Silver Maine Coon: Complete Guide

If you’re an avid fan of Harry Potter, you may remember Mrs. Norris, the famous Maine Coon owned by Argus Filch. Mrs. Norris is described as having a long brown and grey coat. But did you know that Maine Coons are available in an array of colors such as the rare Silver Maine Coon? 

Aside from being the biggest cat breed in the world, Maine Coons are also described as having a dog-like personality. So, it is no wonder why many families enjoy having this breed. 

Regardless of whether you plan on getting a Grey Maine Coon, a White Maine Coon, or any color or pattern, you can expect this breed to be a family-oriented cat. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the Silver Maine Coon, including their temperament, health issues, dietary needs, and more! We’ll also include the best places to find a Silver Maine Coon. 

Silver Maine Coon: Breed overview

Other names	Silver Coon
Size	Large
Weight	10 – 25 pounds
Height	8 – 16 inches
Coat Colors	Silver, 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	$1,200 – $2,000

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Can Maine Coon cats be Silver?

Yes, Maine Coon cats can be silver. They have a silver undercoat that is often described as “smoke.”

Are there Silver Maine Coon cats?

Yes, there are Silver Maine Coon cats and the coat patterns can be tabby, shaded, or silver smoked.

What is a Silver Maine Coon?

A Silver Maine Coon is one of the color variants of the Maine Coon which has a silver base coat.

Are Silver Maine Coons rare?

Yes, Silver Maine Coons are one of the rarest color variations of the Maine Coon.

Maine Coon cat Silver history

Maine Coons are believed to be related to the large Norwegian Forest Cats that were brought by the early European settlers in New England.

These cats naturally bred with the local cat population and eventually evolved with a thick, shaggy coats that can withstand the harsh winter conditions.

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Silver Maine Coon cat genetics

A Silver Maine Coon carries the inhibitor gene “I” that suppresses the production of pigments. 

Maine Coon Silver physical appearance

Maine Coon Silver has a large, rectangular body frame with a well-proportioned muscular physique. They have well-tufted pointed ears and oval-shaped eyes that slant obliquely towards the base of the ears.

Their coat is thick and shaggy with a long, bushy tail.

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Various Silver Maine Coon colors and patterns

Main Coon Silver can come in tabby, shaded or smoke patterns. The tabby pattern can be further subdivided into classic, mackerel, ticked, and patched.

1. Silver classic Maine Coon

The tabby pattern comprises wide whorling bands of black on a silver undercoat of a Silver classic Maine Coon. 

2. Silver mackerel Maine Coon

The tabby pattern of a Silver mackerel Maine Coon comprises thin, evenly spaced stripes of black on a silver undercoat.

3. Silver patch Maine Coon

Silver patched tabby Maine Coon has a tabby pattern of thin stripes with patches of red on the coat.

4. Silver ticked Maine Coon

Silver ticked tabby Maine Coon has no visible tabby pattern on the body but instead only on the legs and face. Individual hairs on the body coat have distinct banding that gives it a salt-and-pepper appearance.

5. Silver Spotted Maine Coon

A Silver Spotted Maine Coon has a rounded or oval-shaped spotted tabby pattern that looks like broken mackerel stripes. 

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Silver tabby Maine Coon

A Maine Coon Silver tabby or a Silver tabby cat Maine Coon has a pale silver base color. The tabby markings on a Maine Coon cat Silver tabby or Maine Coon tabby Silver are dense black. 

The tabby patterns on a Silver tabby Main Coon can be wide and broad or the striping could be thin that resemble a tiger’s stripes.

The tabby pattern on Silver tabby Maine Coon cats can also be ticked with no visible striping on the body coat except for the legs and face.

Silver tabby Maine Coon cat or tabby Silver Maine Coon has a brick red nose leather.

The paw pads are black on a Silver Maine Coon tabby or a Maine Coon Silver tabby cat.

A Maine Coon kitten Silver tabby or Silver tabby Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes just like all Maine Coons. The eye color would eventually develop into green, gold, or gold green in Silver tabby Maine Coon kittens or a Maine Coon Silver tabby kitten.

Silver classic tabby Maine Coon

A Silver classic tabby Maine Coon cat or a classic Silver tabby Maine Coon presents with wide swirling patterns or thick curving black bands down the side of the body that forms a bullseye shape in the middle. 

