Blue Maine Coon: Complete Guide

A lot of us think of cats as little furballs that are cute. However, there are a few cat breeds out there that are anything but small. If you want a furry friend with a gentle personality but in a bigger package, then, a Blue Maine Coon cat may be the right feline friend for you. 

Maine Coons are known for their huge size and dense coats. Their physical traits can be intimidating but once you get to know the mellow and loving traits of Blue Maine Coons, you will have a change of heart.

Maine Coons come in different colors such as Red and Black Maine Coon. If you are keen on getting a Blue Maine Coon, you are in for a treat. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about this magnificent cat breed, from physical characteristics to proper care and down to where you can buy them. 

Blue Maine Coon Cat: Breed overview

Other names	Grey Maine Coon
Size	Large
Weight	10 – 25 pounds
Height	8 – 16 inches
Coat Colors	Grey, Black, White
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 – $2,000

Can Maine Coons be Blue?

Yes, Maine Coons can be Blue. The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) lists Blue as one of the official colors of the Maine Coon aside from Red, Cream, Black, and White.

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Are there Blue Maine Coon Cats?

Yes, there are Blue Maine Coon Cats. They come in varying shades of gray from light to dark slate. Plus, they also come in many patterns, such as Solid, Tabby, Tabby and White, Bi-color, Parti Color, Parti Color, and White, Shaded, and Smoked.

How rare are Blue Maine Coons?

The Blue Maine Coon is not rare and is one of the more popular color variations of the Maine Coon. 

Blue Main Coon history

The Maine Coon, including the color variant Blue Main Coon, is believed to be related to the Norwegian Forest Cats that were brought by the early European settlers in America.

Some lore mention that the Maine Coon might have been the result of the accidental crossing of cats with the raccoon, but there is no truth in this belief.

The Maine Coon developed naturally from the crossing of these European cats with the local feral population. Farmers in the northeastern United States prized the Maine Coon for their ability to control the rodent population and also for their hardiness in adapting to the harsh cold climate.

Their popularity and numbers dipped during the early 20^th century when new exotic breeds were introduced. It was only in 1976 that the CFA granted the breed championship status after years of revival undertaken by enthusiasts.

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Maine Coon Blue Cat genetics

The “blue” in the Blue Maine Coon Cat is due to the recessive dilution gene that causes the black color to be muted. This is the same gene that causes a red to become a cream.

Since the gene is recessive, the two parents should be carriers of the gene to produce the blue color.

If two (2) Black Maine Coon parents carry the gene, then there is a 25% chance that a Blue Maine Coon kitten would be produced, while two (2) Blue Maine Coon parents would have a 100% chance of having Blue Maine Coon kittens.

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Maine Coon Blue physical appearance

Maine Coons, in general, have long, rectangular, and muscular bodies with long and flowing tails. Despite their size, the overall appearance looks well-proportioned and balanced.

They have medium-sized heads with squarish muzzles and high cheekbones. The eyes are oval-shaped and slant obliquely toward the base of the ears. The ears have tufts at the tip that grow from the inner ears. 

Some Blue Maine Coons may exhibit polydactyly or an extra toe on their leg, which is normal and quite prevalent among Maine Coons.

Maine Coon Blue eyes

Maine Coons are generally born with blue eyes that eventually change into green, gold, or copper.

Maine Coon with Blue eyes is typically seen among Maine Coons with some white on their coat because the white masking gene is connected to having blue eyes and also deafness.

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So, a Blue Maine Coon would not necessarily have blue eyes when they mature.

Various Blue Maine Coon colors and patterns

The Blue Maine Coon comes in a wide range of patterns and shades. Some would have a uniform shade of gray while others would have varying degrees of gray across their body. 

The Blue Maine Coon can be categorized into different classes:

• Solid
• Tabby
• Tabby and White
• Bi-Color
• Shaded
• Smoked
• Parti Color

Blue point Maine Coon

Maine Coon Blue point exhibits a predominantly white coat with gray markings on the ears, paws, and tail.

Normally, a Maine Coon would not express colorpoint markings because this is not a part of their genetic makeup. This colorpoint characteristic was first seen in Germany in 1977.

Solid Blue Maine Coon

Blue solid Maine Coon has a uniform tone of gray throughout the body. The hair of a Maine Coon solid Blue is gray from root to tip without any shadings or markings. 

