Shopping for a Cat?
Oct 14th, 2005 by Rob
If you are in the market for a Ragdoll cat and looking for a reputable breeder here is a starting point for your search.
The RCFI (Ragdoll Fanciers Club International) is the breed club that registers Ragdoll cats. They operate with all the major cat associations to promote the Ragdoll cat breed. They have a newsletter, called Ragdoll World, and give awards for the top scoring Ragdoll cats shown, regardless of association. The president of the RCFI is currently Linda Kaufman; their secretary is Kelly DeBats and there are several regional directors.
If you’re in the market for a Ragdoll breeder contact the RFCI for the list of registered RFCI Ragdoll cat breeders. Local cat shows are also a good way to find Ragdoll breeders. Ragdoll cats are commonly shown at ACFA or TICA cat shows. You can also find breeders in magazines such as “Cats Magazine” and “Cat Fancy.” Be careful when contacting breeders and look for a IRCA breeder or one that offers standardized, registered Ragdoll cats. When shopping for a breeder in the magazines like “Cat Magazine “ the RFCI Ragdoll cats are mixed in with the other cat breeds; however the IRCA Ragdoll cats are found in their own section. It is best to get a registered, standardized Ragdoll cat.
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