White Christmas

So what is so special about a white Maine Coon? 🐱

White Maine Coon cats are known for their majestic appearance, combining the breed’s large size with a striking pure white coat.

Did you know according to cat clubs all over the world only 1 - 2 % of the total Maine Coon population are solid white. That makes them a rare color.

Top that off with blue eyes 🩵 or heterochromia (two different colored eyes) and like WOW!

Here at Zodiac Katz we imported our first all white poly heterochromia boy Keiko from Moscow Russia back in January 2024, and what a Giant sweetheart!

Most do not realize but white is not a color … it’s a gene that suppresses the color which causes the white coat … it’s like throwing a white blanket over top of a colored cat. All white cats mask a color, often seen on newborn kittens by a very small dot on top of head.

One of the problem with white cats is the W gene “can” (not all) be associated with deafness due to the reduction of melanoblasts, which are cells that produce melanin. This can cause chemical imbalances in the ear, which destroys the hairs in the inner ear and leads to deafness. Add blue eyes to this combination and you do increase the risk of deafness.

At Zodiac Katz we Baer test all our blue eyed cats prior to using for breeding. Keiko passed his Baer test with flying colors 😊.

Any kittens born white with blue or odd eyes we also Baer test prior to placing in their new home. If they show any degree of deafness in one or in both ears we then either reimburse the deposit back to the potential servant or reduce the price for the new servant, servants choice 😉.

Deaf cats can live long and happy lives. They can be great indoor companions, but shouldn't be allowed outside because they won't be able to navigate safely.

We do have at this time 1 poly female white kitten born November 7 and 1 poly female born November 23 and a poly boy also born November 23.