Floppycats’ Reader Recommended Ragdoll Breeders
I am often asked for recommendations of Ragdoll breeders. I learned long ago not to recommend breeders! So I let readers do it =).
If you love the breeder that you adopted your Ragdoll cat from, then please post your favorite breeder in the comments section and be sure to include:
- Cattery Name
- City, State
- Country
- Website
- When you adopted your kitty
- Adoption Story
#5 and #6 are important to show the validity of the comment/knowledge. Otherwise, I think anyone could post the rest. Thank you!
If you’re on the hunt for recommended breeders – you will also want to check out our page on Bad Ragdoll Breeders.
How to Know if a Cat Breeder is Reputable: An Interview with Bette Willette
Sharon Shulby of Magnadok Ragdolls shared the following with me:
“In looking for a Ragdoll, please advise people that, first off, Google the cattery and “complaints”. If they have a history of scamming people, keeping their money, not delivering the kitten on the agreed upon date, selling sick kittens, what in the world makes you think they’ll be any better with you? You MUST do due diligence!
Also, ascertain if the parents have been tested for FIV, FeLV and HCM. And the breeder can prove it to the prospective parents. That any breeder who wants to send your kitten home at under 12 weeks old, isn’t doing right by you or the kitten. They get 3 vaccines, at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. I prefer that my breedings are fully vaccinated before they leave here. Also, younger kittens don’t have that time with their parents and littermates to socialize. This is VERY important for the well being of your kitten.
If the parents aren’t registered with FIFe, CFA or TICA, your kitten can’t be registered either. And there’s no guarantee that the kitten is truly a purebred RD.
What I can tell your readers, again, that if they do their homework before buying a RD kitten, there shouldn’t be a problem. Good luck!”
BEWARE! Ragdoll Breeder Scams
Apart from just bad breeders, you have to watch out for scams too – people that pose as Ragdoll breeders or home raised ragdoll kittens, but really are just scam artists. Here are a few times we have encountered them:
- Jasmine Ragdoll Kitten – Ragdoll Breeder SCAM – now they are Pretty Ragdoll Kittens – https://prettyragdollkittens.com
- Adorable Ragdoll Kittens for Sale Scam Online
Discussion on Facebook about How to Figure Out if a Breeder is Good or Not
Hi, I’m Jenny Dean, creator of Floppycats! Ever since my Aunt got the first Ragdoll cat in our family, I have loved the breed. Inspired by my childhood Ragdoll cat, Rags, I created Floppycats to connect, share and inspire other Ragdoll cat lovers around the world,
I went to Regency Rags near Galveston, TX, to get my Samson. While I love my Samson, he was scrawny, skinny, and scrappy when I picked him up– as if his littermates had been getting all the food and no one really noticed. His littermates and half-brothers were all big fluffy things. He’s now gained the weight he should be at, but I can’t ever get back those weeks that I spent worrying about him once we picked him up. I even submitted photos to the Floppycats facebook page to get advice because we were so worried! The breeder was nice and I don’t have any *actual* complaints, but I did not feel that my Samson was loved the way that I wish he had been…
Now I’m looking for a new breeder to get Samson a little fur sibling. This time around, I am really looking at how the breeder feels about their job and why they do it. If they do not absolutely love every kitten, even the pet quality ones like my Samson, then I walk away.
Searching for a reputable breeder in New York area. I’ve had 2 ragdolls from highly recommended breeders and both ended up with HCM. How do I find a breeder that I can trust?
@amyblink, Did you ever find a breeder in NYC. I just lost my Ragdoll to HCM. I want another but am very concerned about finding a breeder that I can trust.
I am currently searching for a breeder at the Great New York area. Do you mind to share the breeder you had bad experience with? Also, have you found your babies yet? Thank you~
I am also looking for a breeder. I had gotten a ragdoll from LuvLeeDolls back in 2008 and he recently passed from HCM. I know things have changed in the last 9 years but I am a little gun shy. Have you heard anything about BrodwayRags?
Can anyone recommend a Loving Breeder in the Dallas Texas area? Thanks 😉
1. Ahart For Rags
2. Easton, Pennsylvania
3. United States
4. http://www.ahartforrags.net/ OR http://www.facebook.com/ahartforrags
5. May 25th 2016
6. 3 years. 3 years I had been considering a cat. After months of research, I stumbled on a small breeder, unregistered. I called, and she was so kind. We kept up a correspondence via text and she answered ALL my questions. Flash forward a few months, I go to pick up my new little guy. Cats, everywhere. Just…. relaxing. She pointed out his momma and his dad was at the head of the steps. She handed me a veterinary pamphlet showing all the shots he got and what he still needed. She gave me a baggie of his food as per request, we payed the balance and were on our way. She was SO nice and accommodating, despite all my nagging and pestering(it’s the first time I’ve done something like this, what can I say?), and my little fuzzball was the epitome of cuddly purring love. I’m so happy I found Ms. Holly!
