Maine Coon Cat Breeders in Illinois

When looking for Maine Coon Cat breeders in Illinois, it is important to find an ethical, registered cattery who specializes in the breed and understands their personality traits and how best to care for them. We highly recommend finding a breeder in your area. A local Maine Coon Cat breeder will ask questions about your household makeup, location and other key questions to help find you the right fit. You'll get to ask them questions, too - see our FAQs at the bottom of this page for what to ask.

Here at Cat Kingpin, we have done the research for you so you can find the most reputable Maine Coon Cat catteries in Illinois and start the journey towards getting your new kitten. Below is our complete list of Maine Coon Cat breeders in Illinois with kittens for sale, first as a summary then with additional details:

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Breeder Name City Website
Chemicoons Rockford Chemicoons.com
Amorefurrcoons Elgin AmoreFurrCoons.com
SwanStar Maine Coon Cats Roscoe MaineCoonKittenSwanStar.com
Ray du Soleil Chicago RayduSoleil.com
Wild Onion Maine Coons Chicago WildOnionMaineCoons.com
Coon Shadow Lawrenceville CoonShadowMaineCoons.com
B Street Cattery Washington BStreetCattery.com
TheYankeeCat Chicago TheYankeeCat.us
Buctales Maine Coons Northern Illinois Buctales.com
Midwestcoons Crystal Lake Facebook.com/Midwestcoons
Massive Paws Maine Coons Millstadt Mercurio0506.wixsite.com/MassivePawsMaineCoon

Chemicoons

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From the breeder:

I love, raise, show and breed healthy, sweet, large and beautiful Maine Coon Cats who have been screened for healthy hearts and hips, as well as those to whom they are bred, to ensure I produce the healthiest cats possible. Our kittens go to approved, indoor only homes and with a no-declaw agreement. No cat in my home is caged, and kittens are all raised underfoot.

Quick Info:
  • Location: Rockford, Illinois
  • Associations: TICA
  • Website: Chemicoons.com
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Amorefurrcoons

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? Yes See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

We are a high quality Maine Coon Breeders in Illinois. Whether you are located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan or anywhere else in the United States, AmoreFurrCoons can help you get the kitten of your dreams! We have TICA registered European Champion Bloodline Maine Coons. We specialize in Black Smoke, Red Silver, Red Tabbie and Tortoiseshell Maine Coons for Adoption.

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SwanStar Maine Coon Cats

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From the breeder:

SwanStar is a small Maine Coon cattery located in Northern Illinois, TICA and CFA registered, specializes in red classic and cream/silver classic purebred Maine Coon kittens.

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Ray du Soleil

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

Our philosophy to raising our cats is simple, they are part of the family, raised underfoot. Kittens are handledfrom birth and they have constant human contact. We make sure they are properly socialized in order to adaptquickly to their new families. We care about their well-being so our priority is to make sure that they find foreverhomes.

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  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Associations: TICA,CFA
  • Website: RayduSoleil.com
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Wild Onion Maine Coons

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

Our mission in breeding and caring for out kittens is to ensure they are thriving in a healthy and social environment. Our cattery is small, which enables us to devote quality time to each kitten. We raise our kittens on healthy diets, feeding them high-quality grain-free dry and wet food.

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Coon Shadow

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

We are a small scale hobby Maine coon cattery , located in South eastern IL . Producing happy and healthy Maine coons with friendly and outgoing temperaments . Parents of kittens are tested for HCM Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ) , Hip Dysplasia , feline leukemia virus FeLV) and , feline immunodeficiency virus FIV).

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B Street Cattery

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

We believe each of their general personality types compliment each other which is one reason we like having both around) and both make terrific pets for a great many people. To be sure, there are a number of other breeds of cats available and all of them are wonderful, but the Norwegians and Maine Coons are very special to us.

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TheYankeeCat

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

We are located in the West Suburbs of Chicago. The Cattery is registered to TICA [The International Cat Assiciation] and we are a small home cattery where cats are raised ‘under our feet’ as pets. They are our family members. Maine Coons love to play, so we see that they have active, happy life!

