The requirement to show at least one time within your own region was removed, and the minimum point threshold for an RW was reduced:īelow are those special kitties who earned the RW title for the most unusual 2020-21 show season.
The CFA Board elected to award Regional Winner titles to those kitties that did attend available shows, with some changes to the normal rules. While the show season began normally, as Covid-19 continued spreading around the world, more and more cat shows were cancelled until showing ground to a halt. The express written permission of Ĭovid-19 restrictions created a shambles of the 2020-2021 cat show season. All Rights Reserved.Ĭopying or redistribution of this article is strictly prohibited Photos copyrighted by the individual photographersĪrticle copyright ©. It’s essential to do your research, ask for recommendations, and visit potential breeders to ensure they are ethical and responsible.Įmbarking on the journey to bring a Tabby Maine Coon kitten into your home is exciting.By KATHY DURDICK, Ristokat Himalayans & Persians Note: This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. While Tabby Maine Coons may have a higher price due to their popularity, remember that the most important aspect is the health and personality of your future feline companion. Prices can vary greatly based on factors like pedigree, color, and pattern. Table 1: Breeders Specializing in Tabby Maine Coons Breeder Name It’s a beautiful reminder of the intricate natural processes that create the stunning feline companions we know and love. While genetics in cats can be complex, this basic understanding gives you an insight into how each Tabby Maine Coon gets its unique coat color and pattern. Ticked pattern with color bands on each hair, minimal stripes Mackerel pattern with thin, parallel stripesĬlassic or blotched pattern with thick, swirling stripes Mabel is a beautiful specimen of the ticked tabby pattern. Table 2: Gene Influences on Tabby Patterns Pattern No matter where you fall, these cute ticked tabby pattern Maine Coons will warm your heart 1. The specific versions of these genes a cat inherits from its parents will determine the type of tabby pattern it will display. The specific type of tabby pattern (mackerel, classic, or ticked) is controlled by the Tabby (Ta) gene. The ‘non-agouti’ or ‘hypermelanistic’ variant (a), if present, would lead to a solid color coat, suppressing the tabby pattern. This gene influences the distribution of color on each individual hair. Red tabby: Dark orange: Light orange: Blue tabby: Slate gray: Pale gray: Cream tabby: Buff brown: Cream: Cream silver tabby: Cream: Off white. Fur which is ticked has a light band at the bottom of each hair, with a dark pigmented tip. The tabby pattern in cats, including Maine Coons, is controlled by the Agouti (A) gene. Ticked tabby Maine Coons break the mold because they don’t have stripes on most of their body. Regardless, it’s just one of the many endearing characteristics that make Maine Coons – ‘M’ mark or not – utterly irresistible to cat lovers worldwide. In essence, while the ‘M’ mark is a common and delightful feature of Tabby Maine Coons, it’s not a universal trait across the entire breed. Plus, variations in fur length, density, and color blending can sometimes make the ‘M’ less distinct. Maine coon tabbies are blue-eyed, ginormous cats weighing fifteen to twenty-five pounds, depending on their gender.
Solid colored Maine Coons and those with certain other patterns might not exhibit a visible ‘M’ mark. However, not every Maine Coon will have a noticeable ‘M’. The ‘M’ is especially prominent in brown, blue, red, and cream tabbies, and a bit subtler in silver tabbies. The ‘M’ mark is associated with tabby patterns, and since Maine Coons predominantly exhibit tabby patterns, you’ll find that most Maine Coon cats do indeed sport this charming mark. But does every Maine Coon have this marking? Let’s unravel this feline mystery. Do All Maine Coons Have An M On Their Forehead?Ī fascinating characteristic common among tabbies, including our beloved Maine Coon Tabbies, is the signature ‘M’ on their forehead.
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