Silver classic tabby Maine Coon kitten has the distinctive ‘M’ pattern on the forehead.

Silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon

A Silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon presents evenly spaced thin stripes on the side of the body resembling those of a tiger coat pattern.

Maine Coon Silver tabby blotched

A Maine Coon Silver tabby blotched is similar to the Silver classic tabby Maine Coon with wide swirling patches of black bands across the body.

Silver cream Maine Coon

A Maine Coon cream Silver presents with an off-white base color with cream markings. The undercoat of a Cream Silver Maine Coon is white.

A cream Silver Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes that can develop into green, gold, or green gold with some retaining the blue color.

Cream Silver tabby Maine Coon

A Creme Silver tabby Maine Coon has an off-white base color with cream tabby markings.

Silver white Maine Coon

A Maine Coon Silver white or a white Silver Maine Coon has a pale silver base coat. White patches are visible on the chest, tummy, and legs of a Maine Coon white Silver or a Silver and white Maine Coon.

Silver and white Maine Coon cat presents with brick red nose leather and black paw pads.

Silver tabby and white Maine Coon

A Maine Coon Silver tabby white has a pale silver base coat with black tabby markings and white patches on the chest, tummy, and legs.

Red Silver Maine Coon

A Maine Coon red Silver or red Silver Maine Coon cat presents with a pale silver base coat with a tinge of red or patches of red on the coat.

Maine Coon Silver red can have a tabby pattern such as the red Silver tabby Maine Coon or the hair ends could have a red tinge with a pale silver undercoat as in a Maine Coon red Silver shaded.

Red Silver shaded Maine Coon presents with hair strands with the third of the upper visible portion in red and the remaining bottom in off-white or pale silver.

Silver red Maine Coon has a pinkish nose leather and paw pads. Red Silver Maine Coon kitten would develop either a green, gold, gold green or blue eye color.

Maine Coon red Silver tabby

Maine Coon red Silver tabby presents with a pale silver base coat with red tabby markings.

Red Silver classic tabby Maine Coon

The tabby markings on a Red Silver classic tabby Maine Coon are wide that form a bullseye shape in the middle.

Red Silver tabby white Maine Coon

The coat of a Red Silver tabby white Maine Coon has a pale silver base coat with red tabby markings. There would be white patches on the chest, tummy, and legs.

Silver blue Maine Coon cat

Silver blue Maine Coon or blue Silver Maine Coon is part of the Shaded or Smoke Color Class with dark-tipped hairs and pale roots. Blue Silver Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon blue Silver presents with a white undercoat and hairs that are tipped in silver or blue.

An example of this is the Chinchilla blue Silver Maine Coon with a white undercoat and silver-tipped hairs that cover about a third of the strand.

Blue Silver shaded Maine Coon has a longer coverage of silver-tipped hairs making them appear darker than the chinchilla blue silver. Maine Coon Silver blue has rose-colored paw pads and nose leather.

Silver blue Maine Coon kittens are born with blue eyes that eventually develop into green, gold, or gold green. Silver Maine Coon blue eyes are also possible due to the presence of the white spotting gene.

Blue Silver tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon blue Silver tabby or Silver blue tabby Maine Coon presents with pale silver base color and deep blue tabby markings.

Blue Silver tabby Maine Coon kitten has a light pink red nose leather and paw pads.

Maine Coon blue Silver tabby white

Maine Coon blue Silver tabby white has a pale silver base color with deep blue markings. They also have white markings on the chest, legs, and tummy.

Blue Silver classic tabby Maine Coon

The coat of a Blue Silver classic tabby Maine Coon has wide swirling deep blue markings that run across the side of the body.

Blue Silver Mackerel Tabby Maine Coon

Blue Silver Mackerel Tabby Maine Coon presents with evenly thin stripes of dark blue markings on a pale silver base coat.

Blue Silver Tortie Maine Coon

Blue Silver Tortie Maine Coon has a dark silver base coat with patches of red.

Blue Silver Tortie tabby Maine Coon

Blue Silver Tortie tabby Maine Coon has a pale silver base coat with deep blue markings and patches of red.

Blue Silver Torbie Maine Coon

Blue Silver Tortie tabby Maine Coon has a pale silver base coat with deep blue markings and patches of red.

Maine Coon blue Silver blotched tabby

Maine Coon blue Silver blotched tabby is similar to the Blue Silver classic tabby Maine Coon with wide swirling bands of blue that run along the side of the body.

