Dashing Coons is based in Ballwin, Missouri — in the St. Louis metro — and this is where the program lives. The queens are here and the kittens are born here. Visits are by appointment only — text 618-973-6926 first. No walk-ins. Samuel runs the cattery himself, with no staff, no middlemen, and no outsourced care. If you call or text, you reach the person who raised the kitten you are asking about.

What does Dashing Coons specialize in?

The program focuses on black smoke and blue smoke European Maine Coons, along with polydactyl (MCP) lines registered under TICA's Maine Coon Polydactyl designation. Black smoke and blue smoke kittens may appear nearly solid when young, then show more of their lighter undercoat as their coats develop. Polydactyl Maine Coons carry the naturally occurring extra-toe trait. These are individual traits to discuss on each kitten's current listing.

How is the cattery structured?

Dashing Coons keeps a maximum of three breeding females at any time. That cap is intentional. It means every queen gets direct personal attention, every litter is raised in the home rather than in a separate facility, and every kitten is handled daily from birth. Dashing Coons is based in Ballwin, Missouri, serving the St. Louis metro. Our sires and family support base are in southern Illinois, which gives the program access to strong European bloodlines without overextending what one person can manage well. Small is the point — not a limitation to grow past.

What documentation comes with a kitten from Dashing Coons?

Every kitten goes home with TICA registration paperwork and a written health contract.Breeding cats are panel-tested for HCM MYBPC3 A31P, SMA, and PKDef — dated reports shared before deposit. Board-certified echocardiograms (Dr. Cecilia Marshall, DACVIM, VSS Manchester) and OFA/PawPeds hips are part of the rebuild — I will not claim those are complete until the report is in my hand. Samuel stays reachable after placement — Ballwin families with questions can text the same number they used to reserve their kitten. Written terms are available on the health guarantee page.

Can I visit before I commit?

Ballwin is home base for the program. Visits are by appointment only — text 618-973-6926 first. No walk-ins. If you are not ready to visit yet, an optional phone or video call is a good starting point. Samuel can show you the current litter on video and give you a current picture of availability.

To ask about availability or schedule an appointment, text Samuel directly at 618-973-6926. You can also browse available kittens or check upcoming litters to see what is on the way.

Further reading: European Maine Coon Breeder — Ballwin, MO (St. Louis metro) · European vs. American Maine Coon · Black Smoke Maine Coons Explained · Polydactyl Maine Coons Explained · Health Testing Program