Quick Info:
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Associations: TICA,CFA
  • Website: TheYankeeCat.us
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Buctales Maine Coons

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

We are a proud, long-standing cattery located on the Wisconsin/Illinois border. We are dedicated to bringing you friendly, healthy Maine Coons, while breeding for the betterment of the breed. Our kittens come to you, vaccinated and veterinarian checked at 12-16 weeks of age.

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  • Location: Northern Illinois, Illinois
  • Associations: CFA
  • Website: Buctales.com
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Midwestcoons

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

A small, family owned Maine Coon cattery located in Northern Illinois. We are CFA and TICA registered.

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Massive Paws Maine Coons

Has this breeder been Cat Kingpin Certified? No See our Certified Breeder Agreement

From the breeder:

Massive Paws breeds beautiful Maine Coon Kittens and is located in Midwest Illinois, in a small historic town. We are about 20 minutes from St. Louis Missouri and about 4.5 hours from Chicago Illinois. We raise our Maine Coons as part of our family with as much love and cuddling as any kitten would hope to have. Massive Paws is registered through TICA and kittens will come with a 1 year health guarantee.

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Not finding what you need?

Catteries are typically family-run, and sometimes there just aren't enough options near you. If our listed options for Maine Coon Cats in Illinois weren't enough, consider try considering another breed, a nearby state for this Maine Coon Cats, or asking our Facebook group!

FAQs when considering Maine Coon Cats

What should I ask to choose the right Maine Coon Cat breeder?

While there are many people in Illinois who claim to be ethical Maine Coon Cat breeders, not all hold a standard that you can feel great about. Asking some relevant questions about their philosophy will ensure you avoid Maine Coon Cat breeders that do this only for financial gain, not having the interests of the cats or you in mind. Make sure you ask about:

  • Health history of the parents and vaccinations. They should have their first vaccinations by the time they're adopted.
  • Whether they've bred their Maine Coon Cats with other breeds (they should disclose this and it would make it not a purebred lien.
  • Have the socialized the kitten among other kittens?
  • Do they belong to a Illinois Maine Coon Cat breed club? You can ask for references from the club.

Why does it matter if I buy from a registered Maine Coon Cat breeder?

When you buy from a registered Maine Coon Cat breeder (with either their local Maine Coon Cat club, governing body, or TICA/CFA), that ensures that a standard of care and expertise is enforced. You can ask them about a wide range of topics such as the Maine Coon Cat’s genealogy, the right kitten for you, common health problems with Maine Coon Cats to look out for. We offer additional registration through our Cat Kingpin Certified program as well, although it's not a replacement for other registrations.

maine coon kitten litter in Illinois
Maine Coon Kittens from Coon shadow maine coons in Lawrenceville

What Are Maine Coon Cats Like?

A Maine Coon cat is known for its large size. Weighing between 8-18 pounds and up to 40 inches in length, they are muscular, solid cats. Their fur is smooth and silky and the long coat can come in a variety of patterns and colors. Registered Maine Coon breeders will have kittens for sale with cream, blue, black, tabby, bi-coloured and many other fur variations.

Maine Coon cats are known to be friendly and affectionate, and whose intelligence and playfulness make them an excellent companion and family pet. When considering a Maine Coon for your family, it’s important to note that this breed of cat needs human companionship and being left alone regularly will make them anxious.

How Much Do Maine Coon Cats Cost in Illinois?

As a sought-after breed, Maine Coon Cats for sale in Illinois cost between $4000 and $6000. A cat’s price is based on its pedigree, coat quality, age, health and vaccination history. If an Maine Coon Cat’s parents are show-winning, they can be even more expensive.

maine coon kittens for sale in Illinois
Maine Coon Kittens from Chemicoons Maine Coon Cats of Illinois in Rockford

Are Maine Coon Cats Prone to Any Health Problems?

Maine Coon cats are generally healthy, but like all cats, they can develop common health issues such as dental problems, obesity, and urinary tract infections. They are also prone to certain genetic conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart disease that can be screened for and managed with proper care.

Michael Steele

List Author: Michael Steele

I have had two interests since I was very young… the Internet and cats. I grew up with two lovely cats in my family, Midnight and Chloe. But when I started looking for a cat as an adult, I realized how few reliable resources there are for finding ethical breeders. So I combined my Internet skills and cat knowledge to create Cat Kingpin, the #1 resource for cat breeders online. Have a question or suggestion for my list? You can reach me here.