In 2026, registered Maine Coon kittens in Canada commonly cost approximately $2,500–$5,000 CAD, with some kittens priced higher for uncommon colours, desirable traits, exceptional pedigrees or breeding rights. Current advertised prices from established BC breeders also fall across a broad range, from approximately $2,500 to more than $5,000.When comparing prices, it is important to look beyond the purchase price. Ask what health testing has been completed on the parents, whether the kitten is registered, what veterinary care and vaccinations are included, whether there is a written health guarantee, and what support the breeder provides after the kitten goes home.A lower purchase price isn't necessarily a better value, and a higher price doesn't automatically mean a better breeder. Health, responsible breeding practices, transparency and how the kittens are raised should be the priority.Maine Coon Mayo PricingOur pet kitten pricing is based on colour and traits:Solid or tabby: $2,800 CADSilver or smoke: +$500Polydactyl: +$500Blue-eyed kittens: Starting at $5,000Phoenix-coloured kittens: Because Phoenix is an extremely rare and newly emerging colour, our Phoenix kittens will currently be evaluated for potential breeding homes before being offered as pets.What is included?Every Maine Coon Mayo kitten goes home with:4-year health guarantee TICA breeder slip for registrationMicrochipFirst two sets of vaccinationsMultiple dewormingsVeterinary health certificateOne month of complimentary Trupanion pet insuranceGo-home package including a brand-new soft carrier, food, toy, and kitten information packageSpay/neuter contract administered through SpaySecureLifelong breeder support Our goal is to send families home with a healthy, well-socialized kitten and the support and resources they need for the years ahead.

Yes! Maine Coons are known for their affectionate, social personalities and can make wonderful companions for families. They are often playful, confident and people-oriented, and many enjoy being involved in everyday family life.At Maine Coon Mayo, a registered Maine Coon breeder near Nelson, British Columbia, temperament is an important part of our breeding program. Our kittens are raised in our home with regular handling, household activity and interaction from an early age to help prepare them for life with their future families.As with any breed, individual personalities vary, so we also help families choose a kitten whose temperament is a good match for their home and lifestyle.

Our 4-Year Health GuaranteeAt Maine Coon Mayo, health is at the heart of our breeding program. Every pairing is carefully planned with a focus on genetic health, temperament, structure, and the long-term well-being of the kittens we produce.That’s why every Maine Coon Mayo kitten is backed by our 4-Year Health Guarantee.We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive health guarantees available from a Maine Coon breeder in British Columbia. Our guarantee reflects the confidence we have in our breeding cats, health testing, veterinary care, and the standards we maintain within our program.More Than a GuaranteeBringing home a kitten is a long-term commitment, and choosing a breeder should be too. Our responsibility to our kittens doesn’t end when they leave our home.Families who choose Maine Coon Mayo receive not only our written health guarantee, but also our continued support throughout their kitten’s life.

Yes. Health testing is one of the most important parts of our breeding program.Our breeding cats are health tested for:OFA Hip Certification: Every breeding cat has their hips X-rayed and submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for evaluation and certification. Only cats that receive a passing OFA hip grade are approved for our breeding program.DNA Testing: Our breeding cats are genetically screened through Wisdom Panel for more than 50 inherited health conditions, including Maine Coon-specific conditions such as HCM and SMA.Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Our breeding cats are DNA tested negative for the known Maine Coon HCM mutation. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Our breeding cats are DNA tested negative for SMA. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Our cats are genetically screened for PKD. Carrier status is carefully considered when planning pairings so that affected kittens are not produced. FIV & FeLV: Our breeding cats are tested for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and are negative.PCR Testing: We utilize upper respiratory PCR panels and comprehensive fecal PCR testing when indicated, allowing us to identify specific pathogens rather than treating symptoms blindly.Veterinary Care: Our cats receive regular veterinary care, vaccinations, dental care as needed, parasite prevention and ongoing monitoring of their overall health and condition.Health testing cannot guarantee that a cat will never develop a health problem, but responsible screening allows us to make informed breeding decisions and reduce the risk of preventable and inherited disease.We stand behind our breeding program with a 4-Year Genetic Health Guarantee and are committed to producing healthy, well-adjusted Maine Coons for the families who trust us.Transparency matters to us. You can view each of our breeding cats’ individual health testing results directly on their personal profile page.A note about cardiac screening: Our breeding cats are DNA tested for the known Maine Coon HCM mutation. At this time, we do not routinely perform screening echocardiograms on our breeding cats. Many of our imported breeding cats come from established lines where their parents have also received clear cardiac echocardiograms, providing additional health information when we evaluate potential breeding cats.Echocardiography can identify structural changes present at the time of examination, but it cannot predict whether a cat will develop HCM later in life. We continually review our health-testing protocols as veterinary recommendations and available testing evolve.

