Central Ohio
The Story of
Six Springs
A small cattery in Greenville, Ohio. A deep love for one of the world's most extraordinary breeds. And a commitment to doing this right — every single time.
Our Origin
Born from the
Timberlands
Six Springs takes its name from the six natural springs that run through our property in central Ohio — a quiet, wooded stretch of land where the seasons announce themselves loudly and the forest feels ancient. It seemed a fitting name for cats that carry something ancient in them too.
We are not a commercial operation. We are a family who fell in love with Maine Coons and decided, after years of research and mentorship, to breed them with the same care and intentionality we would want from a breeder ourselves.
Our kittens are born in our bedroom, raised in our living room, and sent home only when we are certain they are ready — and only to families we are certain are right for them.
"We will never be a large cattery. We will always be a careful one."
Our History
Years in the
Making
The First Six Springs Cats
We welcomed our first Maine Coons — a Black Silver Ticked Torbie queen named Marley and her sister, a Black Golden Shaded queen named Oakley. We fell simply and completely in love. A month later, King Caspian joined the castle — an icy High Black Smoke. With his strong jaw line and chin, he is the "icing" on the cake for the Six Springs Timbercoon lineage.
The Cattery Takes Shape
After a year of research, mentorship from established breeders, and TICA membership, we made the decision to breed intentionally. We acquired our first queens Marley and Oakley, as well as King Caspian, and began building our health-testing programme. While I worked on these things, my husband Tim revamped the area for our fur babies.
European Bloodlines
With the addition of Aurora and Caspian and the stud service of Mufasa, all from direct Russian lineages. Marley and Oakley's parents are imported from Switzerland. Our breeding programme has expanded to the queens and kings you see today — and our waitlist grew with it.
Still Small. Still Intentional.
We produce two litters per year per Queen. That is a deliberate choice. We will never be a large cattery. We will always be a careful one.
What We Stand For
Our Commitments
to Every Kitten
Health Above All
Every breeding cat is cardiac-screened annually by a board-certified cardiologist and tested clear for SMA, PKD, and FIV/FeLV. We do not breed cats we would not keep ourselves.
Raised Underfoot
Our kittens are born and raised in our home — not in a cattery room, not in a cage. They grow up with the sounds, smells, and rhythms of a real household. They are socialised from day one.
Temperament Matters
A Maine Coon should be gentle, curious, and deeply bonded to its people. We select for temperament as deliberately as we select for coat and conformation. Personality is not an afterthought.
European Bloodlines
Our breeding programme traces European Bloodlines. We invest in quality pedigrees because the foundation of every litter begins with the parents.
Small & Intentional
Two to three litters per year. That is our limit. We will never sacrifice the quality of our programme for volume. Every kitten deserves our full attention — and gets it.
Lifetime Support
When you bring home a Six Springs kitten, you gain a breeder for life. We are always available for questions, guidance, and the occasional kitten photo exchange. Our families are our community.
Health Programme
Our Health
Guarantee
Maine Coons are a healthy breed — but they are not without genetic risks. HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) is the most significant concern in the breed, and we take it seriously. Every breeding cat is screened annually. No exceptions.
Every kitten leaves with a written one-year health guarantee against genetic conditions, a full veterinary health certificate, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a microchip. We do not cut corners on any of it.
HCM Screening
Annual cardiac ultrasound by board-certified cardiologist
SMA Testing
Spinal Muscular Atrophy — all breeding cats tested clear
PKD Testing
Polycystic Kidney Disease — all breeding cats tested clear
FIV / FeLV
Tested negative before entering the breeding programme
One-Year Guarantee
Written health guarantee against genetic conditions for one year
Vet Check
Every kitten examined by our veterinarian before going home
Life at Six Springs
Raised in a Home,
Not a Facility
Our kittens are born in our bedroom, spend their first weeks in a quiet whelping area, and are gradually introduced to the full household — the kitchen, the living room, the sounds of a television, the smell of cooking, the presence of visitors.
By the time they go home at twelve to fourteen weeks, they have been handled daily since birth, introduced to basic grooming, accustomed to car rides, and examined by our veterinarian. They are not timid. They are not feral. They are ready.
We also send every kitten home with a starter kit — A blanket that smells like their mother and littermates, a bag of their current kitten food, a kitten care guide, and 30 days free Trupanion Insurance.
Ohio Roots
Proudly Serving
Ohio & the Midwest
Six Springs Timbercoons is located in west-central Ohio — a quiet stretch of woodland between Dayton and Springfield. We are about 35 miles from Dayton, just over an hour from Columbus, and under an hour from Cincinnati. Ohio families are our neighbors, and we are proud to serve them.
We welcome in-person visits by appointment. Families from across the Miami Valley, central Ohio, and the greater Dayton and Columbus areas visit us regularly — and many tell us that meeting the cats in person made all the difference. There is no substitute for seeing where your kitten was born and raised.
We have placed kittens with families in Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Springfield, Troy, Xenia, Lima, Toledo, Cleveland, and dozens of smaller Ohio communities. We also welcome families from Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania who are willing to make the drive for a properly bred Maine Coon.
Dayton
~35 miles · ~40 min
Columbus
~75 miles · ~1 hr 15 min
Cincinnati
~65 miles · ~1 hr
Springfield
~20 miles · ~25 min
Troy
~25 miles · ~30 min
Xenia
~30 miles · ~35 min
Registry & Standards
Why Choose a TICA & CFA
Registered Breeder?
Not all Maine Coon breeders are the same. Registry membership with TICA and CFA is not just a certificate on a wall — it is a commitment to a documented standard of care, ethics, and breed integrity that unregistered breeders are never held to.
Verified Pedigrees
Every TICA and CFA-registered kitten comes with a traceable pedigree — a documented family tree that confirms your kitten is a purebred Maine Coon, not a lookalike. Unregistered breeders cannot provide this. You are not just buying a cat; you are buying a known lineage.
Breed Standard Accountability
TICA and CFA define the Maine Coon breed standard — the physical and temperament traits that make a Maine Coon a Maine Coon. Registered breeders are evaluated against this standard. It is the difference between a Maine Coon and a large, fluffy cat sold as one.
Ethical Breeding Code
Both registries require members to adhere to a code of ethics covering health testing, socialization, and responsible placement. Breeders who violate these standards can lose their membership. There is no equivalent accountability for unregistered operations.
Health Testing Expectations
TICA and CFA registered breeders are expected to health-test their breeding cats for conditions common in Maine Coons — including HCM, SMA, and PKD. At Six Springs, every breeding cat is tested clear before entering our programme. This is the standard, not the exception.
Dual Registration: Why It Matters
Six Springs Timbercoons is registered with both TICA and CFA — the two largest cat registries in the world. Dual registration means your kitten's pedigree is recognized internationally, and that we hold ourselves to the highest combined standard both organizations require.
Resale & Show Eligibility
A TICA or CFA registered Maine Coon can be shown, bred, and transferred with full documentation. If your kitten ever needs to be rehomed, or if you decide to show, registration is the foundation everything else is built on. An unregistered cat has none of these options.
Our Registrations
TICA
The International Cat Association
CFA
Cat Fanciers' Association
Six Springs Timbercoons kittens come with full registration papers, a traceable pedigree, and the assurance that every cat in our programme has been health-tested and ethically bred to the standards of both registries.
Ready to Meet Your Kitten?
Every Kitten Deserves
the Right Home.
Browse our current litters or submit a reservation inquiry. We would love to find the right Six Springs kitten for your family.