Los Angeles families searching for Maine Coon kittens know the frustration: the local listings are expensive, the credentials are hard to verify, and the cats rarely match the photos. Dashing Coons is a TICA-registered European Maine Coon cattery in Southern Illinois, and we've placed kittens with LA families through our personal flight nanny service. Your kitten travels in-cabin — never in cargo.

What LA Families Are Looking For

Los Angeles buyers tend to be discerning. They want the real thing — authentic European structure, documented bloodlines, and a breeder who can back up every claim with paperwork. Our cats come from Russian and Ukrainian lines known for extreme size, dramatic ear furnishings, and the kind of wild, regal presence that makes Maine Coons unlike any other breed. We test every breeding cat through UC Davis and provide full documentation with every kitten.

Black Smoke, Blue Smoke, and Polydactyl

We specialize in black smoke and blue smoke Maine Coons — kittens born nearly solid black that slowly reveal a stunning silver undercoat over the first year. The transformation is one of the most dramatic things about owning a smoke Maine Coon. We also breed polydactyl Maine Coons with the extra-toe trait that traces back to the breed's New England origins. These are not common in California — families who find us often tell us they searched for months.

In-Cabin Flight Nanny — Not Cargo

We never ship kittens as cargo. For LA families, we arrange a personal flight nanny who travels with your kitten in the cabin of a commercial flight. Your kitten is never alone, never in a cargo hold, and never handled by strangers. We coordinate the full logistics — flight, timing, handoff — and keep you updated throughout. Many of our LA families say the process was smoother than they expected.

Video Calls and Full Transparency

Before you place a deposit, we offer a live video call so you can meet your kitten and see our cattery. You can verify our TICA registration, review health testing documentation, and ask every question you have. We've placed kittens with families in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, and throughout the greater LA area.

How to Get Started

Text or call us at (618) 973-6926 to ask about current availability or to schedule a video call. Browse our available kittens or check upcoming litters. A $1,000 deposit holds your spot — first deposit, first pick.