The best way to reserve a Maine Coon Mayo kitten is by joining our Priority List. Our kittens are offered to Priority List families first and are often reserved before becoming publicly available. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email offering you an available spot on our Piriority List. You can secure your place on the list by signing our Priority List agreement and submitting your deposit.The FIRST STEP is the KITTEN APPLICATION - Please click here. Average wait: Approximately 6–24 months, depending on your preferences, upcoming litters, and your position on the list.2-Trait Guarantee: When joining, you may select two priority traits you are looking for in your future kitten, such as colour, sex, polydactyl paws, or another available trait. We guarantee the opportunity to reserve a kitten matching those two traits within your Priority List term.More flexibility = shorter wait: Families who are open to several colours, sexes, or other characteristics will generally have more opportunities to choose a kitten sooner.Priority access: Priority List families always receive the first opportunity to reserve available kittens.Maximum 20 families: We keep our Priority List capped at just 20 families at any given time. This allows us to keep wait times manageable and provide a more personalized experience for the families waiting for a Maine Coon Mayo kitten. Once our Priority List reaches 20 families, new spots will only become available as current families reserve their kittens and leave the list.

Yes! We actually have 2 lists:General List - this is my list of approved applicants who are interested in future kittens, but have not placed a deposit yet.  ***Priority List- This is my deposit list, and kittens are always offered to families on this list first. Once everyone on the Priority List has chosen, any remaining kittens become available to those on the General list. It is rare that kittens are not reserved by the Priority List. Joining the Priority List is the best way to guarantee a kitten within 2 years (often sooner) of your preferred 2 traits. ​Click here for our non-obligatory Kitten Application!

At Maine Coon Mayo, we intentionally keep our Priority List small and cap it at a maximum of 20 families at any given time. This allows us to keep wait times reasonable and provide a more personal experience for the families waiting for one of our kittens.Our Priority List currently has 16 families, which means only 4 spots are currently available.Families should expect to wait approximately 6–24 months for their kitten. Your individual wait will depend on your preferences, the time of year you join, upcoming litters, and the kittens produced. Families with more flexible preferences may have the opportunity to choose a kitten sooner.Being on our Priority List gives you first access to our available kittens, and all kittens are offered to Priority List families before being made available to the general public.We cannot guarantee exactly what Mother Nature will give us, but keeping our list to just 20 families helps us provide realistic opportunities without maintaining an excessively long waitlist.

We are a small, home-based cattery, so we do not always have kittens available. We plan our litters carefully around the health and well-being of our queens rather than trying to have kittens available year-round.As of August 2026, we are nearing the end of our kitten season, with two more litters planned before the end of the year.For 2027, we are currently planning approximately six litters total — one from each of our breeding queens. Litter sizes can vary considerably, so the number of kittens we have each year is never guaranteed.Because we keep our breeding program intentionally small, families hoping for a Maine Coon Mayo kitten are encouraged to join our Priority List, which is capped at just 20 families at a time.

At Maine Coon Mayo, our kittens typically go to their new homes at around 12 weeks of age.By this time, kittens have received their first two sets of vaccinations, multiple dewormings, a microchip, and a veterinary health examination. Just as importantly, those additional weeks with their mother and littermates provide valuable time for social development, confidence, play, and learning appropriate kitten behaviour.We evaluate every litter individually, and a kitten will only leave once we are confident they are healthy, thriving, and ready for the transition to their new family.Our goal isn't simply to send kittens home as soon as possible. We want them to leave healthy, confident, well-socialized, and prepared for their new life.

Maine Coon Mayo is a small, home-based cattery located near Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, in the beautiful Kootenay region.Our cats and kittens are raised in our home as part of our family, with plenty of love, socialization, and daily interaction.For the privacy and safety of our family and animals, our exact location is provided to families when joining the Priority List.

We prefer families to pick up their kitten in person whenever possible. Make a little trip of it! Nelson, BC is a beautiful, artsy mountain town with fantastic restaurants, accommodations, and plenty to explore. You can enjoy a visit to the Kootenays and then come out to our farm to meet us and pick up your new kitten.We understand that travelling to Nelson isn’t possible for everyone, so we also offer:✈️ Direct flight to Vancouver: Kittens can fly cargo from Trail, BC to Vancouver for a flat fee of $500.🚗 Personal delivery: We can deliver your kitten up to 250 km from our cattery for $2/km, calculated one way.We’re happy to discuss the best and safest travel option for your kitten when the time comes.

We produce Maine Coons in a wide variety of colours, patterns and traits, depending on the pairing.Colours may include:BlackBlueRed (orange)CreamSilverBrown/blackTortieTorbie Patterns may include:SolidBi-colourClassic tabbyMackerel tabbySpotted tabbyTicked tabbyOther possibilities include:Smoke/Silver Inhibitor White markings, from small amounts of white to more noticeable bicolour patternsPolydactyl paws - Mitten polydactyl and patty-paw polydactyl Dominant blue eyes (DBE)Phoenix colouring We are currently developing our Phoenix and dominant blue eye (DBE) lines, which will bring some particularly unique possibilities to future Maine Coon Mayo litters.Colours and patterns vary with every pairing, and because Mother Nature ultimately decides, we cannot guarantee that a particular pairing will produce a certain colour, pattern, sex or trait. Please note: We are not currently able to produce red (orange) females, as this requires a red sire. This is something we hope to introduce to our breeding program in the future!