Black Silver Maine Coon

Black and Silver Maine Coon or a black and Silver Maine Coon cat presents with a black base color with patches of blue on the coat.

Black Silver Maine Coon cat or Maine Coon black Silver can either have tabby markings or a shaded or smoke fur.

Black Silver Main Coon or Maine Coon Silver black with a tabby pattern has a black base coat with silver striped markings. The tabby markings can be classic, mackerel, or ticked on a tabby Silver and black Maine Coon.

Maine Coon black and Silver or Silver black Maine Coon can also belong to the shaded and smoke color class such as the black Silver shaded Maine Coon or black Silver smoke Maine Coon. Maine Coon black Silver shaded has a quarter of its hair tips in deep blue, while the black Silver smoke has half of the tips in deep blue.

Black Silver Maine Coon kitten is born with blue eyes that develop into green, gold, or gold green. Maine Coon kitten black Silver can have pinkish nose leather and black paw pads.

Maine Coon black Silver mackerel

Maine Coon black Silver mackerel has thin black stripe markings that run along the side of the body.

Black Silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon

The black Silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon is similar to the Maine Coon black Silver mackerel with thin black stripe markings.

Black Silver ticked Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver ticked has no visible tabby markings on the body. Tabby markings are only found on the face and legs.

Black Silver tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver tabby or Maine Coon Silver black tabby presents with a silver base color with black tabby markings. Silver black tabby Maine Coon or black and Silver tabby Maine Coon can have classic, mackerel, or ticked tabby patterns.

Black Silver tabby Maine Coon kitten can develop green, gold, or green gold eye color. Maine Coon kitten black Silver tabby can also have pinkish nose leather and black paw pads.

Black Silver classic tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver classic tabby has thick curving black bands that form the shape of a bullseye.

Black Silver ticked tabby Maine Coon

Black Silver ticked tabby Maine Coon has no visible tabby pattern on the body but the individual hairs are striped that have a salt-and-pepper quality.

Black Silver blotched tabby Maine Coon

Black Silver blotched tabby Maine Coon is similar to the Black Silver classic tabby Maine Coon with wide swirling black patches on the body.

Black Silver tabby white Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver tabby white has a blue base color with black tabby patterns. There would be white patches on the chest, legs, and tummy.

Maine Coon kitten black Silver tabby white may develop green, blue, gold, or green gold eye color.

Maine Coon black tortie Silver blotched tabby

Maine Coon black tortie Silver blotched tabby has wide swirling bands of black on the coat with some red patches.

Black Silver torbie Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver torbie presents with a silver base color with black striping and some red patches.

Black Silver tortie Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver tortie has irregular patches of black, silver, and red on the coat.

Black Silver tortie tabby Maine Coon

Maine Coon black Silver tortie tabby presents with a tabby pattern of black and silver with some patches of red.

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Silver shaded Maine Coon

Shaded Silver Maine Coon or Maine Coon shaded Silver presents with a white undercoat and black-tipped hairs on the sides, face, and tail. Maine Coon Silver shaded have black eye rims, black-edged brick red nose, and black paw pads.

Silver smoke Maine Coon

Maine Coon Silver smoke or Maine Coon smoke Silver presents with silver-tipped hairs and a white undercoat.

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Silver and gold Maine Coon

Silver gold Maine Coon or a gold and Silver Maine Coon presents with a silver base color with light yellow patches. Silver and gold Maine Coon cat can develop green, gold, or gold green eye color.

Silver torbie Maine Coon

Maine Coon Silver torbie has a white undercoat with a silver tabby pattern and some red patches.

Silver tortie Maine Coon

Maine Coon Silver tortie has irregular patches of silver and red on the coat.

Silver tortie tabby Maine Coon

Silver tortie tabby Maine Coon is similar to the Silver Torbie Maine Coon with a white undercoat and silver tabby patterns with some red patches.

Silver grey Maine Coon

Grey Silver Maine Coon kittens present with a combination of silver and blue on the coat.

Pale Silver Maine Coon

The coat of a Pale Silver Maine Coon has a pale gray color.

Silver marble Maine Coon

Coat has a black base color with silver patterns.

Silver Main Coon size, height, and weight

A big Silver Maine Coon may grow to an average length of 40 inches for both the Silver Maine Coon female and the male Silver Maine Coon.

