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How much are your kittens and what is included in your price?Our kittens are sold as pets, or pet/show. Our pet Kittens are $800, regardless of pattern or gender. Show quality kittens are the same price, we just ask that you do show the kitten/cat a few times. Our price includes all of the necessary age appropriate vaccinations and the kitten will come to you already spayed or neutered as well as microchipped, before he/she comes home. You will also receive a kitten care package, which consists of a 7 lb bag of Worlds Best cat litter Sample food sample, toys, scratching surface, and blanket or stuffed animal with Mom and littermates scent. We also give a FOUR year genetic health guarantee on all of our kittens. We also give discounts to returning adopters of past Familytime Rags kittens, as well as families adopting 2 or more at the same time. Please e-mail us if you have any questions or to get on our waiting list for our future litters.
When we have a show quality Ragdoll, we may offer him/her as a breeder to registered catteries, with similiar breeding goals.
This is a great question. Websites are a great way to find breeders, but websites can be made pretty, and not the only factor to go with, when finding a breeder. You can look at the Ragdoll clubs to find breeders. Try to find a breeder close to your home, that you can visit. This way you see every cat, the kittens, and what enviroment they are raised in. You can also visit with the breeder, as a good relationship is nice to have, as this is someone that you may want to stay in touch with, for questions or concerns in several days to several years down the road. Most breeders ask specific questions, this is to ensure they are finding the best home for their babies, please don't feel offended. Ask for referrals, so you can find out what others have had to say about the breeder, don't feel bad about asking, we are always happy to share those happy adoption stories. It is important to find out if the referrals are happy with the quality of their kitten, as well as feeling comfortable staying in touch. You can check with specific organizations to see if the person/cattery is in good standing. Don't feel afraid to call and check for any concerns or complaints. Check out the internet, by Googling the breeders name or cattery name. Check with the Better Business Bureau, to see if any complaints are against the cattery, and if there is an issue, talk with your breeder to get all sides of the story. Does the breeder have a health contract. You should have 48-72 hours on average to get your heatlh exam with your vet. It is a good chance for your vet to get to know your new kitten, and to ensure no health issues, whether major or minor. The kitten should be parasite free and infection free. We offer a Four Year guarantee, including, but not limited to HCM and 2 years for FIP, find out what is covered in your health contract. Is your kitten spayed or neutered before it goes home. We are strong advocates of early spay and neuter, and feel it is the healthiest for your cat. How many breeding cats does the breeder have? The number of breeding cats are important, as one wants each cat to have special attention and socialization. Is the home kept clean and sanitary? What health screenings have been done on the cats. How often are the Queens bred? Do they show their cats? These are all important questions that a breeder should feel comfortable answering for you.
In most cases the Ragdolls in newspapers, are not actual registered Ragdolls, and you will have some unregistered breeders that say they are and you never get papers. Those Ragdoll kittens you may find, that are actually registered with a major cat association, will not be from a registered breeder and another reason these Ragdolls are so much less, is they have not had any health testing done, so you won't know how healthy your kitten is, it may develop genetic problems later on down the line, and if you didn't get a health guarantee with a contract, all of the vet bills will fall on you. Most reputable breeders will make sure your kitten is spayed or neutered and at least 12 weeks of age to provide full immunity to vaccinations. Depending on what you spend adopting one of the "bargain" Ragdolls, you still have the cost to vaccinate, worm, and spay and neuter your kitten, and by the time you have spent the money to properly care for your Ragdoll, it can easily add up. Our very first Ragdoll, many years ago, was not from the best breeder, he came to us with no contract, he wasn't neutered, and still needed vaccinations, it was found out a few months after adopting him that he had a genetic issue, that cost us much more money to fix, and doubled the price we had already spent to adopt him. He was neutered, and it taught us a very good lesson, and that there are reputable breeders out there, and there are others that shouldn't be breeding animals. There are some breeders who may appear reputable, don't judge this only on seeing a website. .When finding a reputable breeder, you should be ensured the parents and your kitten are and will be healthy with a health contract, and your kitten will already have all the vaccinations, wormings, and will be spayed and neutered, so when the time comes for you to take your precious Ragdoll home, all of the kitten care has been taken care of,and you can go home and just enjoy your Ragdoll, knowing that if a problem arises, you can contact your breeder. We have a few select breeders that we would feel comfortable recommending you to, if we do not have the kitten you are looking for.
