Majestic “Creature” Causes A Stir Online As No One Can Discover Its Race (8 Pics)

When it comes to Maine Coon cats, they are known by all for their majestic fur. Maine Coon cats can come in a wide variety of shades, but there is something truly amazing about Maine Coon cats with black smoke coats. This alluring two-toned black and gray coat color combination is an ultimate head-turner, and Richie the Maine Coon cat is proof of it. This French-born Maine Coon cat is causing quite the stir online, and it’s easy to see why after looking at his wonderful images.

Meet Richie, a black smoke Maine coon who reached almost 100K followers on Instagram. Richie is truly exceptional as he seems to be wearing an extra fur coat over his own – people online have called him a lemur or a yeti cat. The charming feline was born in November of 2020 and didn’t take long to gain popularity due to his owner sharing photos and videos on social media. In the images below, you can see the majestic creature that is Richie.

Like most other cats, he is also a playful one who wins the love of all. The owner expressed as “He enjoys company and tends to follow us around the house. Richie is, therefore, a real cat-dog, which is a special feature of Maine coons. We like to call him the sous-chef because when we are cooking, he sits next to the spices and observes our every move.”

With a coat like that, Richie has a weekly grooming ritual. “Richie is a high-maintenance cat as every Maine coon,” says his owner. “Their health is delicate and they have to be heard and understood when they need something or if they feel ᴘᴀɪɴ. For example, a simple cold should be checked immediately. Richie has a daily morning routine that consists in brushing him completely to avoid knots that will form easily in his fur. Once a week, we take care of his eyes, nose, claws, and ears.”

With a huge Instagram following, Richie is slowly becoming a true cat influencer: “We work with a few brands that Richie has tested and liked. It’s always a pleasure to introduce our followers to new toys and other cat accessories. We are careful to propose stuff that Richie loved.”