minimal markings.

Blue Black Maine Coon

The coat of a Blue Black Maine Coon is predominantly black with a tinge of gray.

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Pure Black Maine Coon

Pure Black Maine Coon cat is similar to solid Black Maine Coon. A purebred Black Maine Coon with a solid color will have black furs from roots to tips.

Black Maine Coon size, height, and weight

Maine Coons have large rectangular body frames making the Maine Coon Black size or Black Maine Coon cat size larger than most domesticated cats. Some Black Maine Coon cats size can reach a length of 40 inches into full maturity.

Black male Maine Coon is typically heavier and more muscular than the Black female Maine Coon. 

Gender	Height	Weight
Male	10 – 16 inches	15 – 25 pounds
Female	8 – 14 inches	10 – 15 pounds

Full grown Black Maine Coon cat

A Black female Maine Coon kitten and a Black Maine Coon male kitten typically slow down in their physical development at 9 months old.

It takes another 4 years for a Black full grown Black Maine Coon cat to reach his full-size height and weight.

Black female Maine Coon cat reach an average height of 8 to 14 inches while the male can grow up to 10 to 16 inches.

Large Black Maine Coon

Maine Coons are not generally subdivided into sizes. However, a large Black Maine Coon cat, whether it is a Black male Maine Coon cat or a Black Maine Coon female, will reach a size of notable length.

A Black large Maine Coon cat has significant muscle and bone mass making them stand out among other cats.

Big Black Maine Coon cat

A male or female Black Maine Coon cat is not guaranteed to reach an enormous size, but it is in their genetic makeup together with a slow growth rate that gives them the predisposition to become Black big Maine Coon or a big Black Maine Coon. 

Giant Black Maine Coon

A male or female Black Maine Coon can weigh as little as 4 ounces at birth but can grow into a giant Black Maine Coon cat with a weight that can reach 25 pounds.

Black Maine Coon cat personality and temperament

Black Maine Coon personality is best described as being laidback. They can be vocal with their trills and chirps but don’t meow excessively. 

Are Black Maine Coon cats good family cats?

Yes, Black Maine Coon cats are great with kids and other cat-friendly pets. They are very tolerant and exhibit no aggressive behavior whatsoever.

Are Maine Coon Black cats outdoor or indoor cats?

Maine Coon Black cats can be both indoor and outdoor cats since they are skilled rodent hunters.

However, due to safety concerns, Maine Coons are now primarily indoor cats. That’s because they are susceptible to theft due to their mild disposition and high market value.

Do Black Main Coon cats love water?

Because of their water-resistant coat, Maine Coons tend to be less fearful in dipping their paws into puddles or getting wet occasionally. They are still like any other cats that dread being bathed or submerged in water.

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Black.Maine Coon training

The Black Maine Coon is an intelligent and inquisitive creature that can be easily litter-trained and taught basic commands and even tricks as long as positive reinforcement techniques are employed. 

Black MainCoon cat exercise requirement

Black MainCoon cat prefers short bursts of activity in the morning and early evenings. Playing with laser pointer games or a short walk around the neighborhood are two great exercises you can try.

Main Coon Black grooming and cleaning

Aside from coat maintenance, dog grooming, and cleaning have many benefits including a great reduction in the amount of dander in your home.  

Brushing

To brush your Black Maine Coon’s coat, you need to invest in good quality grooming supplies such as the following:

• The first tool to use is a wide-tooth comb which helps untangle heavy mats or knots. 
• Once you’ve smoothed out the coat, get a slicker brush or a de-matting tool like FURminator to take care of the dander and loose fur. 
• Lastly, use a soft-bristled brush to further remove loose fur and to make the coat shinier and smoother. 

Bathing

Bathe your Black Maine Coon if she already begins to emit a nasty smell or if her coat got entangled with slimy or sticky particles. Invest in a good-quality cat shampoo that is made with mild detergents so as not to strip her skin from natural oil. 

