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When I was little, I thought cats could only have three coat colors: black, white, or orange. Imagine my surprise when I found out that there are dozens, if not more, variations. Each is more beautiful than the last!
One Maine Coon kitten is officially in the running for the most beautiful, though: she’s perfect. She’s mostly black and orange, but she has the most adorable little flame on her face:
Pridemoire Cattery hasn’t shared exactly what she is, but judging by the amount of white on her body, she looks like a Calico. There’s the little orange kiss on her forehead, but she has an adorable white stripe all the way from her chin down her belly.
That’s a s’more. She looks like a little campfire treat, and I can’t get enough! Judging by this video, she acts very fiery, too. I’m a little bit in love with her, and to make it even better, she has pretty blue eyes!
Related: ‘Split-Faced’ Maine Coon Kitten’s Coloring Belongs in an Art Gallery
What Makes Her a Calico?
Calico cats and Tortoiseshell cats are sometimes easily confused, especially in cases like hers. She’s mostly black and orange, which might make you think she’s a Tortie. However, a Tortoiseshell cat doesn’t usually have white spots, and if they do, they’re small. Her white spots are all over, and extend the length of her belly:
It’s not necessarily an important distinction, but it is a point of confusion for a lot of people. Torties and Calicos are both mostly female breeds, and there’s no evidence to suggest that their coloring affects their temperament, either. Anecdotes claim that “Tortie-tude” is real, though!
Common Maine Coon Colors
There are a lot of cat coat colors out there in the world. Maine Coons are super popular, and some breeders pride themselves on having the rarest coat colors! Those are typically very expensive cats, though, and can be hard to find.
Five Maine Coon kittens sitting together.Image via Shutterstock / Nadia Cruzova
(Image via Shutterstock / Nadia Cruzova)
Most catteries (and shelters) will offer more common coat colors, like:
Tortie Maine Coons are relatively rare, and when you do find one, they typically go pretty quickly. Take your time deciding: any Maine Coon kitten is worth the wait!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.