My Ragdolls Home Cattery
We have had a lifelong love for Ragdoll cats for as long as I can remember. Summers on the farm were spent catching feral kittens—taming, bathing, and turning them into pets. We had never owned a purebred Ragdoll cat until one of my daughters read about the breed and its amazing qualities. We searched and found an eight-month-old male in need of a home. He was sweet and the most loving cat we had ever seen. Although he was not the best representative of the breed, we loved him despite his flaws. Sadly, he developed kidney problems, and after many visits to the vet and our best efforts, he passed away. We waited several years, and my desire for a Ragdoll kitten continued to intensify. After searching for a breeder, I discovered a kitten I couldn’t resist.
The breeder said we had to agree to show him love. I thought it might be fun, and the rest is history. I love bathing and grooming my cat, preparing him for the show ring. He quickly became a Regional Winner and a Supreme Grand Champion in TICA. I decided I wanted to raise these amazing Ragdoll kittens for sale near me for others to enjoy—thus began My Ragdolls Home Cattery.
I am a pet groomer recently retired after 10-plus years of owning my shop. Now I can dedicate most of my time to my Ragdolls. My wife and I are both fourth-generation farmers/ranchers. Our ranch has been in my family for over 100 years. We raise registered Red Angus cattle for replacement bulls and heifers and have a herd of commercial Black Angus beef cattle. Animal husbandry seems to be in our DNA.
HEALTH GUARANTEE
we provide 5 years Guarantee for Ragdoll Only HCM, (One very common among some show cat’s pedigreed lines but now almost eliminated by 2018) (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy), (early cardiac death ) For HCM genes discovered by DNA, currently tested through UC Davis.
5-Year Guarantee Against Death caused by PKD (Very Rare) in Ragdolls (Poly-cystic Kidney Disease) discovered by DNA most likely attributed to early Persian out-crosses, currently tested through UC Davis.
5-Year Guarantee for Major Health Issues related to Mucopolysaccharidosis VI. This can affect cats with mild issues, but some cats have had seizures or neurological issues. DNA testing is available but understanding the results is unreliable at best.
5-Year Guarantee For Very Rare Progressive Retinal Atrophy ) -(PRA) Vision loss progresses slowly and is variable, with most cats becoming blind by usually 3-5 years of age.2 different DNA tests are available, (+/+) is required to cause blindness. Most common in early Abyssinian and Somali ragdoll out-crosses.
2-year replacement related to death caused by FPI. May be a mutation of a gene (Non Hereditary), but some lines of cats have a higher incidence. This becomes invalid if there are other cats present in the house at any time.
HISTORY OF RAGDOLL CATS
The breed line began in the 1960s by a woman named Ann Baker in Riverside, California. She discovered a white Angora/Persian-type cat that was giving birth to unique and beautiful kittens. Some of these kittens were kept and bred with a Burmese-type and a Birman-type sire. The kittens that had the look, size, and temperament Ann desired were selected and carefully bred to maintain the purity of the line. Only the descendants of these cats are considered true Ragdolls.
TEMPERAMENT OF RAGDOLL CATS
~ Ragdoll cats are docile and peaceful
~ The Ragdoll “flop” is not just an adjective, but a factor we breed for. The reason they are called “Ragdolls” is because when you hold them, they go limp like a ragdoll
~ They do not have a self-preservation instinct (they will likely approach strange animals), and usually will not fight to defend themselves. This is why Ragdolls are meant to be indoor pets — making them great for houses and apartments
~ Ragdolls are playful and each has his/her favourite game to play. They also have spurts of high energy like all other felines
~ Contrary to popular belief, the Ragdoll does have an innate hunting instinct like all other cats. If it’s moving, a cat’s instinct is to chase it. The question in Ragdoll’s mind is, “What do I do now that I’ve caught you?
~ Ragdolls are known for their high level of trainability and can easily be voice or sound-trained. It is easy to train them to use scratch posts and not your living room furniture. We love to teach our Ragdolls to fetch
~ As people lovers, the Ragdoll loves to be a part of the family, and will generally be in the same room as a family member. We call them “cat dogs” because of the way they loyally follow us around.
~ Because of their peaceful, loyal, and non-aggressive nature, Ragdolls are the perfect, huggable companion animals for homes with children and other pets.
SIZE
- Ragdoll cats are the largest breed of cats. They reach their mature size and depth of colour at the age of three years.
- An average weight estimate for females is 8-12 pounds.
- An average weight estimate for males is 10-20 pounds