{"id":46036,"date":"2024-12-09T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/?p=46036"},"modified":"2024-12-08T15:06:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T20:06:47","slug":"red-smoke-maine-coon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/red-smoke-maine-coon\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Know Before Adopting a Red Smoke Maine Coon"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:60.1%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.3%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:114.41666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:74.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Maine Coon cats are native to the state of Maine, and they&rsquo;re one of the most sought-after breeds out there. Mild-tempered, affectionate, and appreciative, Maine Coon cats are deemed &ldquo;gentle giants of the cat world&rdquo; and we couldn&rsquo;t agree more. What about red smoke Maine Coon cats?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rugged, shaggy, and solidly built, Maine Coon cats turn heads, raise eyebrows, and attract attention everywhere they go. With muscular, rectangular bodies, scruffy furs, a ruff on their chest, structured cheekbones, and perked-up, tufted ears, they&rsquo;re what every pet parent&rsquo;s dreams are made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with a myriad of color combinations and patterns, there&rsquo;s no question that Maine Coon cats are everyone&rsquo;s cup of tea. Whether you&rsquo;re on the hunt for a black and white Dapper Dan or a signature brown, shaggy tabby roaming the halls of Hogwarts, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with a Maine Coon cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;re pretty sure you&rsquo;ve heard of red Maine Coons considering they&rsquo;re pretty popular, but what about red smoke Maine Coons? Smoke Maine Coons are rare, and they&rsquo;re a result of banding on a cat&rsquo;s fur &ndash; the tips of the cat&rsquo;s fur are darker, but the undercoat&rsquo;s lighter. What&rsquo;s a red smoke Maine Coon, though?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Red smoke Maine Coons aren&rsquo;t red<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-640x385.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-960x577.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"601\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20601'%3E%3Crect%20width='1000'%20height='601'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46371 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-640x385.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-960x577.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-2-150x90.jpg 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What do we mean by that? <a href=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/maine-coon-cat\/\" data-lasso-id=\"9958\">Maine Coon cats<\/a> are curious creatures, which means that you might not be surprised by the fact that the red smoke Maine Coon you wanted to get your hands on might not even be red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, red cats are typically orange rather than red, and that&rsquo;s something that you might want to keep an eye on. Furthermore, red <strong>smoke<\/strong> cats aren&rsquo;t even orange &ndash; sort of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red smoke cats are cream with orange-tipped fur that appears lighter than that of an orange tabby or an orange tortie. Rather than getting frustrated with that, know that red smoke Maine Coons are rare and that you&rsquo;re in for a treat if you get your hands on one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Red smoke Maine Coons are super, super big<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon.jpg\" alt=\"A Smokin' Hot Take On The Red Smoke Maine Coon\" class=\"wp-image-46370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon.jpg\" alt=\"A Smokin' Hot Take On The Red Smoke Maine Coon\" class=\"wp-image-46370 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maine Coon cats, red smoke or otherwise, are bigger than you might think. Coons are popular because they&rsquo;re gentle giants and because everyone&rsquo;s obsessed with the thought of owning a wild cat &ndash; they&rsquo;re pretty close to that considering their measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An average Maine Coon cat weighs between 15 and 25 pounds and measures about 20 to 40 inches long and 10 to 16 inches tall. A regular cat, for the sake of comparison, weighs between 5 and 10 pounds and measures about 20 to 28 inches long and 9 to 10 inches tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, Maine Coon cats are one of the biggest breeds out there and they&rsquo;re oftentimes record holders for the biggest or longest cats of all time &ndash; Stewie, Barivel, and Ludo attest to that fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Red Maine Coons are almost always tabby, but smoke Maine Coons are almost always solid<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3.jpg\" alt=\"A Smokin' Hot Take On The Red Smoke Maine Coon\" class=\"wp-image-46372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3.jpg\" alt=\"A Smokin' Hot Take On The Red Smoke Maine Coon\" class=\"wp-image-46372 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>OK, things are about to get a little confusing. Red Maine Coon cats are almost always tabby meaning that you&rsquo;re never going to come by a red Maine Coon with a solid-colored coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red cats typically sport a striped pattern with four different types of tripes &ndash; mackerel (tiger stripes), ticked (alternating light and dark stripes), spotted, and classic (swirled). Smoke Maine Coons, on the other hand, are almost always solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you groom or brush a smoke cat&rsquo;s coke, you&rsquo;re going to notice the lighter undercoat peeking through the dark tips, but the tips are almost always solid. What&rsquo;s the tea with red smoke Maine Coon cats sporting a solid-colored coat? We don&rsquo;t know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Red smoke Maine Coons can come with freckles<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1373\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-640x732.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-768x879.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-839x960.jpg 839w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-944x1080.jpg 944w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-1049x1200.jpg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1373\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51626 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-640x732.