I was very surprised that Fluffy's breeder sold Fluffy to me as an entire male in 2018.

But by that time I was so "invested" in Fluffy I was determined to have him. She sent me his pedigree papers after he was neutered, which I now know is the old fashioned way of doing it. But I didn't know that then...

At his first vet visit with me (for his third vaccination) I asked the vet to neuter him. They said his testes hadn't descended yet and they couldn't do it. I took him in every week until they confirmed his testes had descended. She said they're tiny, but they ARE there. Not for long because I had them snipped the next day  

The breeder had instructed me to get him neutered at 5-6 months in April-May and his testes got snipped on 18th April. So she was spot on about when they would descend. But my ignorant neighbour advised me not to get him neutered and "let him make kittens because he is handsome". Although I was personally glad Fluffy had minimally invasive surgery, I have come to the opinion that early spay/neuter in Ragdoll (and all kittens) is essential to protect them from backyard breeding practices.

Since Fluffy came into my life I've also become interested in beautifully bred "traditional" ragdolls and preserving these bloodlines. I'm here to learn so I always appreciate feedback...