Farmington, Minnesota · ACFA listed cattery
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale
Kats Kits is a small Maine Coon cattery in Farmington, Minnesota, just south of the Twin Cities, dedicated to raising healthy, happy kittens. Kat Doring has bred cats here since the mid-2000s, and every litter is born and raised in her home: handled every day, used to family life and ready for a family of its own by the time it leaves at ten weeks. Kittens go home to families across the US.
The Maine Coon is the only long-haired cat native to America, and it has a lot going for it. These are big, intelligent, loyal cats that love company. They want to be wherever you are, help with the housework and keep a close eye on anything happening on a computer.
- ACFA listed cattery
- Raised at home
- Home at 10 weeks
- Written health guarantee
- Delivered across the US
Why Families Choose Kats Kits
A registered cattery
Kats Kits is on the American Cat Fanciers Association's Maine Coon breeder list. You can look it up yourself before you call.
A show record
Cats from Kats Kits have earned Champion and Grand Champion titles, judged against the breed standard by people who know it.
Raised in the house
Every litter grows up indoors with the family, so the kittens are used to people, handling and everyday noise before they leave. How Kat raises them.
Tested parents
The parents are DNA tested, and every kitten tests negative for FeLV and FIV and has its first vaccinations before it goes.
A guarantee in writing
Your vet checks the kitten within 72 hours. If it is unwell, Kat takes it back and treats or replaces it. The terms are published in full in the kitten contract.
Kept in touch
Kat asks every family to send a photo once their kitten has settled in. She wants to hear how they are getting on, long after go-home day.
What a Kats Kits Kitten Costs
Every pet kitten is $700, male or female. A $200 deposit holds the kitten you choose, and the balance is due before your kitten leaves. The deposit is not refundable, so Kat is happy to talk it through before you decide.
The price covers the first two rounds of kitten vaccinations, a negative FeLV and FIV test, and a written health guarantee. Travel is quoted separately, depending on how your kitten gets to you.
At a glance
- Price$700
- Deposit$200, non-refundable
- Go home at10 weeks
- Vaccinations2 rounds of FVRCP
- FeLV and FIVTested negative
- Spay or neuterBefore 9 months
Raised at Home by Kat
Kat Doring has bred cats in Farmington since the mid-2000s, and Kats Kits is listed on the American Cat Fanciers Association's Maine Coon breeder list. Cats from Kats Kits have earned Champion and Grand Champion titles in the show ring.
The kittens grow up in the house, around people, noise and other cats, so they arrive in their new homes already used to everyday life. Every kitten leaves with a piece of Kat's heart, and she likes to hear how they are getting on.
A Previous Litter at Play
The Maine Coon in Brief
Big, slowly
Maine Coons are one of the largest domestic breeds. Males often reach 13 to 18 pounds and females 8 to 12, and they keep growing until three to five years old.
Gentle and sociable
They are known as the gentle giants of the cat world: friendly, playful well into adulthood, and happy to follow their people from room to room.
A coat built for winters
The long, water-resistant coat suits a Minnesota winter. It sheds, and a brush two or three times a week keeps it free of knots.
How Big a Maine Coon Kitten Gets
Maine Coons grow slowly. A kitten that goes home at ten weeks weighs about the same as any other kitten, then keeps filling out for years. These are typical ranges; individual cats vary, and males run larger than females.
| Age | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 2 to 4 lb |
| 6 months | 7 to 11 lb |
| 1 year | 9 to 15 lb |
| Grown, females (3 to 5 years) | 8 to 12 lb |
| Grown, males (3 to 5 years) | 13 to 18 lb |
Is a Maine Coon Right for You?
A good match if you want
- A sociable cat that follows you around and joins in
- A playful companion well into adulthood
- A cat that usually gets on with children and calm dogs
- A big, sturdy cat rather than a delicate one
- A long-term friend: 10 to 13 years is typical
Think twice if
- Someone at home has a cat allergy. Maine Coons are not hypoallergenic
- You cannot brush a long coat two or three times a week
- You want a cat that keeps to itself all day
- There is no room for a large litter box and a sturdy cat tree
- The cat would need to live outdoors
Colors at Kats Kits
Maine Coons come in almost every color and pattern. Recent kittens include red classic tabbies, blue classic tabbies, blue cream torties and brown classic torbies, polydactyls and solid blacks, and earlier litters have included brown mackerel tabbies, brown and white tabbies and solid blues. Each kitten on the available kittens page has its color listed.
How to Bring a Kitten Home
1. Get in touch
Call or email Kat. Tell her which kitten you like and a little about your home.
