Selecting the Top Breeder of Ragdoll Cats

Selecting the Top Breeder of Ragdoll Cats

Selecting the Top Breeder of Ragdoll Cats, there are a lot of factors to take into account when selecting the best Ragdoll breeder if you’re hoping to adopt a kitten. In the end, it’s best to choose the breeder with whom you are most at ease and confident.

Some of the most crucial inquiries to ask when looking for a trustworthy and accountable breeder are outlined in this blog piece!

Do They Have a Breeder’s License?

The only way to be certain that the cat you are adopting is a genuine, purebred Ragdoll kitten is to obtain registration papers from a respectable cat breeder association. Anybody selling kittens online or through classified advertisements can say they are purebred (or partially purebred), but without the right paperwork, how can they prove it? They don’t have any evidence.

You should check if the Ragdoll breeder you are thinking about is a member of an established cat breeder association. The International Cat Association (TICA) and the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) are the two primary breeding organizations. If you want to be sure if a breeder has registered with each website, you can check.

Is the Ragdoll Standard Followed in Their Breeding?

Breeding organizations have established a Ragdoll Breed Standard that outlines the ideal appearance for a Ragdoll cat when breeding pedigreed cats. These guidelines aid in guaranteeing that the stunning Ragdoll Breed stays faithful to its physical attributes. Finding a Ragdoll breeder that comprehends the criteria and produces cats that meet it is ideal. This demonstrates that their goal in breeding is to protect the cherished breed.

Regretfully, some breeders have not invested the necessary time to become knowledgeable about the breed standard and may selectively breed Ragdolls, including those with significant physical defects. As a result, you could observe that some breeders’ Ragdolls differ noticeably in terms of quality and “look.”

While each breeder has their own preferences about certain physical traits, all Ragdoll cats should have exquisitely balanced features without any extremes. You may be confident that each breeding cat at Pastel Ragdolls has been carefully chosen, with a strong emphasis on breed conformation.

Is Temperament a Factor in Breeding?

Because Ragdoll kittens do tend to acquire personality qualities from their parents, you should also try to find out whether the breeder you choose breeds for temperament. Additionally, as socialization plays a significant role in determining temperament, you should inquire about how well-socialized their kittens are.

Although each Ragdoll has a distinct personality of their own, the breed is generally regarded as being incredibly kind, obedient, and sociable. The term “puppy-cats” refers to how closely they resemble dogs.

I advise looking for a breeder of Ragdolls who is committed to producing fluffy, puppy-cat-like Ragdolls! A pleasant temperament was a crucial need for me when selecting the breeding cats for my own Ragdoll Breeding Program.

Do They Examine Their Cats’ Health?

Each breed of cat has a unique collection of inherited disorders. Genetically tested Ragdoll cats should be a part of any ethical Ragdoll breeder’s program.

The two main hereditary health issues that are unique to the Ragdoll breed are polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Heart failure is frequently the outcome of HCM, which thickens the heart muscle and makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. Cysts filled with fluid can develop on the kidneys as a result of PKD, which can cause serious kidney damage and ultimately renal failure. Test results for both of these genetic alterations should be negative (N/N) for every ragdoll included in a breeding program.

In addition, all cat breeders, no matter what breed they choose, should have their veterinarian do a blood test to ensure that their cats are negative for the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and the feline leukemia virus (FeLV).

You should be able to obtain the negative test results for each of these tests from a respectable Ragdoll breeder. All of our breeding cats’ test results are accessible to the public on our website.

What Is the Number of Breeding Cats in Their Program?

The number of adult cats the breeder you are contemplating has in their program should also be taken into account. Breeders range widely in the extent of their breeding programs. There are breeding programs that have more or less females than the conventional or standard ratio of two males to six females.

The most crucial factor is that the breeder you do select can confidently handle all of the cleaning, tasks, and upkeep needed for their cattery area and can give each cat and kitten in their care affection and the right socialization, rather than concentrating on a set number.

We maintain a modest breeding program at Pastel Ragdolls. We place a great deal of importance on giving each and every one of our cats and kittens plenty of space, daily affection, and attention!

What Is The Annual Production of Kittens?

While some breeders of Ragdolls try to produce as many kittens as they can, others only manage a few litters annually. The latter breeders are typically more concerned with appropriate socialization and quality.

Being in the latter category, we at Pastel Ragdolls only breed a limited number of Ragdoll kittens for sale every year. As a boutique ragdoll breeding program, we place more emphasis on the caliber of our kittens than the quantity.

Does the breeder use early neutering or spaying?

At Pastel Ragdolls, early spaying and neutering of kittens is a matter we take very seriously! If a kitten won’t be participating in an ethical breeding program that will help maintain the Ragdoll breed, we firmly think that all kittens should be spayed or neutered before being sent from their breeder to their new homes.

Even if reputable breeders are not the cause of the homeless cat population, it is crucial to ensure that all breeders are following the early spay/neuter protocol in order to prevent unwanted feline pregnancies.

Please visit this link to read an article about the safety of early spay/neuter procedures if you have any queries.

Do They Offer a Health Guarantee for Their Kittens?

A trustworthy breeder of Ragdoll kittens will guarantee the health of their offspring for a least of one year against genetic disorders like PKD and HCM, which are more common in the Ragdoll breed. Getting a health-tested Ragdoll kitten as a pet will give you assurance and confidence!

In addition to an initial 72-hour health assurance, all of our kittens come with a 2-year genetic health guarantee.