Teeth Brushing

Dental care shouldn’t be taken for granted. A seemingly mild case of dental cavities or tartar formation can lead to gum disease. So, get a finger toothbrush to clean teeth and gums with enzymatic toothpaste. 

Nail Trimming

Using a nail trimmer for cats, gently cut off the tip to prevent you from cutting the quick. Use a nail grinder to smoothen out the sharp edges. 

Ear/Eye Cleaning

Eye and ear care are as important because they prevent infections. Use a moist cotton ball or gauze to remove the accumulated ear wax and eye boogers. 

Grooming Needs	Grooming Frequency
Brushing	4x weekly
Bathing	1x monthly or fewer
Teeth Brushing	3x weekly
Nail Trimming	2x monthly
Ear/Eye Cleaning	Check weekly

Maine Coon Black cat food and diet

Obligate omnivores like a Maine Coon Black cat have no dietary needs for fresh produce. Instead, feed them a high-protein diet. 

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Black MainCoon health issues

Purebred cats are more vulnerable to genetic-related diseases. Most responsible breeders conduct DNA testing to ensure the quality of the kittens and are free from the following: 

1. Polycystic Kidney Disease

An inherited condition that causes cysts to grow in the kidneys and eventually leads to kidney problems. 

2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

This issue causes the heart muscles to thicken, thereby, reducing blood circulation. 

3. Stomatitis

This is an oral inflammation that is characterized by the growth of multiple ulcers inside the oral cavity. 

4. Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A neurodegenerative issue that causes abnormal posture. 

Black Main Coon cat lifespan

Provided with the right care, you can expect your feline baby to live an average of 13 to 14 years. 

Black Maine Coon cat breeders

Finding the perfect Black Maine Coon breeder is the first step to owning a healthy kitten with a sound temperament. We listed below the qualities that you should look for in Black Maine Coon breeders. 

• Look for someone who is backed with long years of experience. No breeders will last long if they do not practice responsible cat breeding procedures. 
• A responsible breeder will show you proof of DNA tests and other veterinarian-certified health documents. 
• Responsible breeders allow would-be buyers to inspect their catteries or breeding facilities. 

Black Maine Coon cat price

If you want to know how much is a Black Maine Coon cat? The adult Black Maine Coon price could be around $700 to $800 from a breeder.

You can also explore the Black Maine Coon cost at animal shelters where you may find a lower Maine Coon Black price. Most likely, the Black Maine Coon cat cost in shelters is $500 or thereabouts. 

Black Maine Coon kitten price

Now that you’ve made up your mind to buy Black Maine Coon kitten, expect the kitty cost to begin at around $1,000. It can go as high as $2,500.

Next to that, there are other expenses as shown in the table below. 

Type of One-Time and Recurring Expenses	Average Cost
Food	$50 – $75
Food and Water Bowls	$5 – $10
Kitty Bed	$20 – $30
Carrier	$20 – $40
Collar and ID tag	$10 – $25
Grooming Tools	$25 – $45
Litter Box	$18 – $45
Litter	$10 – $25
Scratch Post and other toys	$20 – $50
Microchipping	$50 – $100
Spay/Neuter	$250 -$550
Veterinary Expenses	$200 – $500
Total	$678 – $1,495

Black Maine Coon cat for adoption

Next to breeders, the next option on where to buy a Black Maine Coon is to go to Black Maine Coon adoption centers. Black Maine Coon for adoption can be adopted at lower fees.

Want to consider these two (2) sites for available Black Maine Coon kitten for adoption? 

East Coast Maine Coon Rescue on Facebook is a place to inquire about available Black Maine Coon kittens for adoption. You can also check Maine Coon Cat Nation (maine-coon-cat-nation.com) for available Black Maine Coons. 

Black Maine Coon kitten

Owning a Black Main Coon kitten comes with responsibilities and one of those is to understand the growth milestones of a Maine Coon Black kitten.

In this section, we will discuss the developmental stages of kittens from 4 weeks old up to 6 months of age. 

