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| Sepia/Mink/Solid Ragdolls and the breed standard |
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Posted by: NatsFan78 - 07-19-2019, 06:26 PM - Forum: Ragdoll Cat Discussion
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I have read several posts on social media by people claiming their sepia/mink/solid cat is a registered purebred ragdoll from a premier cattery. How are these cats being registered as ragdolls when they do not meet the breed standard? I have also read comments that breed standard doesn’t even matter anyway unless you want to show the cat. When I first started looking for a breeder I didn’t think it mattered if the cat was a mink, I just figured it was a little different color no big deal. After thinking about it I have changed my mind. To get these different coat and eye colors they have to outcross the ragdoll with another breed. I believe that brings up two concerns, one immediate and one long term. In the short term, some of these owners are confused and disappointed because they paid a lot of money for their rare ragdoll but it has little to none of the ragdoll characteristics. The biggest concern to me is the long term affect on the breed. If the ragdoll keeps being outcrossed to produce the mink/sepia/solid colors then I am concerned the wonderful characteristics of this breed will be lost not to mention the possibility of bringing in genetic health issues from the other breeds. I don’t understand how these cats that are not meeting breed standard are being registered as purebred ragdolls. No wonder there is so much misinformation out there on them.
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| Finding a ragdoll breeder |
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Posted by: NatsFan78 - 07-18-2019, 10:21 AM - Forum: Ragdoll Cat Breeder Discussion
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I fell in love with ragdolls after searching Google for best lapcats. I had never heard of them until then. After reading several articles I was hooked and decided to see if I could find a breeder close to me. That was the beginning of my adventure. I discovered there is more misinformation about the ragdoll breed on the internet than factual information. I felt like one of those poor rats trying to navigate through a maze looking for a piece of cheese, or in my case a kitten. I believe that in the majority of cases those who are spreading the misinformation are not doing so purposely or with bad intentions. A lot of times they believe their information is correct. That said, finding a kitten is an adventure if you are new to the breed and especially so if you are new to the world of purebreds.
The first step in finding your perfect kitty match is doing research. Learn what the typical characteristics of the breed are and the different colors. I strongly suggest reading the official breed standard, I will add a link for it below, so that when you start your official kitten search you know what to look for. I have read so many comments on social media over the last few weeks from people who are confused that their ragdoll does not seem to have any of the typical ragdoll personality traits. Looking at the pictures posted with their messages it is clear the cat they have purchased is not a ragdoll, some have none of the traditional ragdoll physical traits. That is why it is so important to educate yourself before you start contacting breeders. You don’t want to pay a lot of money for your new baby only to discover it is a mixed breed with none of the ragdoll qualities.
That brings me to the next step, finding a good breeder. This can be very difficult if you do not know what you are looking for or what questions to ask. When I started my search I assumed all breeders bred to the same standard and would therefore produce very similar kittens. I could not have been more wrong! Some breeders breed their cats to follow the official ragdoll standard, a large number of them do not. Some breeders spend a lot of time socializing their kittens, others do not. Most importantly some make sure their breeding cats are healthy but unfortunately some do not.
I thought it would be helpful to have a list of possible questions to ask a breeder when you contact them. Some may not apply to you and some may be obvious. My hope is that over time others will contribute questions I haven’t thought of and weed out the ones that are not necessary from my list. In addition to the list I suggest asking questions here on the forum. This is a wonderful group with a wealth of information they are happy to share.
Ragdoll breed standard: http://cfa.org/Portals/0/documents/breed...agdoll.pdf
My idea list for questions:
Location:
Website:
Facebook:
Clubs are you a member of:
Do you provide testimonials:
How long you have been breeding ragdolls:
Did you have a mentor:
Do you only breed to the official ragdoll standard:
Do you include mink, sepia, or solids:
Adoption fee:
Do you require a deposit to be added to your waitlist:
Is your deposit refundable:
What health issues have your breeding cats been tested for:
Can you provide a copy of the the genetic tests on the parents of the kittens:
Do you provide a written health agreement:
What is the length of your health guarantee:
Can I view your contract:
What diseases and conditions does your health agreement cover:
What club are your kittens eligible for registration in:
Do you provide registration papers for your kittens:
Are the kitten’s parents available to meet:
Can you provide a pedigree for your kittens:
Do you allow visits to your cattery:
How are the kittens socialized:
Do you allow your kittens to be underfoot:
Do you ever cage your cats:
Are the kittens introduced to other animals or to children:
What age are your kittens when they go home:
Are you available for questions or concerns once the kitten goes home:
If my kitten becomes sick before pickup will I be informed immediately:
Do you spay/neuter your kittens before they leave for their new home:
What vaccines would my kitten have when he comes home:
What vaccines will my kitten still need:
Do you have the vet administer the vaccines or do you do them:
At what age do your kittens visit the vet:
Do you microchip your kittens:
How often do you provide updates on the kittens to adopting families after the litter is born:
Do you provide pictures or videos so adopting families can watch the kitten grow:
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| Pretty Litter |
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Posted by: NatsFan78 - 07-17-2019, 07:08 PM - Forum: Cat Product Reviews
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I have been seeing a lot of ads for Pretty Litter. Has anyone tried it? The website says the litter changes color from the cats urine. It does not provide a diagnosis but helps monitor your cat for possible health issues. If the color indicates a possible issue they recommend monitoring it for 24-48 hours then calling your vet if the color is still abnormal. I love the concept of it and I am thinking about trying it when I bring my little guy home.
From their website color descriptions:
Red: Detection of blood, which may indicate Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder (FLUTD), bladder stones/crystals, kidney stones, bladder inflammation, certain types of kidney disease and clotting disorders. In rarer cases it can also mean bladder cancer, or an internal injury.
Blue or Dark Green: Alkalinity outside of the average range may be present if your cat has certain types of urinary tract infections. Highly alkaline urine can increase the risk of crystal/stone formation.
Orange: Acidity outside the average range,which may be a sign of metabolic acidosis or kidney tubular acidosis. Calcium oxalate crystals can be more likely to form in acidic urine. Acidic urine does not necessarily mean these crystals/stones are present, but it is the ideal environment for them to form.
Website for the company https://prettylittercats.com/
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| Forum suggestion/request |
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Posted by: NatsFan78 - 07-14-2019, 04:10 PM - Forum: Site Suggestions
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I have a request or suggestion for the forum. Would it be possible to have a section for breeders? For example, that part of the forum could have a list of questions to ask your breeder and what to look for in a breeder pinned at the top. Then we could have a thread for each area of reputable breeders, for example Edie’s Raggymay Ragdolls listed under a thread for North Carolina. Over time I feel like that could build into a very valuable resource especially since so many are straying from the breed standard. If not for the forum I would not know what to look for nor where to look. Of course there would need to be a set of standards for a breeder to be listed. My search for a breeder is what originally brought me to the forum.
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| Cat’s Attitude Closely Linked to Its Breed |
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Posted by: NatsFan78 - 07-03-2019, 07:45 AM - Forum: General Chat
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I came across this article in one of my ragdoll groups on Facebook. The article states that nearly half of breed behavioral differences can be attributed to hereditary factors.
“According to the study, Ragdoll cats were more likely to show shyness toward strangers and unknown objects as well as aggression toward humans.”
First time I have ever read anything about ragdolls being shy or aggressive. I can’t help but wonder if that was supposed to say less likely.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-new...ocialmedia
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