Ragdoll Cats

You may hear that it is bad to spend upwards of five hundred dollars for a kitten when there are so many kittens and puppies in need of homes that are free. While this is true there are certain advantages to selecting a purebred kitten such as a Ragdoll.

Ragdoll cats have been selectively bred to enhance the characteristics that have made the breed so well known. These qualities include their temperament and physical attributes. The Ragdoll temperament makes it very adaptable to a wide variety of living arrangements. For example, this cat is well suited for someone living in a small apartment; other breeds may be very unhappy living in small quarters. In addition, paying a premium for a kitten from a reputable breeder will insure your kitten has been treated properly during the first twelve weeks of its life. This will insure your cat will be healthy and well-adjusted.

The price you will pay for a Ragdoll kitten will vary depending on where you live and the breeders that are available. The best place to start looking for a Ragdoll kitten would be to check with the local Ragdoll club in your area. If there are no clubs in your area the Internet is an excellent way to locate breeders. Prices will vary depending whether you plan on showing or breeding your cat. Pet quality cats will cost the least, starting around $450 to $500. Show quality cats will run anywhere from $500 to $1200, perhaps even more depending on the breeder.

Unless you want to start breeding cats or take up cat shows, pet quality Ragdolls are the economical choice. For a kitten to be sold as pet quality, it probably has some cosmetic characteristics that would prevent it from being shown. Make sure you are purchasing from a reputable breeder; if the deal seems too good to be true there is probably something the breeder is not telling you. Also, make sure the kitten you are purchasing is registered. This ensures your Ragdoll kitten is not a mixed breed.