February 2026 at Singularity Maine Coons: Genetics, Color & Why It All Matters

(A Love Letter to the the crazy cat ladies and gents)

Welcome to February the month of love ❤️

And while most people are thinking hearts, chocolates, and flowers, over here I’m thinking about something I genuinely love just as much: genetics. If January was about legal basics, pricing, and transparency, February is where we go a layer deeper into why Maine Coons look the way they do, and why color, pattern, and genetics matter far more than just aesthetics.

This is the month where curiosity usually turns into obsession (in the best way). It’s when we start asking more thoughtful questions, zooming in on coat colors, and trying to understand what makes one Maine Coon different from another beyond size and fluff.

So February felt like the perfect time to talk genetics because once you understand it, everything else starts to make sense.

Throughout the month, I’ll be unpacking some of the most common (and most misunderstood) topics I’m asked about when it comes to Maine Coon colors and patterns.

We’ll start with silver, smoke, and coat patterns in Maine Coons what those terms actually mean, how they differ, and why they’re so often confused or incorrectly labeled. If you’ve ever wondered whether a kitten is truly silver or smoke (or why it matters), this post will clear that up.

From there, we’ll move into dilute (my favorite) versus non-dilute Maine Coons. This is one of those genetics topics that sounds complicated at first, but once you understand it, suddenly cream, blue, red, and black all fall neatly into place.

Later in the month, I’ll be tackling DBE in Maine Coons a topic geared more toward the advanced the cat nerds and breeders, but one I think deserves clear, honest explanation. DBE is often misunderstood, and oversimplified, and my goal is to explain what it is, what it isn’t, and when it should actually matter to you.

We’ll wrap up February by talking about rare Maine Coon colors and whether they’re really worth the price. This is where genetics, marketing, and buyer expectations all collide. Are some colors genuinely rarer? Yes. Are all “rare” labels meaningful? Not always. This post is about separating fact from hype so buyers can make informed decisions not emotional ones.

I love this month’s theme because genetics is where science meets art. It’s where responsible breeding decisions happen quietly in the background, long before anyone is choosing a kitten. And it’s also where a lot of misinformation lives especially online. My goal with February isn’t to overwhelm you or turn you into a geneticist. It’s to help you understand just enough to ask better questions, spot red flags, and appreciate the difference between thoughtful breeding and clever marketing.

Whether you’re just beginning your Maine Coon search or you’re already deep into color charts and coat patterns, this month is for you.

If you’ve been following along since January, thank you for staying with me as we move from the basics into the finer details. And if you’re new here, welcome February is a great place to jump in.

This space is about education, transparency, and genuine love for the breed and this month, that love shows up in the details.

Here’s to understanding the genetics behind the beauty, and loving Maine Coons for more than just what catches the eye

❤️

— Singularity Maine Coons