Maine Coon Blue solid displays blue-colored paw pads and leather nose, and would develop green or gold eye color as they mature.

Blue Tortoiseshell Maine Coon

The coat of a Blue Tortoiseshell Maine Coon is predominantly white with irregular patches of cream and blue.

Blue torbie Maine Coon

The coat of a Blue torbie Maine Coon has a tabby pattern with intermingling white, blue, and cream on the coat.

Blue smoke Maine Coon

A Maine Coon Blue smoke or a Maine Coon Cat Blue smoke presents with a blue-tipped coat that has white bands at the bottom. Smoky Blue Maine Coon typically has darker tips around the face, ears, feet, and tail.

A Blue smoke Maine Coon Cat or smoke Blue Maine Coon  looks like they have a grayish coat when at rest with the white undercoat only evident when they are moving.

The fur around the neck of a Maine Coon smoke Blue is typically light-colored. The tufts at the tip of a Blue smoke Main Coon is also white.

Blue smoke Maine Coons have grayish nose leather pads as well as paw pads. 

Blue smoke Maine Coon kittens are generally hard to find.

This is because a Maine Coon kitten Blue smoke or a Blue smoke Maine Coon kitten must inherit at least three (3) different genes, namely:

• A recessive non-agouti allele.
• A wideband allele.
• A dominant silver allele.

To make sure that you are buying a Maine Coon Blue smoke kitten, it is advised that you get it from a reputable breeder since some kittens may have the smoked pattern at first that eventually changes as they mature. 

Blue tabby Maine Coon

Blue tabby Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon Blue tabby has a pale bluish-ivory base color. The deep blue markings in a Maine Coon tabby Blue blend well with the ivory ground color.

Some Blue tabby white Maine Coon have white trim around the lip or chin. Maine Coon Blue tabby white has rose-colored nose leather and paw pads.

A variation of this color is the silver Blue tabby Maine Coon with a silver ground color with deep blue markings.

Blue tabby Maine Coon kitten are born with blue eyes that may develop into green, gold, or copper with some retaining the blue coloring.

Blue tabby Maine Coon kittens for sale are relatively easy to find and are not considered a rare color.

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Blue smoke tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Blue smoke tabby has an ivory base coat with with deep blue markings at the tip of their fur.

Blue smoke tortie Maine Coon

The Blue smoke tortie Maine Coon’s coat has a white base coat with patches of blue and cream. The darker-colored hairs are dark at the tip and white near the roots.

Blue smoke white Maine Coon

Maine Coon Blue smoke white and has dark-colored hair tips that are white at the roots.

Silver Blue Maine Coon Cat

Maine Coon Silver Blue or a Blue silver Maine Coon has a pale silver body coat. Some Blue silver Maine Coon cat would have white trim around the lip or chin.

Maine Coon Blue silver or silver Blue Maine Coon presents with an old rose nose leather and paw pads.

A variation of this color is the Blue silver shaded Maine Coon which has the top quarter of the hair having a gray color while the rest going down to the roots is pale or white.

The other variation is the chinchilla Blue silver Maine Coon which only has the very tip of the air having a gray color.

Silver Blue Maine Coon kittens are born with blue eyes that can be retained into adulthood or develop into green, gold, and copper.

Blue silver tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Blue silver tabby has a pale silver base color with deep blue markings. The tabby pattern can be mackerel, classic, or ticked.

A Blue silver classic tabby Maine Coon, also called the Maine Coon Blue silver blotched tabby, has wide, swirling tabby patterns along its sides, which is different from the Blue silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon that has thinner lines that run parallel down the sides.

A variation of this color is the Maine Coon Blue silver tabby white that presents with white markings on the chest, belly, and paws, including occasionally, around the face.

A Blue silver tabby Maine Coon kitten, as with all tabby cats, would have the distinctive ‘M’ pencil marking visible on the forehead when they are born and would retain it into adulthood.

Blue silver tortie Maine Coon

The base coat is blue with silver striping across the body. A variation is the Blue silver torbie Maine Coon which has tabby stripes as well as irregular patches of silver and blue.

Blue silver tortie tabby Maine Coon

Similar to the Blue silver torbie Maine Coon which has a combination of tabby and tortoiseshell markings.

Blue classic Maine Coon

The coat is of solid blue color from root to tips without any markings or shading.

