If you're searching for Maine Coon kittens near Chicago, the answer might surprise you — the best option isn't necessarily in the city. Dashing Coons is a TICA-registered European Maine Coon cattery in Southern Illinois, and we personally deliver to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. No cargo, no flight crates, no strangers handing off your kitten at baggage claim. We drive to you.

Why Chicago Families Choose Us

Chicago is one of our most frequent delivery destinations. The drive from our cattery in Southern Illinois to the Chicago metro is straightforward, and we've made it many times. We typically meet families at their home or a convenient location — wherever is easiest for you. Chicago families tend to be well-researched buyers who know exactly what they want, and what they want is authentic European structure: the dramatic ear tufts, the square muzzle, the heavy bone that separates a true Maine Coon from a domestic longhair with a fancy name.

What We Specialize In

We focus on three things: black smoke Maine Coons, blue smoke Maine Coons, and polydactyl Maine Coons with authentic European bloodlines from Russia and Ukraine. Smoke coats are one of the most visually stunning traits in the breed — kittens are born nearly solid black and slowly reveal a breathtaking silver undercoat over the first year. Our polydactyl kittens carry the extra-toe trait that has been part of the Maine Coon breed since its New England origins. Chicago families who've seen our kittens in person consistently say the same thing: they're unlike anything they've seen locally.

In-Person Visits Are Always Welcome

If you'd rather come to us, you're welcome to visit our cattery in Ballwin, Missouri (near St. Louis) or our Southern Illinois location by appointment. You can meet our breeding cats — Cyrus, Cheetoe, Jolene, Dolly, and Spooky — see where the kittens are raised, and get a feel for how we operate. We're an open cattery. We have nothing to hide and everything to show. For Chicago families who want to verify us before committing, we encourage a visit or a live video call.

Health Testing and Guarantees

Every breeding cat at Dashing Coons is genetically tested through UC Davis — the gold standard for Maine Coon health screening. We test for HCM, SMA, PKD, and PK Deficiency. Every kitten comes with a written health guarantee, TICA registration paperwork, and a sales contract. A $1,000 deposit reserves your kitten and activates your guarantee — it's applied toward your total, so the remaining balance is due at pickup or delivery.

Delivery to Chicago and the Suburbs

We deliver personally to Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Rockford, Elgin, Schaumburg, Evanston, Oak Park, and surrounding communities. Distance is not a barrier — it's just a drive. We've delivered to families across the country and the process is seamless. You'll receive updates throughout the journey and we'll coordinate timing that works for your schedule.

How to Get Started

Text or call us at (618) 973-6926 to ask about current availability or to schedule a video call. You can also browse our available kittens or check upcoming litters to see what's coming. First deposit, first pick — and we'll bring your kitten right to your door.