Our People
◆The Dashing Coons
Family
Every kitten we place becomes part of something bigger. This is a space for the families who trusted us, the breeders who share our values, and the people who are just starting to figure out where they fit in this world.
Whether you're a past client, an established breeder, or someone who just got their first Maine Coon and wants to connect — you belong here.
Why This Exists
◆A Community Built on
Shared Standards and Mutual Respect
I want to meet every breeder who is doing this right. I want to learn from them, share what I know, and build something that makes the whole Maine Coon community better — not just my own cattery.
— Dashing Coons, Ballwin, Missouri
Protect Every Buyer
Help families identify red flags, avoid scams, and find breeders who are actually TICA-registered and health-testing their cats. The more of us who hold the line, the harder it is for bad actors to operate.
Buyer protection guideLift Each Other Up
Share knowledge, referrals, and resources. When one of us is full, we send families to someone we trust — not just anyone with a website. A rising tide lifts all boats.
Cattery business resourcesRaise the Standard
Push for better health testing, better transparency, and better buyer education across the entire Maine Coon community. We are all responsible for the reputation of this breed.
Health testing guideWhat we stand for
Share Your Kitten
◆Send Us Photos — Get a Coupon
We're building an interactive map of every Dashing Coons kitten across the country. Submit your kitten's info and best photos and we'll add you to the map — plus send you a coupon toward your next Dashing Coons kitten.
Submit photos and earn a discount on your next kitten
Every family who submits photos and gets added to the map receives a coupon code by email. It's our way of saying thank you — and of helping us show future families where our babies are thriving.
Where Our Babies Live
◆The Dashing Coons Family Map
This will be an interactive map showing every Dashing Coons kitten and where they call home — from Southern Illinois to Utah, Alabama, and beyond. We're collecting photos and locations now.
Share Your Experience
◆Love Your Dashing Coons Kitten?
A Google review takes about two minutes and means the world to us. It helps other families find a breeder they can trust — and it helps us keep doing what we love.
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The Network
◆Building a Maine Coon Community
We Can All Be Proud Of
Whether you're an established cattery looking for trusted referral partners, a new breeder trying to do things right from day one, or someone who is just starting to explore what responsible breeding looks like — this network is for you.
You have been doing this for years. You health-test, you raise kittens in your home, and you care about the long-term reputation of the breed. You are looking for peers who hold the same standard — not just a directory listing.
You have your first or second litter under your belt. You are figuring out the systems, the marketing, the contracts, the buyer communication. You need a community that will share what they know instead of gatekeeping it.
You love Maine Coons and you are seriously considering starting a cattery. You want to do it right from day one — not stumble into it and figure it out the hard way. You are in the right place.
Buyer Protection Reminder
Always verify TICA registration before purchasing a Maine Coon. Legitimate breeders will provide their cattery name, registration number, and health test results without hesitation. If a breeder won't give you this information, walk away. Verify any TICA cattery at tica.org. See our full breeder vetting guide.
Join the Network
◆Cattery Partnership Application
All stages welcome — established, new, and aspiring. We review every application personally and respond within a few days.
Network is actively forming. Acceptance is based on health testing practices, breeding philosophy, and alignment with our community values — not just location or availability. Aspiring breeders are encouraged to apply early.
For Aspiring and Active Breeders
◆The Dashing Coons
Cattery Starter Kit
We have been building something for the people who want to do this right from day one. Whether you are just starting to explore breeding or you are already running a cattery and want to level up the business side — this is for you.
Day-One Guidance
Everything you need to know before your first litter — TICA registration, health testing, naming your cattery, setting up your contracts, and avoiding the mistakes that cost new breeders the most.
Read the beginner guideMarketing That Works
How to get found on Google, build a waitlist that fills itself, take photos that sell kittens, and use AI to handle the content work that eats your day. Real strategies, not theory.
SEO guide for breedersAI Tools and Systems
The specific AI tools that save cattery owners the most time — writing listings, managing buyer communication, generating social content, and running your operation like a real business.
AI tools overviewContracts and Compliance
What every cattery contract needs to include, how to structure your health guarantee, and how to protect yourself and your buyers legally. The clauses most breeders forget.
Contract essentialsWaitlist Management
How to build and manage a deposit-based waitlist that runs itself — so you never lose a buyer to disorganization again. Includes AI-assisted communication templates.
Waitlist guidePricing With Confidence
How to research your market, calculate your real costs, and price your kittens without undercharging. The mindset shift that separates profitable catteries from ones that barely break even.
Pricing guidePresale interest open now
Be the First to Know When It Launches
We are targeting a launch in approximately 90 days. People who express interest now will be the first to see pricing, get early access, and have input on what goes in the kit. No commitment required.
Expansion
◆Sister Branches — Coming Soon
The same bloodlines. The same health standards. The same family. Two new open catteries are in the works — run by family members with strong breeding backgrounds, where you can visit in person and meet the kittens before you commit.
Dashing Coons Alabama
Huntsville, AL — Serving Alabama and Nationwide
An open cattery where you can visit in person and meet the kittens before you decide. Strong emphasis on black smoke genetics — some of the most exciting color expression in the program.
- Open cattery — in-person visits welcome
- Black smoke specialty genetics
- Same UC Davis health testing standards
- Family-raised by experienced breeders
- Nationwide transport available
Potential kittens available as early as January 2027 — parents are already established.
Dashing Coons Utah
Utah — Serving the Mountain West and Nationwide
Another open cattery bringing the Dashing Coons bloodlines to the Mountain West. These cats pass the most important test of all — they grow big, live healthy lives, and become incredible companions.
- Open cattery — in-person visits welcome
- European bloodlines, same as Southern Illinois
- Same UC Davis health testing standards
- Family-raised by experienced breeders
- Nationwide transport available
Potential kittens available as early as January 2027 — parents are already established.
We are genuinely excited about the genetics coming out of both branches. These aren't just satellite locations — they're family members who have been part of this program from the beginning. The kittens will reflect that.
Your Voice Matters
◆Help Shape This Community
This community is only as good as the people in it. We want to hear from you — suggestions, collaboration ideas, breeder-to-breeder outreach, resource requests. Every message gets read personally. The best ideas shape what we build next.
Share a Suggestion
Have an idea for the community, the blog, the starter kit, or the network? We are actively building and your input shapes what gets prioritized.
Collaboration Inquiry
Interested in a partnership, a referral arrangement, a guest post, or a joint project? Reach out. We are open to creative collaborations with people who share our values.
Breeder Outreach
Are you a breeder who wants to connect directly — share genetics, discuss health testing, or just talk shop with someone who gets it? This is the place.
Send Us a Message
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One More Thing
◆Your Review Helps the Next Family
If you've had a good experience with Dashing Coons, sharing it on Google is one of the best things you can do for us — and for the next family trying to find a breeder they can trust.
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