Dashing Coons is a TICA-registered Maine Coon cattery located in Southern Illinois, specializing in:

• European black smoke Maine Coons
• European blue smoke Maine Coons
• Black smoke with white
• Black tortie smoke
• Polydactyl Maine Coons

We proudly serve families throughout:

Illinois – Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington, Carbondale
Missouri – St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia
Indiana – Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne
Kentucky – Louisville, Lexington
Tennessee – Nashville
And nationwide placements across the United States.

We are listed on the official TICA Breeder Directory.

We believe the right kitten is worth the trip — and we work with families to make placement simple.

✔ Free delivery within ~4 hours of Southern Illinois
✔ Complimentary halfway meet-ups throughout the Midwest
✔ Expanded free radius when coordinated with scheduled deliveries
✔ Nationwide delivery available

For placements beyond 5 hours, a reasonable delivery fee may apply to offset fuel, lodging, or flights when necessary. When deliveries are grouped in a region, we frequently extend our free delivery radius.

Our priority is successful placement — not inflated transport fees.

We specialize in high-contrast silver smoke lines with strong European influence.

Our program emphasizes:

• Dramatic silver undercoats
• Large structure and square muzzles
• Approximately 50% polydactyl kittens
• Balanced, affectionate temperaments

Each pairing is intentionally selected for:

Genetic compatibility
Structural integrity
Temperament stability
Long-term health

We are building a recognizable smoke-focused Maine Coon program in the Midwest with national reach.

We follow TICA breeding guidelines and ensure our queens receive appropriate recovery time between litters.

While we may occasionally have multiple litters at once, these are strategically planned and followed by intentional program breaks.

Because we prioritize health over volume, we often accept reservations on future litters.

We do not overbreed.
We do not rush development.

Health is non-negotiable.

All breeding cats are genetically tested through UC Davis for Maine Coon-related hereditary conditions.

Every kitten:

✔ TICA registered
✔ From genetically tested parents
✔ Vet checked prior to placement
✔ Up to date on vaccinations
✔ Raised indoors in a controlled home environment
✔ Placed with a written health guarantee

Documentation transparency is part of our standard process.

Breeding rights are available to approved programs for a small additional fee.

We are selective when granting breeding rights and prioritize working with ethical, health-focused breeders who align with responsible breeding standards. All breeding placements are discussed individually.

Pet placements are standard unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Our Maine Coon kittens are raised inside our home, not in outdoor buildings or commercial kennel facilities.

They receive:

• Daily handling
• Early socialization
• Household exposure
• Structured human interaction

We prioritize temperament just as strongly as structure.

Purchasing a Maine Coon is a significant investment. We operate with transparency.

We offer:

• Scheduled live video calls
• Phone consultations
• In-person visits by appointment
• Ongoing developmental updates
• Verified social media presence

We encourage families to verify breeders before placing deposits anywhere.

Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

📱 Text (618) 973-6926 to begin.

We proudly place Maine Coon kittens throughout Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Midwest, and nationwide.