For more information on the Maine Coon Breed click here. back to top Are Maine Coons Hypoallergenic?
If you are severely allergic to cats we would not recommend adopting a Maine Coon kitten. Even though they don’t shed excessively they can cause a reaction. One of our family members is allergic to cats and we find that the Maine Coon breed bothers them less than short haired cats. Spayed/Neutered Maine Coon cats tend to have almost no shedding year round. back to top What Colours do Maine Coon cats come in? Maine Coon cats come in many colours and patterns. The most “Common Maine Coon Colors” and patterns are brown classic tabby, brown mackerel tabby, and brown patch tabby (females only). Here are some of the most common patterns: Tabby: A darker stripy pattern on a lighter background colour; most often brown, orange, blue, or cream. Nose and paw pad colours usually correspond to predominant coat colour, varying from pink to black. Tortoiseshell or Calico: A patchy pattern made up of three or more distinct colours (usually black, orange, and cream/white). Tortie is short for tortoises
