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Rose and Dallas – Ragdolls Of The Week

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:42 +0000

In the Fall of 2007, I finally lived in a house where I could have pets and so
I started looking for a cat. I always had short haired cats growing up and so
now I wanted a long haired cat. After examining the different breeds I decided I
would get either a Maine Coon or a Ragdoll, whichever I encountered first.
Looking through the ads for pets on a local classified website I saw an ad for
Ragdolls for sale from a breeder who was getting out of the business. Along with
the ad I saw this picture:

The picture wasn’t that clear but I was struck by how sweet the two cats looked.
I made an appointment and went to visit them. The woman who had the cats was
selling them for her father and only a female cat named Rose and her male kitten
were left. As soon as I saw them I knew I wouldn’t be leaving without having
struck a deal for both of them. We made a deal and arranged for me to pick them
up in a few weeks.

Rose and Dallas as a Kitten

Rose and Dallas Playing

When I brought them home they were quite skittish but settled in within a few
weeks. I named the kitten, Dallas, because I have always loved that name.

He was born in September of 2007. No one knew when Rose was born but she seemed rather young when I first met her, I would estimate she was born in 2005.

Dallas and Rose

In the 2 years that I have had them Rose and Dallas continue to find more ways
to endear me to them. Dallas likes to be mischievous as all boys do, Rose enjoys
being ladylike and well behaved. Rose doesn’t like to play rough but sometimes
she doesn’t have a choice.

Rose and Dallas Playing

Rose and Dallas are atypical in a couple of ways. Neither likes wet food very much, they strongly prefer dry. Dallas loves kitty treats, Rose completely ignores them. I have bought them a couple of pet beds which they ignore.

Rose

Rose loves sleeping and hanging out in cardboard boxes so there are always a couple
of them in the house.

Her Catchannel buddy Oliver does too.

Rose's Cat Channel Buddy, Oliver

She also likes my old suitcase.

Rose in Suitcase

Dallas likes exploring containers and tight spaces.

Dallas in a Pot

He prefers to lay down on chairs and tables, even when he is too big for them.

Dallas on a Chair

Rose and Dallas have truly made my life more joyous and complete. I thank God
everyday for bringing them to me and hope they live long, happy lives.

Rose and Dallas

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Interview With Gail Stone Of Megailee Ragdolls

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:52 +0000

Megailee Ragdolls Kitten

On February 26th, Floppycats.com interviewed Gail Stone of Megailee Ragdolls. Gail can be reached via e-mail at megaileeragdolls@yahoo.com. By phone at 919-562-1153 and online at: http://megaileeragdolls.tripod.com/.

1. How long have you been breeding Ragdolls?

I have been breeding for over 4 years and only breed Ragdolls.

2. How did you pick Ragdolls to breed?

I picked the Ragdoll to breed because I love the personality and the physical appearance. This is the perfect pet as they love people, pets, & kids. They are so docile and beautiful in every way.

3. Do you show? Why or why not?

I do show in TICA and CFA when possible. It is good to know how your cats are judged relative to the standard. I also like to meet other breeders and people and talk about Ragdolls. I wish I had the time and money to show more.

Megailee Ragdolls Janessa

4. What congenital defects are in Ragdolls?

The congenital defects in Ragdolls is the same as in any other purebred cat. There is the possibility of HCM and FIP to a small degree.

5. How are you breeding to avoid those defects?

We do take precautions to maximize the health of our cats by doing DNA HCM testing.

6. How large is your breeding operation?

My breeding program is small. Only 1 breeding male and 3 females to date. I think being small enables me to spend quality time with all cats and is a healthier environment.

7. Where do your cats spend most of their time?

Our girls have free rein of the household and our boy stays in the 2nd living-room. Fortunately he does not spray. Kittens have their own nursery/bedroom. All pets are well socialized and used to household noises.

8. Do you breed full time? In other words, do you have another job?

I am home and work from home so the cats/kittens get all of my attention all day and night.

9. What sort of health guarantees do you offer?

My health guarantee covers genetic and congenital defects and I also will cover FIP. Both are for a stated time period as per the contract.

10. What happens if the kitten gets sick?

The kitten sees a vet prior to leaving and also is altered prior to leaving here to go to forever home. If being shipped there is also a health certificate that I give you.

11. Do you have any fun adoption stories to share?

Funny adoption story: A lady came here to pick up her kitten but then couldn’t make up her mind and wanted the whole litter. She spent about 3 hours here and finally went home with the kitten she originally choose. Good thing as the others were spoken for.

12. What makes this kitten or cat “pet quality” or “show quality”?

Pet vs Show quality is in the markings and physical qualities like head set, boning, ear size and set, eye shape, size, etc. Personality is the utmost to me.