DBE stands for Dominant Blue Eyes. It is a genetic trait that can produce blue or partially blue (odd) eyes in Maine Coons that would not normally have blue eyes based on their coat colour.Unlike the blue eyes associated with white cats, DBE is inherited as a dominant trait and can occur in cats with many different coat colours and patterns. Depending on the individual cat, DBE may produce two blue eyes, one blue eye and one traditionally coloured eye, or variations in the amount and intensity of blue.DBE is still relatively uncommon in Maine Coons and is something we are introducing thoughtfully into our breeding program. Our goal is to produce beautiful blue-eyed Maine Coons while continuing to prioritize the health, temperament, structure and breed type that are most important to us.

A Phoenix Maine Coon is a Maine Coon with a newly identified and extremely rare colour trait that creates a distinctive warm reddish or mahogany appearance. Phoenix kittens can sometimes resemble traditional red kittens at birth, but the genetics behind their colour are different.Phoenix is still very new within the Maine Coon breed, and research into its genetics and expression is ongoing. As the kittens mature, the unique pigmentation becomes more apparent, creating the rich colouring that distinguishes Phoenix from traditional red.We are incredibly proud to be the first cattery in Western Canada to introduce the Phoenix colour into our breeding program. Being part of the early development of this exciting new colour is something we take very seriously, with health, temperament, structure and true Maine Coon type remaining at the forefront of our breeding decisions.

We use a company called SpaySecure to protect your kitten’s health. SpaySecure uses binding contracts to ensure cat sterilization at a healthy age. They’ll follow up with you to provide advice and reminders, ensuring your kitten’s sterilization. The cost of the SpaySecure program is included in the kitten price. The cost of the actual spay/neuter surgery is the responsibility of the buyer.  All of our kittens must be altered by 6 months of age.

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Because Maine Coon Mayo is located within our private home and property, we do not offer in-person cattery tours to prospective families. There are a few important reasons for this:Biosecurity & Health: Protecting the health of our cats and kittens is our highest priority. Viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens can unknowingly be carried onto a property on shoes, clothing, hands, and personal belongings. Limiting unnecessary visitors helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment.Privacy: Our cats are raised as part of our family, in our home — not in a commercial facility. While we are very proud of how our cats live and are cared for, our home is also our private family space.Time & Animal Care: Caring for our cats and kittens is only part of life here. We also manage our farm, work outside the home, and have family commitments. Limiting visits allows us to dedicate our time where it matters most — to the animals in our care.Picking Up Your KittenFamilies who have reserved a kitten are welcome to pick up their kitten from our property on their scheduled go-home date. At that time, we are happy to welcome you in and show you where our cats and kittens are raised.Want to See Our Cattery?Transparency is very important to us. We are always happy to arrange a video call or virtual cattery tour with prospective families so you can meet us, see our cats and their environment, and ask questions in real time.This allows us to be open about our breeding program while still protecting the health, safety, and privacy of our cats and our home.

No, we do not show our cats, and showing is not something we plan to pursue.Cat shows can be a wonderful experience for breeders and owners who enjoy them, but they simply aren’t part of our vision for Maine Coon Mayo. We have our own preferences when it comes to the Maine Coon type, structure, expression, and overall look we want to produce. We intentionally breed toward a more pronounced “wild type” appearance while remaining within the established Maine Coon breed standard. We love strong features, substantial structure, impressive ear furnishings, and that unmistakable wild Maine Coon expression. Those preferences do not always align with the cats that are rewarded in the show ring, and we are comfortable breeding toward the qualities we value rather than seeking validation through titles or awards.Showing would also require significant travel from our location, considerable time away from home, and an environment that we feel could be unnecessarily stressful for some of our cats. We would much rather devote that time and energy to our cats at home, our breeding program, health testing, raising our kittens, and supporting our kitten families.That said, we have absolutely nothing against cat shows or those who participate in them. Showing is simply a personal choice. If one of our kitten families is passionate about showing their Maine Coon, we are happy to support and encourage them in pursuing something they enjoy.At Maine Coon Mayo, a ribbon or title does not determine the value of our cats. Our focus is on producing healthy, well-tempered, beautiful Maine Coons with the distinctive wild type we love, while respecting the established standard of the Maine Coon breed.

We would like to start working with a limited number of registered breeders. If you are a registered breeder and are looking for breeding rights, please reach out to us! We still ask that you fill out a kitten application, even if you are a breeder.

Our kittens are raised on a varied diet so they are comfortable eating different types and textures of food before they go home. We currently feed Purina Pro Plan Kitten kibble, a variety of quality canned wet foods, fresh raw food, and SMACK dehydrated raw food.Offering a variety helps make the transition to a new home as seamless as possible. New families can continue feeding what their kitten is already familiar with, while gradually transitioning to the diet that works best for their household.Each kitten goes home with a starter bag that includes a small bag of Purina Pro Plan Kitten kibble and some wet kitten food to help make those first few days a little easier.