Sunday, July 5, 2015

Finding TICA Registered Ragdoll Kittens

By Ruthie Calderon


Ragdolls possess a high level of intelligence and gentle nature including a soft and shiny coat. These cats must be well cared for and include the relevant socialization that will maintain balance and protect against poor responses to children and pets. TICA registered Ragdoll kittens can offer well bred cats including breeders who adhere to specific ethical codes of practice for healthy and well developed pets.

A Ragdoll is a healthy and distinguished breed that first became established in the early 1960s having since been selected as a family and show pet. These cats display a beautiful long and soft coat with striking blue eyes that result in a beautiful and well kept appearance. The temperament is gentle and allows one to easily handle the cat owing to its name as a Ragdoll.

Buyers are advised to consult with The International Cat Association offering a complete list of breeders in the industry. This includes a listing of all TICA members who register for ethical practices and an investment into the highest possible breeding standards. The aim is to select healthy cats that best represent the breed and maintain the standards of this distinguished line.

Responsible breeders will provide the buyer with a health guarantee for the sale of the kitten. This will include a thorough assessment of all physical and mental factors that will indicate that the kitten is free from disease and abnormalities. The temperament of all kittens must further be assessed as it supports good breeding practices with the maintenance of healthy and socialized felines.

Kittens must be socialized with other people and pets before leaving to a new environment and should be assessed for responsiveness and a healthy coat. When interacting with a litter look out for extreme shyness and a dull coat that will indicate unhealthy and poorly bred animals. A kitten must not sneeze as it may reveal disease and an absence of the completion of veterinary examinations.

The age at which kittens should leave the seller is at least 12 weeks. Do not purchase very young cats as it could lead to the improper development of such animals and you will have to manage both physical and behavioral problems. It is at this time that the felines will be fully weaned, socialized, house trained, and able to receive vaccinations that will protect from exposure to disease.

There are many advertisements online that reveal Ragdolls for sale; however, not all of these individuals invest in ethical breeding practices. Should a seller fail to provide registration or health guarantees, backyard breeding practices may be ongoing leading to pets that are mixed and poorly bred. All sellers must be knowledgeable to advise on the breed and to minimize making a bad purchase.

Before buying Ragdolls, the registration of the breed and knowledge of these cats must be determined. New owners are advised on learning about the breed and detecting healthy kittens when buying for the home. Implementing the necessary steps can protect from falling victim to a scam and assist in choosing the right TICA breeders.




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