No, if you have an allergy to cats, Ragdolls would not be any different. Feel free to visit, to find out if you have a reaction. Just remember, one visit may not trigger symptoms, and kittens are at less risk to trigger allergies than adults. Also, it could be certain shampoo's, seasons, litter use, that may be the trigger of symptoms.
Yes, they feel pain just like any other cat or living creature. These were myths created years ago to further the Ragdoll breed.
Ragdolls are a very docile, laid back breed. They do very well in multiple cat and dog homes. Our vet has one of our Ragdolls, and she gets along well with their birds. One should always supervise the interaction, until you feel comfortable knowint there will be no problems.
Yes, Ragdolls shed, just like any animal with fur. Though, the shedding is minimal compared to most long hair breeds. The hair is also easily cleaned up, as it sheds in clumps, that can be picked up or vacuumed. Spring is the shedding season, and it tends to be the worst, during that time. The grooming is also minimal as well, as the coat is non-matting. We recommend using the Zoom Groom, to remove some of the coat.
Yes, we do ship our cats and kittens. We do feel comfortable, we have shipped our kittens as well as received kittens, and most times they adjust to their new home very quickly, and never have we seen one traumatized by the flight. We understand that your kittens safety and comfort is very important, and we do everything we can to make the transition comfortable and easy. We currently have kittens living in Washington, California, Utah, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Texas, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and even Internationaly, such as Greece and South Africa. The cost of shipping is a flat rate of $200, this includes the plane ticket, airline approved carrier, health certificate, (mandatory certificate of health signed by our vet stating said kitten/cat is healthy for flight.) For our International Friends please e-mail us for individual costs. The buyer is completely responsible for cost of shipping. We only ship through Airlines that we feel comfortable using, and the climate where we ship from, and the climate where the kitten is picked up, has to be within the airline regulations regarding pets. We will do our best to work with you to get your kitten to you in the quickest manner. We do and have shipped Internationally, cost is determined by destination.
We feel very strongly that declawing is inhumane, one will only find declawing practices in North America, it is banned in all other countries. please click on the declawing link to find safe alternatives to declawing. All Famlilytime Rags are sold under a No Declaw policy.Declawing Facts
We keep most of our kittens between 12 and 14 weeks, and some kittens could be kept as long as 16 depending on how they mature, each kitten will be evaluated individualy. There are many reasons that breeders do this, so many to list that I would rather refer you to a wonderful written article
"How young is too young" by FBRL Services and Barbara C. French
Yes, it is very safe, and easier on kittens than older kittens or adult. The concept of early spaying and neutering is not a new one, it has been practiced for over 50 years in North America and is endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association. There are huge benefits to altering such as, spaying a female can actually protect her against mammary cancer and uterine infections. In males, neutering reduces the risk of testicular cancer and enlargement of the prostate and related infections, as well as the spraying that a whole male will do. There are many other positives, please read
Early Spaying and Neutering
for more information on early spaying and neutering kittens. All of our pet and show kittens leave spayed or neutered, with no exceptions.
