subject: A Guide To Choosing Ragdoll Breeders When Purchasing Your Next Cat [print this page] When choosing a purebred cat, many people may not have a specific breed in mind. However, if you have done your research and have decided on a Ragdoll, learning how to locate and select ragdoll breeders is very important. This is because you want to select a breeder that is producing kittens that are as healthy and well socialized as possible. Here are a few tips you can use when choosing where you will get your kitten.
The more research that you do on these cats will help you determine whether they are actually the cat for you. Many people enjoy the benefits of living with one of these friendly felines but there are some things that may make them less desirable for other people.
One thing that breeders love is the temperament that these cats exhibit. Unlike some breeds that can be aloof or even hostile ragdolls tend to be very docile, friendly and contented. Their name comes from the way they tend to go limp and hang when picked up, much like a real doll would be. They are quite a large cat and are listed among the largest of the cat breeds available today. It is not uncommon to find a cat that weighs as much as fifteen to twenty pounds.
They also have medium length hair. This may mean that if you have a cat allergy, this breed is not the best choice for you. This may also be an issue if you do not want to spend time brushing them or helping with the grooming. If you do decide that you still want one of these cats, you may want to speak to the breeder about specific grooming tips and tricks that you can use.
Health and proper socialization are critical to ensuring that you are getting quality kittens. The environment where the kittens are being reared should be clean and well-kept. The cats should be friendly because they will pass any mistrust of humans on to the kittens. The kittens should also stay with their mothers until they are 12 weeks old. This will allow them to be properly weaned and socialized and will be better pets when they are full grown.
The health and appearance of the adults can be a clue as to what the kittens will be like. Steer clear of a breeder with adults who have dull coats that may look matted or uncared for. If the parents are timid it may be a sign that the kittens will be as well. Good food is critical to their health and good health will be passed on to the kittens.
Finding Ragdoll breeders is not difficult. They are listed in many different areas. You can find them online, in magazines dedicated to cat breeding in general, and Ragdoll magazines specifically. You can also visit cat clubs and speak to the people there. You may want to go with a local breeder so that you can view their facilities and meet the parents and kittens before you bring yours home.
