Everything we are asked, answered.

European Maine Coons descend from breeding programs in Russia, Poland, Italy, and surrounding countries that emphasize heavy bone, profound muzzles, lynx-tipped ears, and a larger overall silhouette.

Our males commonly reach 22-26 lbs at full maturity, and females 13-16 lbs. Full size is typically reached between 3 and 5 years of age.

Yes — every parent in our program is DNA tested through Optimal Selection for HCM, SMA, PKDef, and dozens of additional markers. Genetic testing reduces known risks but cannot guarantee lifelong freedom from disease.

We place a small number of kittens each year, and we'd rather take the time to know each family well than rush a reservation. The Priority Waitlist is how that conversation begins.

Reservations begin with a Priority Waitlist application. Once we've spoken, a reservation fee secures your priority position for an upcoming pairing.

We share the current reservation fee privately after speaking with each family. The fee is credited toward the final placement.

Kittens come home at 10 weeks of age, subject to each kitten's health and readiness — with their age-appropriate FVRCP series and deworming complete, rabies given when age and state law allow, microchipped, litter-trained, and socialized in our home. Any remaining boosters are documented for your veterinarian.

Pickup is preferred near Charleston, South Carolina. For approved families outside our area, transport options may be discussed on a case-by-case basis. We do not use unattended commercial freight shipping.

We are based in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Pickup details are shared privately with our reserved families.

Yes — every Ironmane kitten comes with a written, signed health guarantee covering the conditions we screen for.

Yes. Ironmane Coons is a CFA Registered Cattery (#403766) and a TICA member cattery (Client ID 2134409). Every kitten goes home with full pedigree documentation and individual registration paperwork.

Pet kittens come home under a spay/neuter Reservation Agreement; we provide written guidance on timing with your veterinarian.

Visits are reserved for families who have completed the Priority Waitlist conversation. This protects our cats and queens, especially during kittenhood.

We feed a rotation of high-quality wet and raw diets. A detailed feeding guide and starter food go home with every kitten.

We breed deliberately — a small, intentional number of pairings each year across our queens.

Selection is collaborative. We match kittens to families based on temperament, your priorities, and our knowledge of each kitten.

We focus on black smoke, solid black, black silver tabby, and blue — but we breed first for structure, health, and temperament.

Pricing reflects bloodline, color rarity, and structure. Specific pricing is shared after we've spoken with you about your family.

Selective breeder placements are available to established catteries on a case-by-case basis.

Yes — if circumstances change, your kitten is always welcome back into our home. We require it in our Reservation Agreement.

Reserved families step into our Private Litter Journal. Our Instagram is the most current public journal — daily moments from our home.

Lifetime breeder support. We remain a resource for guidance, questions, and the long arc of your Maine Coon's life.