Introducing your Ragdoll into your home and other animals is a big step for you, but also a big step for your kitten. It is his/her first time in a new surrounding. First, have a room set up for your new kitten away from any other animals and away from the major hustle and bustle of your home. Bring his food, water, and litter box inside the room, so that he gets used to his new surroundings. It is recommended that you stay on the same food and litter that is being used at the breeders home, if you are inclined to change brands, it is best to wait a few days for the kitten to adjust, and then slowly starting changing the litter or food over a 2 week period of time. If diarrhea occurs try changing a little slower. If there are litter box problems, go back to the original brand and then slowly bring in the new litter Next, let your other cats and dogs smell the new kitten under the door. The kitten is also being introduced in a safe area to new sounds and smells of his new home. After a couple of days, start allowing your new kitten to explore his new surroundings, making sure to help her find her food and litter areas. When meeting your other cats for the first time, you can expect hissing and growling, make sure that for the first few meetings, that you are around to supervise if anything gets out of hand. If that happens, just give it a few more days and try the introduction at a later time.
That's wonderful!! There are many Ragdolls out there in need of rescuing. Here are 2 links to help you begin your search for a Ragdoll.
Ragdoll Rescue
and Pet Finder I am a member of Ragdoll Rescue, so please contact me about finding a Ragdoll or Ragdoll Wannabee that would fit into your family.
These sites update frequently, so please check back often.
There are also many breeders who have retired adult breeders for adoption, if I do not have any currently available, I would be happy to refer you to breeders who do have adults available, or help you on your search for a Ragdoll that needs rescued. Contact Us
We feed our Ragdoll kittens Royal Canin Kitten 34 Formula for the first year of life, and at the 12 month mark we switch to Royal Canin Adult. There are several other premium brands that offer a healthy diet for your kitten/cat. Here is a link to help you make an educated decision.
Top 10 premium Cat foods
No, I am sorry to say, we don't allow our kittens to go outdoors, and that includes not allowing your Ragdoll outdoors under supervision, or on a leash, the only time to take your Ragdoll outdoors is inside of a soft or hard sided carrier, and into a vehicle. We have thought hard about this subject, and know that it is the only way to fully protect a cat from the many outdoor dangers. Once a cat gets comfortable with the outdoors, your cat is more apt to run outdoors when the door is open. There is many reports of cats supervised on a leash that are attacked by neighborhood or stray dogs, there are also many internal and external parasites that your cat can pick up even in the short amount of time outdoors. Please keep your cats indoors for their safety.
These nail caps are used for different reasons, one if a cat is displaying unwanted scratching behavior, or it can be used for training purposes. Please check out this page on nail caps.
This is a good question to ask your breeder. Sometimes a spay will cost more than a neuter, and a female will cost a bit more. Also, show quality kittens typically cost more. If a breeder is charging more for a certain pattern or color, this is not typical. A pet quality kitten should be the same price if it is a colorpoint, mitted, or bicolor with or without lynx, and don't fall into the trap of "rare" colors. If the color is "rare", it may raise questions of why the majority of breeders are not breeding these colors, to call them "rare". If you wish to have a certain color or pattern, you shouldn't have to pay extra to get a specific kitten. There are only a few breeders who charge extra for certain colors or patterns, most do not. The accepted colors are Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Flame, Cream, Tortie, with can all be with or without lynx, these are not rare colors. If you are hearing the word, rare, ask why it is rare. There are a few breeders that will breed colors outside the specific accepted standard, most breeders will breed the accepted colors.
This is a good question to ask your breeder. I do not breed these colors, as they are not accepted colors in the Ragdoll standard, therefore can not be shown for titles or championship status. TICA is the only association that will allow them to be registered back to Ragdolls after 3 generations past the Ragamuffin outcross, but Minks can only be shown in TICA in a division, New Trends. These type of cats can not be registered in CFA. Ragdolls are known as pointed breed, they are born all white, and gain color over 2 years. They also are known for their beautiful blue eye color. Mink and Solid Ragdolls are not pointed or blue eyed Ragdolls, they are derived from Ragamuffins, if you are interested in these colors, please support a Ragamuffin breeder. The Ragamuffin breed standard does recognize these Mink and Solid (Non-Pointed) colors, and in some associations can be shown in championship status.
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