Below is a table that shows the average Silver Maine Coon size. 

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

Silver Maine Coon cats personality and temperament

A Silver Maine Coon has a dog-like personality that loves nothing but the companionship of his owners. The breed is affectionate and does not demonstrate any aggressive behaviors. 

Are Silver Maine Coons good family cats?

Yes, Silver Maine Coons enjoy the company of playful children. They have a calm and patient  disposition making them great pets for family members of all ages. 

Are Silver Maine Coon cats outdoor or indoor cats?

A Silver Maine Coon can be an outdoor or an indoor cat. But most owners would rather keep them indoors to prevent their gentle giant feline friends from getting catnapped. 

Do Silver Maine Coons love water?

Silver Maine Coons are known to enjoy playing in shallow water. However, similar to other breeds, they are not fond of being submerged in tub-filled water or placed under the shower for bathing. 

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Silver Maine Coone training

A Silver Maine Coon is a smart cat that can be taught basic commands and how to walk on a leash. 

Silver point Maine Coon exercise requirement

An average of 20 to 30 minutes of physical play like chasing a laser pointer is a good form of exercise for a Silver Maine Coon. 

Silver Maine Coon cat grooming and cleaning

Maintaining the beautiful appearance of a Silver Maine Coon may seem daunting. ​But, there are grooming tools that will make your task less of a chore. 

Brushing

These 3 grooming supplies will help keep the thick coat tangle-free and shiny:

• A wide-tooth comb or a mat splitter to loosen up the heavy tangles.
• A de-shedding tool to manage the undercoat and to take care of loose hair.
• A bristle brush or a grooming glove to distribute the natural oil and to keep the coat sleek and shiny.

Bathing

To remove odor and debris that are stuck on the coat of a Silver Maine Coon, a feline-friendly shampoo will do the job. In between baths, you may use waterless cat shampoo to clean and moisturize the skin and coat. 

Teeth Brushing

For the dental health of your Silver Maine Coon, these products are known to give amazing results:

• A mini-sized soft bristle toothbrush or a finger toothbrush 
• Enzymatic toothpaste to clean the gums and teeth 
• Dental water additives to freshen breath and fight off tartar and plaque 

Nail Trimming

To maintain the right length of your cat’s nails, make it a habit to trim the nails every other week using a cat nail trimmer. Then soften the edges by using a nail grinder. 

Ear/Eye Cleaning

Ear and eye infections can be avoided by regular cleaning. If you don’t have an access to eye/ear cleaning drops, a moist cotton ball can wipe away earwax and eye boogers. 

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

Maine Coon cat Silver food and diet

A high-protein diet consisting of animal meat is the best type of food for Silver Maine Coons. You can combine canned and kibble food to increase his hydration levels. 

Silver Maine Coon health issues

A healthy breed such as a Silver Maine Coon can still produce offspring with genetic diseases such as these four (4): 

1. Spinal Muscular Atrophy

This is a genetic neurodegenerative disease brought about by the loss of nerve functions in the spinal cord. 

2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

A congenital cardiovascular problem that causes the left ventricle of the heart to thicken. This results in poor blood and oxygen circulation. 

3. Polycystic Kidney Disease

Kittens are born with small cysts that grow bigger and multiply as they age. In time, PKD can lead to renal failure. 

4. Hip Dysplasia

The hip joint of cats is composed of a ball and a socket that should grow uniformly. For cats with hip dysplasia, the 2 components of the hip joint do not grow in unison, thereby, causing a stiff gait and lameness.  

Silver Maine Coon lifespan

A well-cared-for Silver Maine Coon will have an average life expectancy of 13 to 14 years. 

Silver Maine Coon breeders

As a potential buyer of a Silver Maine Coon, one of the critical things to request from a breeder is the DNA test results of the parents. The DNA test is your only guarantee that the kitten you wish to buy is free from life-threatening genetic diseases like HCM. 

Here are two (2) breeders who produce high-quality Maine Coon kittens:

One of our recommendations for Silver Maine Coon breeders UK is Edenmaine (edenmaine.co.uk). All the available kittens for sale are registered at The Governing Council of Cat Fancy and can be brought home at 13 weeks of age. 

For Silver Maine Coon breeder Canada, feel free to visit Wildwater Maine Coons (wildwatermainecoons.com). All the breeding cats used by the breeder are negative for HCM, PKD, SMA, and PK Def. 

