How Rare Are Maine Coon Cats?

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There are many myths surrounding the rarest cat breeds in the world. Some of them may be true, while others may be totally false. Regardless of what you believe, thereג€™s no doubt that certain breeds are more common than others.
The term ג€˜rareג€™ is relative, and it depends on where you live and how often your particular breed is seen by other people. For instance, one dog breed might be considered very rare in some parts of the world but not at all in others.
Because of this variability, itג€™s challenging to answer exactly how rare a particular breed is without knowing specific details about the breed itself and its population numbers.
To help you get a better understanding of the rarity of various dog breeds, weג€™ve compiled a list of the top 10 rarest dog breeds in the world:

What Is the Rarest Color Maine Coon?

First, letג€™s take a look at the rarest color in Maine Coon cats:
Cream. Cream is considered to be the rarest color in Maine Coon cats. It is estimated that less than one percent of all Maine Coons are cream.
Maine Coons may be rare, but they’re certainly not unheard of. They aren’t as rare as some people might believe, despite the fact that there are only about four million domestic cats worldwide. In comparison, there are nearly 300 million dogs in the world today.

What Color Eyes Do Maine Coon Cats Have?

The eyes of a Maine Coon cat can range from blue to green. The actual color of the eyes, however, has more to do with genetics than anything else. Some Maine Coons have almost completely blue eyes with small flecks of gold in them, whereas other cats may have only small flecks of gold in their green eyes.

How Can You Tell a Pure Maine Coon?

Maine Coon cats are a breed of domestic cat that was developed by combining the American Shorthair with the Angora breed. They are large cats, weighing up to 20 pounds at maturity and appearing in a variety of colors, including tabbies, Siamese-like patterns and blue-eyed blonde Maine Coons.
While there is no single way to identify a purebred Maine Coon, some telltale signs include a long or smooth coat, blue eyes and a slightly domed head. Their paws may also be very large in comparison to their bodies. Some other characteristics that may help differentiate between purebred and mixed-breed Maine Coons are their nose (which is broad), chest (which is high) and tail (which is thick).

What Is the Most Distinguishing Feature of Maine Coon Cats?

The most distinguishing feature of Maine Coon cats is their extremely large size.
This particular type of cat weighs anywhere from 10 to 30 pounds and typically grows to be about 16-20 inches in length. They have a long, bushy tail that is usually longer than their body.
Maine Coons are also known for their large and wide ears that are sometimes described as ג€˜pig-likeג€™ or ג€˜turkey-likeג€™. Additionally, they have prominent whiskers and a white underbelly with a dark ring around their neck called a rosette.

Emilia Warren

Emilia Warren

Hi, my name is Emilia Warren, and I’m a 28-year-old Maine Coon breeder from the great state of Maine.
As you may know, Maine Coons are the official state cat of Maine, and for a good reason – they’re awesome!

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