Thread: The price of your Miane Coon

Originally Posted by Wendy1969

Classic Tabby - The tabby markings must be clearly defined and intense in colour. The forehead will show the classic tabby trademark of the ‘M’ which gives the impression of a frown. Unbroken stripes run from the outer corners of the eyes and there are narrow lines on the cheeks. There will be numerous unbroken necklaces around the neck and chest. The ears will show the other classic tabby trademark the thumbprint, a patch of base colour surrounded by the colour of the markings. Over the top of the head run stripes, which extend down into the shoulders. The markings on the shoulder resemble the outline of a butterfly. An unbroken line runs down the spine and there will be stripes on either side running parallel to it. ‘Oyster-shaped’ patches appear on both flanks surrounded by one or more unbroken rings. The tail has as many unbroken rings as possible and the tip is the same colour as the markings. The legs have even bracelets from the body to the toes.
Mackerel Tabby - The difference between a Classic tabby and a Mackerel tabby is in the body markings. In the Mackerel tabby there is a narrow unbroken spine line and on either side of this is a broken line running parallel to it from which numerous narrow lines run vertically down the body. This forms the Mackerel pattern. The tail rings are numerous and may be broken or unbroken

Have a look here for examples of classics and mackerels:
Maine Coon Colors

Thank you so much!!! I def like the Mackerels much better....I'm still learning about the breed so that helps a lot

I've decided to that I"m going to rescue a Maine Coon! All the breeders I've contacted said their selling there Maine Coons for $900-$1,000 and I talked to the Doctor I work with and she said "You should rescue a Maine Coon because a rescue one NEEDS you.... " And shes right.... I'm 100% sure there is a Maine Coon out there exactly what I want (Mackerels tabby, huge tail and long hair on the ears) looking for a new home!