{"id":830,"date":"2025-11-11T00:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T00:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=830"},"modified":"2025-11-11T00:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T00:16:04","slug":"black-tortie-maine-coon-kittens-look-like-a-crew-of-funfetti-sprinkles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=830","title":{"rendered":"Black Tortie Maine Coon Kittens Look Like a Crew of Funfetti Sprinkles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I&#8217;m always amazed when a litter of kittens comes out looking nothing like their parents. What exactly happened to create some of these stunning, uniquely colored kitties? However it happens, our eyes thank each and every one of them for blessing us with their gifts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One such crew of <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/maine-coon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Maine Coon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Maine Coon<\/strong><\/a> kittens has something really special. With a <strong>Black Smoke Tortie<\/strong> parent, these little angels arrived boasting the full spectrum of the rainbow\u2014just like funfetti sprinkles!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A crew of colorful newborn kittens sleep peacefully in their bed.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Y_UDufVyW_4Fp9ZCVg0gRQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/bb3f329a4e03b5703081e0a615854865\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>A crew of colorful newborn kittens sleep peacefully in their bed.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When you&#8217;re one of @blackdiamondmainecoons kitties, there&#8217;s no doubt you&#8217;ll come out gorgeous, but the variety of different-colored cuties from this one group is nothing short of incredible\u2014how did this happen?! Someone needs to have a talk with <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/maine-coon-kittens-have-fierce-looking-parents-and-all-are-stoked-for-them-to-grow-up\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:their parents;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">their parents<\/a> about the adorable genetic mix-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you tell me you have 25 seconds of kittens playing, I&#8217;ll say, &#8220;Sign me up!&#8221; But when they&#8217;re the whole shebang of jet black to full <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tortoiseshell-cat-uses-force-to-snag-big-mac-like-jedi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortoiseshell;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Tortoiseshell<\/strong><\/a>, and all the way to snowy\/silvery-white, I can&#8217;t even imagine until I see them. Each one of these babies is perfect!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/gray-maine-coon-kitten-has-giant-paws\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Gray Maine Coon Kitten's Giant Paws Must Be Seen To Be Believed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Gray Maine Coon Kitten&#8217;s Giant Paws Must Be Seen To Be Believed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Being a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/majestic-maine-coon-turns-into-softie-over-foster-kitten\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:majestic Maine Coon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">majestic Maine Coon<\/a> means you&#8217;re not only going to be the best looking in the class, but with a docile and affectionate temperament, it would be hard to resist any one of them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To compare, here&#8217;s what <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/maine-coon-kitten-has-gorgeous-multicolored-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortie Smoke Maine Coons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Tortie Smoke Maine Coons<\/strong><\/a> look like (think Reese Cups!).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I don&#8217;t know which is more beautiful, so I won&#8217;t choose. They&#8217;re all stunning.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Black Smoke Torties<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/slowblinkmainecoons.com\/pictures\/our-past-litters-of-maine-coon-kittens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Smoke Tortie Maine Coon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Black Smoke Tortie Maine Coon<\/a> happens when a &#8220;smoke&#8221; pattern blends with the classic Tortoiseshell coloring. Many different colored coats can have the smoke element, as it refers to the silvery-white undercoat at the base. When that&#8217;s combined with the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/singing-tortoiseshell-cats-epic-pawformance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortoiseshell;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tortoiseshell<\/a> element\u2014the striking red, orange, and black patchwork design on the outer coat that looks <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/neapolitan-kitten-crushes-choreography\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Neapolitan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Neapolitan<\/a>\u2014you get these incredible kitties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/black-smoke-tortie-maine-coon-kitten-stunning\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Black Smoke;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Black Smoke<\/a> is considered a rarity on its own, so you can imagine how much more special the kittens are who get the 2-for-1 combo as a Black Smoke Tortie mix! Call them whatever you want. All I know is they&#8217;re way too pretty for their own good!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/black-tortie-maine-coon-kittens-look-like-funfetti-sprinkles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Nov 10, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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