2. Hold your kitten
A deposit holds the kitten you choose until go-home day.
3. Go home at ten weeks
Meet Kat at MSP, have her deliver within an hour of Farmington, or have your kitten brought to you.
Kittens Delivered Across the US
Most families come from outside Minnesota. A kitten can travel to you with a flight nanny who carries it in the cabin, as airline cargo, or by ground transport; how kittens travel explains each option. Kat delivers in person within about an hour of Farmington and can meet you at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP), about 30 minutes from the cattery.
Searching for Maine Coon kittens for sale near you? Start with your state.
Your Kitten's First Week Home
A new home is a big change for a ten-week-old kitten. A little preparation makes the first days calm instead of stressful.
- Start with one room. Food, water, a litter box and a hiding spot in a quiet room. Open up the rest of the house over a few days.
- Keep the food the same. Ask Kat what the kitten is eating and stay with it at first. A sudden change of food is the commonest cause of an upset stomach. More on what Maine Coons eat.
- Book the vet. The health guarantee asks for a check within 72 hours. Book it before your kitten arrives.
- Expect a sniffle. Stress can bring on a runny nose, watery eyes or a loose stool for a day or two. Mention anything that lasts to your vet and to Kat.
- Give it something to climb. A sturdy cat tree and a tall scratching post save your furniture.
Shopping list
- A large, uncovered litter box and unscented litter
- The same food the kitten eats now
- Wide, shallow food and water bowls
- A tall, heavy scratching post and a cat tree
- A wide-toothed comb and a slicker brush (grooming guide)
- A sturdy carrier
- Wand toys for play together
How to Buy a Maine Coon Kitten Safely
Maine Coons are one of the most copied listings online, and fake kitten ads are common. Whoever you buy from, these checks protect you:
- Check the registry yourself. Look the cattery up on the registry's own site, not through a link the seller sends. Kats Kits is on the ACFA Maine Coon breeder list.
- Talk to the breeder. A phone or video call with the kitten in view tells you more than any photo.
- Get the terms in writing before you pay anything: price, deposit, health guarantee and what happens if something goes wrong. Ours are in the kitten contract.
- Be wary of pressure. A breeder who rushes you, or asks for gift cards or cryptocurrency, is a warning sign.
- Expect questions back. A good breeder wants to know about your home as much as you want to know about the kitten.
The Maine Coon Guide
Answers to what people most often ask about the breed.
- What is a Maine Coon?The breed, its history and what sets it apart
- How much does one cost?Kitten prices and the cost of ownership
- How big do they get?Growth, weight and when they stop growing
- How long do they live?Lifespan and keeping them healthy
- What are they like?Temperament with people, children and pets
- Are they hypoallergenic?Allergies and what to expect
- Do they shed?Coat care, brushing and bathing
- What do they eat?Feeding kittens and adults
- Is my cat a Maine Coon?The signs, and the limits of guessing
- What do they look like?Head to tail, kittens to adults
- How do I care for one?The owner's checklist, day by day
- How do kittens grow?Every stage from newborn to grown
Questions and Answers
How do I reserve a kitten?
Call or email Kat and tell her which kitten you like and a little about your home. A $200 deposit then holds that kitten for you, and the balance is paid before your kitten leaves.
How much is a Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits?
$700 for a pet kitten, male or female. Travel, if your kitten is coming to you, is quoted separately.
How old are the kittens when they go home?
Ten weeks. They stay with Kat until then.
Do you ship kittens?
Yes. A kitten can fly with a flight nanny who carries it in the cabin, fly as airline cargo, or travel by ground transport. Travel is arranged with you and quoted for your route. Kittens can also go to Canada, and to Australia once its import rules are met.
Is Kats Kits a registered cattery?
Yes. Kats Kits is listed on the American Cat Fanciers Association's Maine Coon breeder list, under Kat Doring in Farmington, Minnesota.
What vaccinations will my kitten have had?
Two rounds of the FVRCP kitten vaccine, already given before go-home day: the first at about 6 to 8 weeks and the second at 9 to 10 weeks. FVRCP protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus and feline panleukopenia (distemper). The last FVRCP booster and the rabies vaccine are due at around 12 to 16 weeks, and your vet will schedule them.
What is the health guarantee?
Take your kitten to your own vet within 72 hours of bringing it home. If your vet finds it unwell, Kat takes the kitten back and either treats it and returns it to you or replaces it with a kitten of equal quality.
Are Maine Coons good with children and other pets?
Usually, yes. Their easy-going nature suits family life, and kittens raised in a busy home settle in easily. Tell Kat who is at home and she will say which kitten suits.