Blue classic tabby Maine Coon

The coat has the classic tabby pattern of bold, swirling bands that run along the sides that sometimes forms a bullseye.

Blue mackerel Maine Coon

The tabby pattern is composed of thin stripes that run parallel along their sides.

Blue mackerel tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon Blue mackerel tabby is similar to the Blue mackerel Maine Coon with a thin striping pattern.

Blue ticked tabby Maine Coon

Blue ticked Maine Coon has no visible striping on the body coat with the tabby pattern only visible around the face and legs.

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White Blue Maine Coon

Blue and white Maine Coon or a Maine Coon Blue and white is part of the Bi-color color class. A white Blue white Maine Coon presents with irregular patches of white and blue on the coat. 

A Blue and white Maine Coon Cat would either have white or no white markings around the face, but all Blue white Maine Coon would have white markings on the chest, tummy, and paws.

The Blue and white Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes that can develop into gold, green, or copper with some Maine Coon Blue white retaining the blue eye color due to the presence of the white masking gene.

Maine Coon Blue tortie

Blue tortie Maine Coon has a combination of blue and creamy gold on the coat. There are several variations of this color including the Maine Coon Blue tortie white and the Maine Coon Blue tortie smoke. 

The Blue tortie white Maine Coon has additional patches of white on the body, particularly on the belly and sometimes on the chest and legs.

The Blue tortie smoke Maine Coon, on the other hand, has a white undercoat that is only visible when the coat is parted.

Another variation is the Maine Coon Blue tortie tabby which combines both the tortie and tabby patterns.

A Blue tortie tabby Maine Coon has a tortoiseshell pattern of blue and cream patches on the body together with tabby striping on the legs and around the face.

Blue tortie Maine Coon kitten can either develop green, gold, or copper eye color upon maturity, with others retaining a blue color if they have white patterns on the coat.

Blue Russian Maine Coon

The Blue Russian Maine Coon mix is a European Maine Coon variety that differs slightly from an American Maine Coon.

They have almond-shaped eyes instead of the oval-shaped eyes that are common among the American Maine Coons.

They also have taller ears with more tuft at the tip.

Grey Blue Maine Coon

Blue grey Maine Coon presents a dark gray coat that is blended with a light gray shade. Blue gray Maine Coon has blue leather noses and paw pads.

Blue grey Maine Coon kitten can develop green, gold, or copper-colored eyes.

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Blue black Maine Coon

A Blue black Maine Coon’s coat has a black base color with patches of blue on the body coat.

Blue chinchilla Maine Coon

The very tip of the hair is grayish while the rest is light-colored.

Blue cream Maine Coon

Maine Coon Blue cream has a blue base color with irregular patches of cream on the body coat.

Blue cream tortie Maine Coon

The coat of a Blue cream tortie Maine Coon has a combination of irregular patches of blue and cream throughout the body.

Blue shaded Maine Coon

The top quarter of the hair is grayish with the rest down to the roots white.

Blue blotched tabby Maine Coon

The coat of a Blue blotched tabby Maine Coon has thick or bold, swirling patterns of gray stripes along the sides of the body.

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Blue Maine Coon size, height, and weight

Blue Maine Coon is large, which is typical of Maine Coons with the males being more muscular and heavier than the females.

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

Full grown Blue Maine Coon Cat

A full grown Blue Maine Coon will reach his full size and weight between 4 to 5 years old.

Blue Maine Coon personality and temperament

You will be pleased to know that the Blue Maine Coon is a gentle, well-tempered breed that shows great affection to its family.

They are quite dog-like in personality that love to follow their humans around without being too clingy.

Are Blue Maine Coon Cats good family cats?

Yes, Blue Maine Coon Cats are great as family pets since they are not aggressive at all and show tolerance towards kids and other pets.

Are Blue Maine Coons outdoor or indoor cats?

Nowadays, they are mostly kept as indoor cats to lessen the risk of being stolen due to their high value. But, of course, they can be taken outside from time to time since they enjoy the outdoors as much as any other cat that likes to explore its surroundings.

Do Blue Maine Coons love water?

Blue Maine Coons are not fearful of water due to their water-resistant coats. But, they can still be uncomfortable when submerged in it just like most cats.

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Blue Main Coon training

Blue Main Coons are easy to train because of their intelligence and curiosity. You can litter train them as soon as you bring them home. They can also be taught basic commands and tricks as long as positive reinforcement techniques are used.