A 4 week old Black Maine Coon kitten already has better vision and hearing, so a Black baby Maine Coon will be more active exploring its environment. With its improved senses, the kitten will be more reactive to the people around it but this is not yet the perfect time for weaning. 

A Black Maine Coon kittens at 5 weeks of age is the time when the teeth begin to erupt. This is also the age when the weaning process begins for a Maine Coon kitten Black. A Black kitten Maine Coon, in addition to its mother’s milk, may be given a slurry of protein-rich canned cat food. 

A 6-week-old Black Maine Coon cat kittens can be completely weaned. By this time, the vision and hearing senses of a Black Maine Coon kitten are fully-developed. Maine Coon kittens Black should have access to clean water all the time and be fed with high-quality wet/canned food 3 to 4 times per day. 

Come 7 weeks of age, the blue eye color of Black Maine Coon cat kittens will begin to change to their adult eye color. The color of Maine Coon Black kittens vary, some of the Black Main Coon kittens can have green eyes while some Black face Maine Coon kitten will have gold or copper eye color. 

At 12 weeks of age, you can already bring home your Black Maine Coon cat kitten. But before doing so, kitten-proof your home. Keep all toxic chemicals like insecticides and fungicides, chocolates, and plants like tulips and peace lilies away from your kitten’s reach. 

A 6 month old Black Maine Coon kitten will already get into her first heat cycle. So if you have no plans of breeding her, keep her away from her male cat companions to avoid unwanted pregnancies. 

Places to find Black Maine Coon kittens for sale

Still haven’t found Black Maine Coon kitten for sale?  To make it convenient for you, please check out the links below where you can search or ask for referrals for a Black Maine Coon kitten for sale near me. 

Black and Grey Maine Coon kittens for sale

Cooncats of Maine (cooncatsofmaine.com) is a great place to explore for available Black and Grey Maine Coons for sale. The prices of the kittens begin at $2,000. 

Black face Maine Coon kittens for sale

Dream Coon (dreamcoon.com/kitten) in Virginia could be a good start to looking for a Black face Maine Coon. The cattery is regularly inspected by Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service and the breeder is affiliated with TICA and WCF. 

Solid Black Maine Coon kittens for sale

For all Black Maine Coon kittens for sale, kindly check out the webpage of Mountain Peak Maine Coons (mountainpeakmainecoons.com). A 2-year health guarantee against genetic-related diseases is provided. 

Black Maine Coon kittens for sale Texas

For those of you based in Texas, try exploring the webpage of Maineflashes Maine Coons (mainecoonsfromgretta.com). All kittens for sale come with a health guarantee. 

Black Maine Coon kittens for sale Michigan

One of the places to go for Maine Coon Black kittens for sale in Kakeview, Michigan is Rocketmans Maine Coons of Michigan on Facebook. They’ve listed their contact information on their Facebook page.

Black Maine Coon kittens for sale Australia

If you’re in Australia, do explore the webpage of Vakker Maine Coons (vakkermainecoons.com.au) in Brisbane. The price of the kittens begins at $2,400. 

Black Maine Coon kittens for sale Oklahoma

Are you in Oklahoma and are still not sure where to buy Black Maine Coon kittens for sale near me? We suggest that you go to Bar O Maine Coons (baromainecoons.com/kittens). All their breeding cats are genetically tested negative for congenital diseases.  

Finding a healthy Black Maine Coon for sale

Are you still on a lookout for a Black Maine Coon cat for sale? 

Black Maine Coon cats for sale Colorado

Are you in Colorado? Check out Mountain Peak Maine Coons (mountainpeakmainecoons.com) for Black Maine Coon cats for sale near me. The prices of Black Maine Coons for sale are typically from $2,000 to $4,000. 

Maine Coon Black for sale Canada

If you’re in Canada or near Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and are looking for Black Maine Coon cat for sale near me, check out Masterweaver Maine Coon Cats (masterweaver.ca). The Maine Coon Black for sale tested negative for HCM and PKD. 