Additionally, all the kittens are registered with the Canadian Cat Association (CCA) and the The International Cat Association (TICA). They are DNA health tested and are bred from both champion and grand champion bloodlines.

Silver Maine Coon price

Now that you’ve decided to buy Silver Maine Coon, your next question is how much a Silver Maine Coon cat price is?

The Silver shaded Maine Coon price may start at $1,200 and can go up to about $2,000.

Silver Maine Coon kittens

Here are some of the issues you need to know prior to taking home your Maine Coon Silver kitten:

• A Silver Maine Coon kitten will sleep for an average of 20 hours a day. So, place his kitty bed in a low-foot traffic area in your home.
• A Maine Coon kitten Silver will be interested in exploring his new home. So, kitten-proof your home by keeping toxic materials away from him or her. 

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Places to find Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale

The first step in finding a Silver Maine Coon is by looking at the websites of responsible breeders. The websites contain vital information, including customer reviews, health tests, and visitation hours. 

Next, you can also get a wealth of information by visiting the Facebook pages of breeders.

For example, you may want to explore the Facebook page of High Silver Maine Coons for available High Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale. 

Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale California

If you’re in California and are on the lookout for Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale near me, check out MousseeCoons Maine Coon Cattery (mousseecoons.business.site) in Castro Valley, CA. They are one of the best places to explore. 

Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale in Ohio

If you’re looking for Blue Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale, feel free to visit the Facebook page of Caylee’s Coons. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the cattery is registered with TICA and the breeding cats are tested negative for congenital diseases. 

Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale in PA

If you’re in Pennsylvania or live near Central Pennsylvania, you can find rare Silver Maine Coon by going to the Facebook page of Flint Ridge Maine Coons. They raise their Maine Coon kittens in a family setting so that they are well-socialized.

Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale Indiana

Silver tabby Maine Coon kittens for sale may be available at King Coons Indiana (kingcoonsindiana.com). They are located in Rockville, Indiana. The breeder specializes in producing high-quality European Maine Coons. All of their cats and kittens are registered with TICA.  

Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale in Michigan

Give Majestic Maine Coons & Naked Ones (101sphynx.com) a call and ask them if they have Silver Maine Coons for sale. All kittens come with TICA registration papers, insurance, and health guarantees. 

Silver Maine Coon kittens for sale UK

Kleooket Maine Coon Cattery (kleooket.co.uk) is a TICA- and GCCF-registered cattery located in the north English county of Yorkshire in the small town of Goole. Feel free to contact them and ask if they have genetically-tested kittens for sale.  

Finding a healthy Silver Maine Coon for sale

Do you prefer adult Maine Coon cats? Are you looking for adult Silver Maine Coon cat for sale?

If so, you’re in luck! Below, we’ve included a list of ethical breeders that may have adult Silver Maine Coons for sale. Best of all, the adult Silver Maine Coons are in their pink of health. 

Silver Maine Coon cats for sale USA

Check out Big River Coons (bigrivercoon.com) in Washougal, Washington. They could have the adult Maine Coons you’re looking for. 

Silver shaded Maine Coon for sale Australia

Visit the webpage of FullofCharm Maine Coon Manor (mainecoonmanor.com.au) for possible adult Maine Coons for sale. The cats for sale are registered with The Australian Independent Council. 

Silver tabby Maine Coon for sale UK

For adult Silver Maine Coons for sale in the UK, please inquire at Sapphirecoons MC Cattery (sapphirecoonscattery.com) for retired breeding cats for sale. This small cattery is located in Bournemouth, UK.

Silver Maine Coon: Pros and Cons

No one can question the adorable personality of a Silver Maine Coon. But, the breed also comes with some minor drawbacks as shown in the table below. 

Pros	Cons
Friendly nature	Expensive to buy
Smart and trainable	Can be chatty
Does not show aggressive behaviors	Not hypoallergenic
Loves mingling with other animals	Sheds the coat year-round
Shows great patience with children	Eats a lot
Affectionate	Frequent brushing is necessary

Is the Silver Maine Coon right for me?

A Silver Maine Coon has no problem living harmoniously with people and other animals. But, a great candidate to own this breed is someone who loves to spend time with their Maine Coon and are devoted to brushing its long and dense coat regularly.

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Resources:

https://cfa.org/maine-coon-cat/

https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/maine-coon