13. Do you keep some of your cats for your own?

I have kept back some of my cats from my own breeding. Megailee Janessa is our CFA champion and we are very proud of her. I cant keep too many as I want to remain small.

14. How old is your oldest cat that you’ve bred?

My oldest cat is 4 years of age. I retire cats and will not keep breeding them too long. I continually try to enhance the lines.

15. What is your favorite Ragdoll look?

I like the traditional colors of blue and seals. I like all patterns including lynx.

16. Can a potential adopter talk to previous adopters?

I give references upon request.

Megailee Ragdolls Kitten at 7 weeks

17. Do you raise your cats underfoot?

I do raise kittens underfoot and you always have to be careful where you walk This way they are well socialized and used to household sounds.

18. Can you send photos of the parents before one adopts a kitten? Or do you post the parents on the website?

Photos of adults and kittens are on my website. I also send weekly updated photos of kittens to clients.

19. Do you send the kitten’s pedigree when you adopt a kitten?

I provide the “blue slip” from TICA to the buyer. The litters are registered with TICA. I can also provide a pedigree.

20. Will it be a problem if I request, and want to pay for, the CatGenes DNA testing before I accept a kitten?

There is no problem but I prefer to use UCDavis testing as I have found them faster and more responsive to customer service.

21. Can one visit your cattery?

I do allow prospective clients to visit my home.

22. If a possible adoptee cannot visit your cattery, are you willing to talk to your adoptee on the phone?

Phone and email questions are welcome and responded to on a prompt basis.

23. How do you honor your health guarantee?

If death should occur with the stated health guarantee period and a necropsy is provided which demonstrates it was due to a congenital or hereditary factor the kitten will be replaced as soon as is possible with like quality.

24. What if a kitten gets adopted and the customer is unhappy with a kitten, what do you do?

I would take back the kitten and try to find a suitable home. The important thing is the health and happiness of the kitten.

25. How are your kittens registered?

The litter is registered with TICA.

26. Are you capable of including the kittens maturing pattern since birth?

Yes we can.

27. What vaccination brand do you use? And what vaccinations are given, when?

For vaccinations we use Schering- Plough Eclipse 3 vaccine. This is for feline rhinotracheitis-calci-panleukuopenia.

28. What are the kittens fed?

The kittens are fed Royal Canin BabyCat dry food and Iams kitten food.

We strive for well socialized loving kittens. Temperament is very important to us. We are also proud of our customer service. We are happy to respond to all emails and send photos and information from the time you choose your pet until he/she is ready to go to their forever home.

My goal is happy healthy beautiful well socialized kittens and happy owners

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Tristate Ragdoll..

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:43:42 +0000

by Carol Van of Tristate Ragdolls
(Monague, NJ)

beautiful blue lynx and baby

Carol and John Van
Montague NJ
Specialize in health, temperament, size and beauty
www.carolspecialragdolls.com

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Bracks Cats – Ragglebury Ragdolls

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:41:12 +0000

by Denise Brackenbury
(Auckland, New Zealand)

Our New Boy Jed!

We are Alan and Denise Brackenbury and we are breeders of the beautiful Ragdoll Cats – we fell in love with the breed 3 years ago after buying a brother and sister, we love the easy going laidback yet sometimes demanding personalities so a year later bought another beautiful blue point boy!

In 2009 we decided we wanted to help this breed and bought our first 2 breeding cats – Obi-Wan and Princess Amidala, we have recently added to that with Kasey Starlight and Jed.
Our website is www.brackscats.co.nz, please feel free to check it out!

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ROXYRAGS

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:37:50 +0000

by Helen Leaney
(Adelaide, South Australia, Australia )

Roxyrags Lil Miss Divine

Roxyrags Ragdolls – Proud registered breeder of quality Ragdoll cats. Breeding beautiful Ragdoll kittens for pets, showing and breeding.

Roxyrags is a small cattery based in the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide. We are registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy South Australia.

We breed Ragdolls as a hobby and our aim is to breed healthy, quality kittens of excellent type with the sweet, gentle temperament for which the Ragdoll is renown. We have a small number of happy, healthy cats. Our Ragdolls are pets first and breeding cats second.

All kittens are born and raised indoors as part of the family, so ensuring well socialised kittens who are used to all the usual household noises and will happily adjust to their new family homes.

Our gorgeous kittens are available to go to their new homes from 12 weeks of age. They will be vet checked, desexed, vaccinated twice, litter box trained, wormed and registered with GCCFSA. Pedigree papers will be mailed to you from GCCFSA. Our kittens will come with 6 weeks accident and illness insurance cover from petplan. They also come with a kitten pack containing food samples (Kitten packs will only be given to kittens collected from our home). Our kittens will ONLY be sold to kind, loving indoor homes.