Black Giant Maine Coon Cat for sale UK

And for those folks in the UK, try Destiny UK Maine Coons (destinyukmainecoons.com) for Black Maine Coon for sale near me that have Russian and German lines. 

If you’re looking for Black Smoke Maine Coons or Black Maine Coon near me, feel free to visit the Facebook page of BlackSmoke Maine Coon Cattery.  

All Black Maine Coon for sale Australia

If you’re in Australia or live near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, feel free to check out SuperCoons Maine Coons (supercoonsmainecoons.com) for health-DNA tested kittens for sale. 

Black and grey Maine Coon for sale

You can explore Dark Paws Maine Coon Kittens (darkpawsmainecoonkittens.com). The prices of Maine Coon cat black for sale start at $700. 

Black Maine Coon mix

Did you just get your Maine Coon from an animal shelter and you are not sure whether you have a Black half Maine Coon cat or a purebred Maine Coon?

While a DNA test is the most accurate way to determine whether your feline baby is a half Maine Coon Black cat or not, there are some clues that reveal that your adopted black kitty is a Black half Maine Coon.

First is the size of your Black Maine Coon mix cat. A Maine Coon mix Black cat may be a bit smaller than a purebred Black Maine Coon, still, the size is relatively large, more so the body length of a Black main Coon mix.

Second is the fur of a Maine Coon and Black cat mix. A purebred Maine Coon has a thick and shaggy coat, so it’s not impossible for a Maine Coon mix Black to have the same coat texture. 

Does your Maine Coon mix cat Black have tufted ears? If yes, that is clearly an indication that your feline baby is a Black Maine Coon cross. 

Lastly, take a look at those toes. Do you notice some extras? Yes? then, surely, you adopted a Black Maine Coon mix kitten, and here are a few examples of them. 

Black Maine Coon Norwegian Forest Cat

Maine Coon Norwegian forest cat Black falls under the large breed category and also sports a long, thick coat. Same as the parents, this mixed breed is also most likely to have a water-resistant coat 

Black Maine Coon Bengal mix

Being products of two parents with opposing physical characteristics, the Black Maine Coon Bengal mix kittens can inherit either the long and bushy coat of the Maine Coon or the short hair of a Bengal parent.

The color patterns would more likely be stripe, a rosette, or a mix of these two, closely resembling a leopard print. 

Black Maine Coon Persian mix

The physical characteristics of Black Persian Maine Coon mix cats vary. Some of them may exhibit the flat face of the Persian parent while the others may look more like the squarish face of a Maine Coon. 

Black Maine Coon Siamese mix

The offspring of a Black Maine Coon and Siamese mix will probably have a medium or long coat that may be available in different colors. It’s also possible for some kitties to present some colorpoints of white, fawn, and even tabby points. 

Black Maine Coon Tabby mix

A Black Maine Coon Tabby Mix is a long-haired cat that has tabby patterns that can range from stripes, swirls, or blotched over a black coat. 

Black Ragdoll Maine Coon mix

Maine Coon Ragdoll mix Black cats are fondly called Ragcoons, they are large and very playful cats. Both parents are known for having thick and fluffy coats, so it is safe to predict that a Ragdoll Maine Coon mix Black will also have the same coat type. 

Black ManCoon cat: Pros and Cons

A Black ManCoon is a friendly breed but there are also a few minor drawbacks as shown below. 

Pros	Cons
Laid-back personality	Tend to suffer from separation anxiety
Enjoys playing with children and adults	Messy eater
Sweet	Sheds its coat all year round
Cuddly	Not hypoallergenic
Not aggressive	Needs frequent brushing
Trainable	Prone to obesity

Is the  Black Maine Coon right for me?

A Black Maine Coon is better suited for those family members living in the same home. This is a people-oriented breed that adores being with her human companions all the time. 

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Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Coon

https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2021/03/uc-researchers-find-novel-genetic-heart-variant-affects-maine-coon-cats.html