Blue Smoke Maine Coon's Growth Turns Him Into a Giant Storm Cloud
Maine Coons come in so many different colors that it's almost unbelievable. It just feels like the possibilities never end, and somehow, every single Maine Coon is cuter than the last. I've never seen a single Maine Coon that I didn't love!
Recently, though, I saw one I loved more than any of the ones I've seen before: a Blue Smoke Maine Coon kitten. It's an uncommon coat coloring, sure, but what really got me is that he looks like a chubby, fluffy storm cloud:
@tasselears Incredible glowup of blue smoke boy Mr.Bubblegum. #catsoftiktok#glowup#exploremore#cuteanimals#mainecoon
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Tassel Ears Maine Coon Cattery has plenty of stunning cats, but Mr. Bubblegum is by far the best one. His fur has such a rich blue/grey color, and as he's gotten older, it's only gotten more vibrant. You can really see his Smoke genes, too!
Their cattery is named after a major hallmark of European-style Maine Coons: their furry ears. These cats have tufts of fur at the tops of their ears that look just like tassels! Mr. Bubblegum has had strong tufts ever since he was a tiny baby.
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This cattery seems to specialize in Smoke Maine Coons, because they have so many of them! One of the things that's helped to garner them over 10 million likes across all of their videos is that their cats all look like fluffy, smoky tumbleweeds:
@tasselears Slowly, video by video, but you can see clearly how they're growing). And mom Rey became a nanny for all) #catsoftiktok#catwalk#kittenlove#cuteanimals#mainecoon
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Like, get out of here. Plus, the camera quality is absolutely insane: these kittens look like they could be in a nature documentary. I need all of them, right now. I'm just so in love!
How Fast Do Maine Coons Grow?
Mr. Bubblegum's transformation happened in just over 4 months, and he's not even done. He's just started! If this is how big he is this soon, I'm a little scared he's going to grow up to be bigger than me!
Maine Coons aren't full-grown for anywhere from 3-5 years, but most of their physical growth happens within the first 18 months. By the time they reach that age, they've reached almost their full size, but there are still some important growth milestones to hit:
- Their coat continues to develop.
- Their bones finish growing.
- Their facial features sharpen.
Mr. Bubblegum has a long way to grow, but it'll be well worth the wait! I can't wait to see him all grown up!
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM.