Pounce Maine Coons:
TICA Registered Maine Coon Breeder

Pounce Maine Coons is a TICA (The International Cat Association) registered Maine Coon breeder focused on raising healthy kittens with the exceptional qualities that make the Maine Coon such a wonderful companion.
We focus on health, temperament and luxurious coats & colors. Taking pride in operating independently since 2023; Pounce Maine Coons produces classics, polydactyls, high smokes & silvers, shaded and blue eyed Maine Coons right here in our home.
We are located in Chicago, Illinois with families all over Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Mexico. Experienced in travel with kittens and adults, we are no stranger to hand delivering our Maine Coons.
Our Resrvation Process is simple. You will fill out an Application and complete a phone interview to be considered an Approved Guardian (AG). AG status means you may get a kitten from us at any time. When you have been matched with a kitten you simply sign our contract and place a deposit to reserve your Maine Coon. After your kitten has been reserved you will receive weekly updates until it is Go-Home day!

“If man could be crossed with the cat, it would improve man, but deteriorate the cat.” -Mark Twain
The Pedigreed Maine Coon Cat
Maine Coon Breeder Focused
on the Whole Cat

The Maine Coon cat is known for its impressive size, long coat, and gentle personality, but the qualities we value most are the ones that cannot be seen in a photograph. Health, temperament, structure, social development, and overall quality of life all play an important role in our breeding program.
Our goal is to raise Maine Coon kittens that are not only beautiful, but confident, affectionate, well-adjusted, and prepared to become cherished members of their families. Every litter is raised with individual attention and a focus on giving each kitten the best possible beginning. Being raised in our home from day one gives every kitten the confidence needed to join your household.
We welcome homes with lifestyles of all varieties – Are you an urban dweller or live on the road? Or maybe you live in another country… Pounce Maine Coons takes pride in finding homes for our cats that will go on to live unique and fulfilling lives. We have kittens and adults that love adventurous lifestyles and others that prefer the couch – getting to know each other is the first step to meeting your new family member. We care deeply about making sure we, you and the cat are the perfect match for each other.
We make sure each kitten receives high quality veterinary care before leaving. That means physcial exams, age-appropriate vaccinations and deowrming or fecal testing. Having worked in the veterinary field for several years before starting Pounce Maine Coons has provided me with insight that not all pet parents may have. I am always educating myself further, educating our families and making adjustments to procedures within the cattery as the years go by.
As a Pounce Maine Coon family you can rest asured that you will have lifelong guidance in veterinary services, nutritional and grooming topics. Knowing how our Maine Coon kittens go on to to develop in everyway is so important to our breeding program decisions. We couldn’t do this without you!
Practicing Thoughtful Breeding.
Each litter has a purpose, and every kitten deserves the same level of care and attention regardless of whether they are destined for a family home or remain part of a breeding program. To date, we have produced 34 Maine Coons with exactly 50% of them leaving with a littermate, half sibling or retired adult! Each decision we make – litter planning, holding back kittens, bringing in new breeding prospects and retirement decisions are based around knowing pedigrees, COI percentages, personalities, and an over all health status. That includes immune responses, heart and hip health, DNA markers and stress responses. We always advocate for our cats wellbeing and happiness with staying intact and producing kittens.
Our kittens are raised in our home where they can experience everyday household sounds, handling, interaction, and plenty of human attention. As they grow, we pay attention to each kitten’s individual personality and development rather than treating every kitten exactly the same. Some are outgoing and adventurous. Others are more observant and laid-back. Some want to be involved in absolutely everything. Getting to know those differences helps us understand each kitten and helps us make thoughtful matches with their future families. Our kittens have access to their own bedroom and are rasied with their mothers until they leave. Kittens require a lot of food and enrichment. We provide them with toys, scratchers, climbing trees, chasers and so much more. They all have baths & blowdrys, nail trims and brush training. Our products and routines are always shared with you so you can continue them once they leave.
Health In The Maine Coon Cat
Health & Genetic Testing

Health testing, veterinary care, appropriate nutrition, preventative care, and responsible breeding decisions are important parts of our program. We consider both the individual cat and the health history represented throughout its pedigree when making breeding decisions.
Our Maine Coons receive veterinary care from AAHA accredited facilities that operate based on Cat Friendly Practice Gold Standards. We are confident that the care received from our Feline Specialist Veterinarians put the kittens health first.
We also believe prospective owners deserve transparency. Our health practices, genetic testing, veterinary care, and health guarantee are all part of helping families make an informed decision when choosing a Maine Coon from Pounce.
You can expect clearly documented physical exams, vaccination status, deworming/fecal testing, and more. You will know from the begining what your kitten has received or will receive in the future. In addition, you can always expect transparency with the status of your kitten. If they catch a cold or require treatment the kitten will stay with us until cleared by our Veterinarian.
Health Testing Menu
DNA Screening
Our adult Maine Coons are screened for 40+ Genetic Disease & Disorder genetics. In addition, this test tells us Blood Type, Color Genetics and other Physical Traits.
Echocardiogram
Our adult Maine Coons undergo Echocardiograms by our Board Certified Cardiologist to rule out Heart Disease, defects or issues.
OFA Hip Grading
Our adult Maine Coons undergo sedated xrays that are graded by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals to rule out Hip Dysplasia.