Maine Coon Cat Blue exercise requirement

Maine Coon Cat Blue needs only around 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise that can be split into 2 to 3 sessions. They are mostly active during the morning and early evening and spend the rest of the day lounging or relaxing.

Maine Coon Blue Cat grooming and cleaning

Grooming a long-haired cat like a Maine Coon Blue cat should not be taken for granted. Their fur is very prone to form into mats or knots that can only be avoided through frequent brushing and occasional baths. 

Brushing

Several grooming tools can help you maintain the long and silky coat of your cat. 

• Begin by using a wide-tooth comb to smooth out the tangles. If your cat’s coat is severely matted, you can use a fine-tooth comb to loosen them out. 
• Next is to use a slicker brush or a de-shedding comb to get rid of unwanted dead hair and skin dander. 
• Lastly, use a bristle brush to evenly distribute the natural oil and to make the coat smooth and glossy. 

Bathing

Cats are clean animals. They lick their coats frequently to remove dirt and debris by using their tongue. This is why bathing your Maine Coon Blue cat can be done once a month or even less. 

• Brush her coat thoroughly before bathing her.
• Place traction at the bottom of the tub to prevent your fur baby from slipping.
• Use only lukewarm water and a cat-friendly shampoo with conditioner.
• Gently pour water over her and then lather up the shampoo. 
• Rinse the coat thoroughly, making sure there are no more traces of shampoo. 
• Dry her coat very well. 

Teeth Brushing

Simple tooth decay can cause gum and teeth infection. Brushing your cat’s teeth with an enzymatic cat toothpaste will keep her oral health in good condition. 

Nail Trimming

Overgrown nails tend to curl up into the paw pads which can lead to skin infections. Using a cat nail trimmer, carefully cut the tip of your cat’s nails. In case her nails bleed, apply styptic powder to control the bleeding. 

Ear/Eye Cleaning

Inspect your fur baby’s ears every week. The wax buildup may result in ear infections and a foul smell. Using a moistened cotton ball, wipe off excess wax on the outer part of the ear. Then wipe them off again with a dry cotton ball to keep the ears dry.

For her eyes, clear away eye boogers with a moist cotton ball or gauze pad. 

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

Blue Maine Coon Cat food and diet

A high protein diet is best for an obligate carnivore such as a Blue Maine Coon. Cats in general have no dietary requirements for vegetables and grains. 

The amount of food to be given depends on the age of your Blue Maine Coon.

Kittens can be fed with ¼ cup of wet food, three times a day.

For adults, the general recommendation is ½ cup of a mixture and wet and dry food three times a day. 

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Blue Maine Coon Cat health issues

A Blue Maine Coon is susceptible to inheriting some of the specific diseases that are commonly diagnosed in her parents. An accurate and affordable at-home cat DNA test kit can detect the gene-related diseases that her parents passed on to her such as these six (6):

1. Polycystic Kidney Disease

This disease is caused by an abnormal gene that causes tiny cysts in the kidneys to grow and multiply in number. 

2. Spinal Muscular Atrophy

This is a genetic disorder that is commonly diagnosed among Maine Coon cats. It is characterized by the loss of spinal cord nerves which are responsible for muscle control in the limbs. 

3. Stomatitis

A painful condition that results in severe mouth inflammation. The exact cause of the disease is unknown but it is believed to be due to an abnormality in the immune system. 

4. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

A cardiovascular disease that causes the thickening of the left ventricle, it results in rapid heartbeat, increased oxygen usage, and the formation of blood clots. 

5. Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Aside from gene mutations, this eye disease can also be caused by a lack of taurine in a cat’s diet. The initial symptom is night blindness and later on, it will lead to total blindness.

6. Feline Leukemia Virus

The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) compromises the cat’s immunity, causing her to be more susceptible to infections. 

Some of the symptoms are decreased appetite and a wound that does not heal. 

Blue Maine Coon lifespan

The average life expectancy of a Blue Maine Coon is 13 to 14 years. 

Blue Maine Coon breeders

You can find numerous Blue Maine Coon breeders online. They have websites where you can learn a lot of valuable information about them such as their affiliations with cat organizations and reviews of previous buyers. 

