Wentzville has grown quickly, but the options for finding a legitimate European Maine Coon kitten nearby have not kept pace. Dashing Coons is a TICA-registered cattery based in Ballwin in the St. Louis metro, and we regularly place kittens with families across the greater St. Louis area — including Wentzville families who prefer to pick up locally rather than deal with shipping or flight arrangements. Our program is owner-operated by Samuel, who breeds for structure, health, and temperament rather than volume.

How do I know I am getting a true European Maine Coon and not just a label?

The honest answer is: ask for documentation and visit in person. At Dashing Coons, both are straightforward. Our breeding cats trace to verified European bloodlines — Russian and Ukrainian lines selected for the structural features that define the type: square muzzle, wide cheekbones, tall ear tufts, heavy bone, and a full, dense coat. Every breeding cat is DNA-tested through UC Davis VGL for HCM, SMA, PKD, and PK Deficiency. Every kitten goes home with TICA registration paperwork and a written health contract. We specialize in black smoke and blue smoke Maine Coons — a pattern that starts nearly solid at birth and reveals a silver undercoat over the first year — and we also work with polydactyl (MCP) lines under TICA's Maine Coon Polydactyl designation. Wentzville families are welcome to come to Ballwin to see the cats and the environment for themselves. If you want to start with a call, Samuel answers his own phone and will give you a straight answer about what is available and what is coming up.

To ask about current or upcoming kittens, call or text Samuel at 618-973-6926. You can also view our available kittens or check upcoming litters to plan ahead.

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