Ragdoll kittens
Registered with the Feline Control Council of Western Australia since 1989
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Guidelines on purchase of a genuine Ragdoll Kitten.
When looking for a Ragdoll kitten, or Pedigree kitten of any breed, there are a few things to check:
1. Is the seller a Registered Breeder?
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A Registered Breeder means a cattery that is registered with a Controlling organisation such as the Feline Control Council of WA or the Cat Owner's Association of WA.These organisations are responsible for registering all pedigree cats and kittens. They have rules by which the members must abide. Some of these rules are to protect the animals, purchasers and the breeders themselves. For instance: A kitten is not allowed to leave the mum before it is 10-12 weeks old. RAGGIES kittens generally are 13 weeks old befgore going to new homes. The parents and lineage of the kitten are scrutinised through the organisation's records, to make sure that it is a pure breed and not mixed. Mixing breeds is only allowed under certain experimental circumstances. In addition, due to the Cat Act 2011, all breeders have to be approved and registered by the local Shire. |
2. Will my kitten require microchipping? |
RAGGIES kittens will have been microchipped. When you pick up a new kitten and take it home you will need to notify the Registering Microchip body that you are now the owner. Raggies will give you a change of ownership form. |
| 3. Will you get a Pedigree for your kitten? | If
you will not be able to get this document (usually available after the
transfer paperwork from the breeder to the new owner, has been processed)
it is certain that the seller has no record of the progeny OR DOESN'T
WANT YOU TO KNOW ! |
| 4. Will you receive a written guarantee with your kitten? | A
reputable breeder will want to offer you a guarantee that the kitten
is healthy and free of genetic defects. In the case of any problems
associated with genetic disorders, a reputable breeder will give you
a refund or replacement kitten, providing various terms and conditions
have been met. (Such as verification by the Breeder's Vet.) RAGGIES
kittens come with a warranty within a Purchase Agreement. |
| 5.Will your kitten have been treated against worms, mites and fleas before you pick it up? | No
reputable breeder would consider giving you a kitten that has mites,
worms or fleas, so you should seek assurance in this regard prior to
purchase. However, as in all young creatures, susceptibility to these
nasties is increased and sometimes a few may slip the net. Kittens are
not too good at ridding themselves from these. To increase the chance
that your kitten will be free of these, make sure that the seller is
committed to treating the kitten correctly. |
| 6. Will your kitten have been vaccinated? | Reputable breeders will give the kittens two vaccinations for three diseases before they can be given to the new owners. (F3 vaccination). After this, the kitten, when it has become a cat, will require one booster every year. You should receive a card from the breeder's vet. showing what vaccinations have been given and when. If you do not receive this, do not continue with the purchase. Never take home a kitten that has watery eyes. Don't let the seller fob you off with suggesting it is a reaction to the vaccination. In over 30 years of breeding kittens we have never experienced a kitten having any reaction from a vaccination. If the kitten or cat has watery eyes, it is sick. RAGGIES kittens will have had two F3 vaccinations prior to going to new homes. The next vaccination required will be in 12 months time. |
| 7. Are you buying from an Auction or a Pet Shop? | Registered
Breeders are forbidden by the respective organisations, to sell kittens
or cats through either of these. It is most unlikely that you will receive
any verification of the lineage or pedigree of your kitten if you obtain
it from these sources. In this case, you can not be sure that you are
a getting a Ragdoll. In fact, it is misleading advertising to advertise
a kitten as a Ragdoll if there is no proof that it is. |
| 8. Will your seller offer after-sales advice? | Reputable
breeders will be only too happy to know how the little kittens are progressing
and will be interested in solving any problems you or the kitten may
have! |
| 9. Are you paying less than the market price for your kitten? | If you are, be careful. It could be that the seller has cut corners e.g. only one vaccination or none at all or maybe letting the kitten go to a new home before 10 weeks of age. Perhaps not having the animal micro-chipped or not being registered with the local Shire. |
| 10. Can I put my name down on your waiting list? | Yes you can but we need your mobile number. We will send you an SMS when we have a kitten available for you. If you obtain a kitten elsewhere beforehand we ask that you pay us the courtesy of letting us know so that we can remove you from the list. |
RAGGIES IS A REGISTERED BREEDER WITH THE FELINE CONTROL COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (CATSWA) AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITY.
Page updated 11TH MARCH 2022