Of course, not all Blue Maine Coon breeders can be trusted. To know if you are in the right direction, here are some factors to look for in reputable and ethical Blue Maine Coon breeders:

• Reputable breeders screen the profiles of their buyers. This is because they want to make sure that their kittens will go home to loving families.
• Reputable breeders will not give the kittens to their new owners until they are 12 weeks of age.
• DNA tests are done by reputable breeders to ensure the quality of their kittens. 

How much is a Blue Maine Coon? 

Blue Maine Coons are quite costly to buy but you can also find them in adoption centers for a relatively low fee. It’s possible to buy a Blue Maine Coon in an adoption center at an average cost of $500 or less, depending on how old the cat is. 

In the next section, you’ll have an idea about the cost of buying a kitten versus buying an adult Blue Maine Coon from reputable breeders. 

Blue Maine Coon Cat price

If you have no idea as to how much is a Blue Maine Coon adult, the probable adult Blue Maine Coon cost is around $600 or thereabouts. 

We cannot give you an exact Blue Maine Coon Cat cost because of different variables that can affect the Blue Maine Coon price. 

Below is a table of the one time and recurring expenses of owning a Blue Maine Coon cat.

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

Blue Maine Coon kitten price

You can expect to shell out an average of $1,000 to $2,000 for Blue Maine Coon kittens. 

Blue Maine Coon kitten

A Blue Main Coon kitten can be brought home at 12 weeks of age. To prepare for the arrival of your Blue point Maine Coon kitten, look around your house if there are things that can hurt your fur baby. 

The curiosity of Blue Maine Coon kittens may potentially get them into trouble. Maine Coon kittens Blue may find electrical wires exciting to play with, so cover these things, lest, they’d be at risk for electrocution.

Aside from food and cat treats, you have to choose the right dimensions of the litter box. Ideally, the size of the litter box for your Blue Main Coon kitten should be the largest that you can find in the market. 

Places to find Blue Maine Coon kittens for sale

The best place to find healthy Blue Maine Coon kittens is from reputable breeders and not from pet shops.

Here are some of ethical breeders you can look into:

Blue Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale

Check out Blue Blood Maine Coons (bluebloodmainecoon.com) located in Chesapeake, Virginia. 

Solid Blue Maine Coon kittens for sale

You can also visit the website of Marwood Maine Coons (marwoodmainecoons.com) for available Solid Blue Maine Coons. Their expertise is in breeding premiere blue-eyed Maine Coons and they are located in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada.

Blue Tortie Maine Coon kittens for sale

Blue County Maine Coons (bluecountycoons.com/shop) is a good place to inquire about Blue Tortie Maine Coon and Blue smoke Maine Coon kitten for sale.

Blue Maine Coon kittens for sale UK

If you’re in the UK or live near Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, and you’re on the lookout for Blue Maine Coon kittens for sale near me, check out CoonJangles Maine Coon (coonjanglesmainecoon.uk).

Blue Smoke Maine Coon kitten for sale Colorado

If you’re in Colorado, you may find Blue smoke Maine Coon kittens for sale at Mountain Peak Maine Coons (mountainpeakmainecoons.com).

Finding a healthy Blue Maine Coon Cat for sale

For adult Blue Maine Coon for sale, we will share with you two (2) websites of responsible breeders who, hopefully, have available adults or retirees for sale. 

Maine Coon Connection (mainecoonconnection.com/Maine-Coon-Cats-For-Sale-Retired.html) has a list of adult Maine Coons for sale. 

An adult Blue smoke Maine Coon for sale could be available at Coon’s Ransom Maine Coon Cattery (coonsransom.com) in Washington State. 

Blue Maine Coon Cat: Pros and Cons

Owning a Blue Maine Coon cat comes with some pros and cons as shown in the table below. 

Pros	Cons
Very affectionate and cuddly	Not hypoallergenic
Good playmate for children	Sheds moderately
Can live in harmony with other pets	Can be a talker
No aggressive tendencies	Suffers from separation anxiety
Patient	Higher food expenses
Very trainable	Coat can get matted if not brushed frequently

Is the Blue Maine Coon right for me?

A Blue Maine Coon is a kind-hearted cat that adores its human family. She is gentle, docile, and playful. You just have to deal with her long coat by brushing it as often as you can, but other than that, a Blue Maine Coon is a great pet to live with. 

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Resources:

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

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5971105/