We feed our kittens Royal Canin Baby Cat 34 dry food plus a variety of human grade meats including chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, kangaroo and also the following wet foods – Advance kitten super premium food for kitten growth, Iams kitten chicken in gravy, Hills Science Diet kitten tender chunks in gravy in beef and chicken, Royal Canin kitten Instinctive and Fancy Feast Kitten. As the kittens get a bit older we also introduce them to Royal Canin kitten 36, Hills Science Diet, Iams and Advance kitten dry foods. Our kittens are also introduced to chicken necks and chicken wings which are good for their teeth. We use Oz-pet wood pellet cat litter, this litter when used with the oz-pet litter sieve tray is the most effective litter at odour control and the best value for money.

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Willowbrae Ragdolls

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:35:36 +0000

(Hawkesbury, Sydney, Australia)

Willowbrae is located on the foothills of the Blue Mountains within an hour drive from the Sydney CBD. We started off with one Ragdoll for our family home and developed a passion for the Ragdoll breed. Willowbrae Ragdolls is registered with Waratah National Cat Alliance (WNCA) Inc.

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Semper Fidelis Ragdolls

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:34:13 +0000

by Semper Fidelis Cattery
(France)

Our Ragdoll cattery is located in France, near Luxemburg and Germany. We breed ragdoll in traditional colors.

Our website: http://www.ragdollsemperfidelis.com

SHOW-ME RAGDOLLS

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SHOW-ME RAGDOLLS

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:32:20 +0000

by sandy
(LEWISTON. S. A.)

SHOW-ME RAGDOLLS IS A SMALL CLOSED CATTERY. I breed for temperament, healthy, well socialized, and big boning. I have just taken over the cattery a few month’s ago from a friend who I had been helping for about 2 years now. It is in process of changing prefix and is now called MIKIDZ.STILL BREEDING LOVELY, TEMPERAMENT TO-DIE -FOR.Breeding for PET, SHOW, BREEDER. I AM REGISTERED WITH f.a.s.a. ready to send interstate or overseas. Kitten’s available through out the year also some lovely RETIREE’S available. THESE come from SHOW WINNING STOCK. WINNER OF THE 2009 NATIONAL AND WINNER OF THE ROYAL 2008-2009. IN entire, neuter and kitten. For information or just a Ragdoll chat phone me on 85-242184.

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FIN*Snowrag

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:28:13 +0000

by Sirpa Heiskanen
(Järvenpää, Finland)

Snowrag cattery is a little cattery in southern Finland. Breeding Ragdolls since 2000. We breed Ragdolls mainly with traditional pedigrees, but in our plans are also chocolate, lilac, tortie and tabby.

All the cats are living with us as family members.
We love healthy, big Ragdolls with good temperament, silky coat and deep blue eyes. All breeding cats tested HCM, PKD,FIV and FeLV negative.

Sirpa Heiskanen
www.snowrag.fi
sirpa@snowrag.fi
+358-40-5065835

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Blue-Gem Ragdoll

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:24:21 +0000

by Mary Alexander
(Pepperell, Massachusetts)

We have 20 years of successful experience breeding in the dog and cat fancy. We have been breeding and showing Mastiffs under the kennel name of Ironclad Mastiffs for over 20 years. Breeder of multiple Best in Show, record breaking Mastiffs. Breeder and owners of Blue-Gem Siamese since 1990. We added Ragdolls to our Breeding program in 2007.

As Ragdoll breeders; our motto is Breeding for “type, temperament and soundness” This is a motto we have carried in all our breeding programs for 20 years. First we breed for health, you must have a sound foundation to build your breeding program on first. The underlying foundation for every breeder should always be health, temperament and soundness. Without these attributes, even the most perfect specimen is useless to a breeding program. If we lose sight of these qualities while proceeding with a breeding program based on phenotype only, we and more importantly our cats, will be the losers in the long run.

Next is temperament, very import factor to produce the Ragdolls trademark gentle giant teddy bear temperament. And last, breeding for type and beauty. Ragdolls are one of the most beautiful cats on earth. And nothing is more exquisite than a sound health beautiful cat. It is this combination that has allowed us to have a successful breeding programs for many years.

When we take it upon ourselves to plan and produce living entities, we must also accept the responsibility to ensure that they are sound in mind and body and are cared for by ourselves or other conscientious guardians for the rest of their lives. This means not only breeding sound animals, but what methods do you use to place non-breeding quality cats in appropriate homes and what is your method of ensuring that non-breeding quality kittens are not unintentionally or intentionally used for breeding to over populate the population of unwanted cats in shelters.

Myself, I take this responsibility very serious. I am a breeder, not just breeding cats. I’m a ambassador for the Ragdoll. I’m just here for a short time in the history of the Ragdoll cat. I hope that if anything I have done for this breed, it would be to leave it a little better off before I came along.

Sincerly,

Mary Alexander
Blue-Gem Ragdolls

www.Ragdoll-Breeder.com

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