TICA-Registered · Southern Illinois
◆Trusted Southern Illinois
Maine Coon Breeder
Welcome to Dashing Coons — a TICA-registered European Maine Coon cattery in Southern Illinois, minutes from St. Louis, MO. We specialize in black smoke, blue smoke, and polydactyl Maine Coon kittens with authentic European bloodlines imported from Russia and Ukraine.
Every kitten is born and raised inside our home. Our breeding cats are genetically health-tested through UC Davis for HCM, SMA, PKD, and other Maine Coon-relevant conditions. We serve families throughout Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, Utah, and beyond — with free delivery within a 4-hour radius.
Why Dashing Coons
◆What Sets Our Cattery Apart
Authentic European Bloodlines
Imported Russian and Ukrainian lines — tall ear tufts, high cheekbones, square muzzles, and massive bone structure.
Smoke Coat Specialists
Black smoke and blue smoke — born dark, revealing a breathtaking silver undercoat over their first year.
Polydactyl Program
Extra toes, a natural Maine Coon trait. Our poly kittens carry the same European structure and health testing.
Full Genetic Health Testing
Every breeding cat tested through UC Davis for HCM, SMA, PKD. Results shared openly — no guessing.
In-Home Socialization
Handled daily from birth, exposed to children, dogs, and household life. Confident and affectionate from day one.
Transparent Process
Visits, video calls, every question answered before a deposit. Clear contract, real health guarantee, ongoing support.
Health & Genetics
◆Our Health Testing Standards
Every breeding cat undergoes a comprehensive genetic panel through UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory. We test for HCM, SMA, PKD, and additional breed-relevant markers. All results are available upon request — transparency about health is non-negotiable.
Our Specialty
◆The European Smoke
Maine Coon
The European Maine Coon is larger, wilder-looking, and more structurally extreme than the American show standard — enormous size, dramatic ear furnishings, a powerful square muzzle, and a thick, flowing coat.
Smoke Maine Coons are born nearly solid and slowly reveal a breathtaking silver undercoat over 6–12 months. Our program imports directly from top European catteries in Russia and Ukraine — pure European, no American crosses.
Meet Our Breeding Cats →Delivery & Service Area
◆We Deliver Across the Midwest & Beyond
Free delivery within a 4-hour radius of Southern Illinois. Nationwide transport arranged for families further away.
Home state — free delivery
Free delivery, meet-ups available
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Delivery available
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What Families Say
◆Happy Dashing Coons Families
We drove from St. Louis to pick up our kitten and it was absolutely worth it. The cattery was immaculate, the kittens were so well socialized, and our boy Roman has been the most affectionate cat we've ever had.
Sarah M.
St. Louis, MO
I was nervous about getting a kitten from a breeder I hadn't visited in person, but they offered a video call and answered every single question I had. Our kitten arrived healthy, happy, and already litter trained.
James T.
Indianapolis, IN
Our smoke Maine Coon is absolutely stunning. The health testing documentation was thorough and the breeder stayed in touch after we brought her home. You can tell they genuinely care.
Michelle K.
Louisville, KY
We had our kitten transported to Alabama and the whole process was handled perfectly. He arrived calm and healthy. We're already talking about getting a second one.
David R.
Birmingham, AL
Contact Us
◆Litter Inquiries & Waitlist
Fill out the form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. Or text us directly at (618) 973-6926.
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Browse current kittens or join the waitlist. Text us at (618) 973-6926 — we're happy to help you find the right match.