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-768x879.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-839x960.jpg 839w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-944x1080.jpg 944w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis-1049x1200.jpg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-nemesis.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ca0dgHur3-9\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve seen the World Wide Web go cuckoo for faux-freckles and an array of TikTok girlies attempting to recreate the no-makeup, golden-hour, sun-kissed look. We&rsquo;d argue that we&rsquo;ve stolen quite a few looks from our feline friends (a.k.a. the cat eye) and that we might need to steal the freckles, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freckles in cats are called Lentigo or Lentigines and, apparently, red cats can have them. Red smoke Maine Coons are red, sort of, which means they&rsquo;re one of the breeds that can sport the cute dark dots on the nose and a couple of other spots. Freckles in cats are completely safe, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Red smoke Coons are family-friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51627 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-serguei.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CU5JRSxMjG1\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, the color of the coat doesn&rsquo;t correlate with the cat&rsquo;s personality, but the Internet wouldn&rsquo;t agree with that. TikTok is filled with videos of red cats sitting in strange positions, imitating humans, and even having full-blown conversations. That being said, though, red cats are adored for that exact reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red smoke Coons are affectionate and appreciative, and they&rsquo;re attached to humans which means they&rsquo;re likely to follow you to the bathroom, play with you when you&rsquo;re trying to work, and spend every moment of the waking hour with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Red smoke Maine Coon cats are predominantly male<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46373 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Red coloration in cats is caused by a pigment called pheomelanin, and that same pigment is linked to gender, too. &ldquo;The ginger gene,&rdquo; or the gene responsible for the red coloration, occurs on the X chromosome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they have two X chromosomes, female cats need the gene to occur twice. But males have only one X chromosome which means that they only need one gene to create a pretty red kitty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when you&rsquo;re trying to get your hands on a red smoke Maine Coon cat, you&rsquo;re probably going to end up with a male &ndash; males account for a whopping 80% of red cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Red smoke Coons are more than happy to walk on a leash<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-640x475.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-960x713.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-1080x802.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51628 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-640x475.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-960x713.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1-1080x802.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-juno-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYIDrbCIyGT\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maine Coon cats make for the purrfect pets, whether you&rsquo;re trying to get your hands on a specific breed or planning on getting the first kitty that pulls on your heartstrings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do, however, need to underline that Coons are great for pet parents that own a dog or want to adopt a dog but can&rsquo;t for whatever reason &ndash; Maine Coons are actually deemed &ldquo;dogs of the cat world.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coons are more than happy to play fetch, walk on a leash, and learn tricks because they&rsquo;re incredibly intelligent, highly trainable, and loyal to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Red smoke Coons are the opposite of high-maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51629 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10-giove.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CkUCMmuKuSP\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you take a peep at a red smoke Maine Coon cat, you might get scared of the sheer volume of fur or the whooping measurements. Maine Coons are big cats with even bigger purrsonalities, but they&rsquo;re the opposite of high-maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you do need to groom them on a regular. Sure, you need to feed them high-quality cat food and exercise them every day. But, they&rsquo;re the happiest and healthiest when they&rsquo;re spending time with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Red smoke Coons are expressive<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5.jpg\" alt=\"A Smokin' Hot Take On The Red Smoke Maine Coon\" class=\"wp-image-46374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5.jpg\" alt=\"A Smokin' Hot Take On The Red Smoke Maine Coon\" class=\"wp-image-46374 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-Smokin-Hot-Take-On-The-Red-Smoke-Maine-Coon-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maine Coon cats, red smoke or otherwise, are rumored to be expressive and to communicate with humans much more than average cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An average cat might meow or purr from time to time, but Maine Coons produce a myriad of strange sounds to get your attention. Chirping, trilling, and growling are a favorite, but there&rsquo;s nothing that a Maine Coon wouldn&rsquo;t do to get what she wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Red smoke Maine Coons can have a myriad of super sweet nicknames<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51630 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11-moses.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGJ_nwxAy2k\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, we can&rsquo;t forget about the fact that red smoke Maine Coon cats are the easiest to name. Whether you&rsquo;re a Ron Weasly enthusiast or a Pumpkin Spice Latte devotee, you&rsquo;re going to have the time of your life trying to think of appropriate monikers for your Little Red Riding Hood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maine Coon cats are native to the state of Maine, and they&rsquo;re one of the most sought-after breeds out there. 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