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT BUY A KITTEN FROM —> PAMSDOLLHOUSE in NY CELESTIAL CATS in IA <— 🙂 🙂 🙂 I dearly love the two kittens I got from this cattery.. although the tragic loss of my first kitten will never be forgotten, these rags are beautiful, healthy, and so so lovable!!! Highly recommended.
DO NOT from PamsDollHouse. DO from Celestial Cats Iowa.
1. Chatabelles Ragdoll Cattery
2. Tillsonburg, Ontario
3. Canada
4. http://www.chatabelles.com/index.php
5. September 2015
6. After years of research and convincing, my parents agreed to look for a breeder. There were not many breeders in my area that I could find, and it was hard to find any other testimonials as everyone seemed to be in the USA. The first one I looked at had written all of their credentials as well as a fair warning about backyard breeders, so we decided to go ahead and email them. We recieved pictured and even gave them a call so we decided to send a deposit. This was our first experience with a breeder and I did not know at the time how to use or search in forums so that was bad on my part. We never got a reply after that and found out their phone number was no longer available and their website no longer exists. We were very disappointed and I continued my search. This is when I found out about Chatabelles! Their pictures were so charming and the kittens were very adorable. We were extra cautious about the deposit this time and visited them beforehand. She understood when we explained what happened with the first breeder and was very empathetic. This is when I met Potato, the biggest and most fluffiest out of the litter! Although I originally wanted a different coat color, I fell in love with him (a pointed seal instead of a bi-blue). We visited them a couple weeks later to pick him up and was surprised on how fast he has grown. He meowed a little on our long car ride home but fell asleep not too long after. (He more like chirps than meows, it’s so cute!)
Almost a year since he has been born, we can tell you that he is a very healthy, good tempered and sociable boy. He loves going out on walks to the park and greeting new people as long as they play with him a little first! He is more or less a dog than a cat, which is what I expected from a Ragdoll. I love him! He has only hissed twice in his life at the vet’s office :p
We will soon be getting a puppy so he is less lonely when I am at school and my parents are at work. I am not at all worried on how he will react because he is such a sweet boy.
Does anyone have experience with Razl Dazl in Hesperia, CA or AdorableDolls in Roseville, CA? Thanks!
Hello, does anyone know anything about ragdoll or ragamuffin breeders in Connecticut? I’ve seen a couple online, but it’s hard to find third-party info about them. Thanks for your help.
I wondering if anyone got back to you – I am in NY and looking for a breeder as well.
Does anyone know if RoyalDolls in Oklahoma is a reputable breeder?
Hello!
I’m new to the Ragdoll breed and have been researching online and trying to find a good breeder. I would LOVE to bring a Ragdoll into our family. Can anyone recommend a good breeder in the Nebraska/Kansas area?? We live in a super small town in Nebraska-right on the Kansas border. I did come across the House of Steward website. Does anyone have info or experience with this breeder? As far as I can find, this would be the closest to me. Are there any reputable breeders in Nebraska?? Any info is appreciated! If I’m going to make this big of an investment I want the best Ragdoll 🙂
Thanks!
Cattery Name: Simonsezz
City, State: New Port Richey, Florida
Country: USA
Website: http://www.simonsezz.com
When you adopted your kitty: Two girls, Susi and Mischeli (2010, 2012)
Adoption Story: Amazing personality, beautiful, loving, sweet. A friend met my cats (we are in SFLA) and had to have one. She also traveled to New Port Richey and had the same experience. I am at my cat limit but when it is time to fill a hole in my heart I will know where I will go.
Hello!
I am looking for a good breeding near Montreal or Toronto. Thanks!
Breeder* sorry stupid auto correct!
Does anyone know of any breeders on the east coast of the US (some of the Midwest would be fine, anywhere within 12 hours of Philly is really doable)? I’m looking solely for a breeder who feeds a raw or at least a partial raw diet. Please let me know if anyone knows and can recommend someone 🙂
1.Cattery Name Ridgeview Ragdolls
2.City, State I think they are located in Ridgeview VA
3.Country: US
4.Website ridgeviewragdolls.com
5.When you adopted your kitty adopted him 8/15/15
Lori, the breeder was really nice and drove 2.5 hours with her daughter to meet me (I drove from springfield VA. I was hesitant at first to drive so far but she sent me pictures to my phone, and video of Mickey showing off his personality and I was convinced he was the cat for me! She feeds her cats on a grain free diet on some special dry food that is special ordered online, I forget the name. Mickey is super friendly, socialized and likes to be held. He also likes to sleep near /on top of my head/neck, so I know he will come handy in time for the winter! lol He was clean and flea free and smelled good when I bought him (still does!). He even lets me clip his nails when he is drowsy. I love Mickey and I would go back to ridgeviewragdolls if I wanted another ragdoll and would recommend her to everyone.
Cattery Name: Blue Eyed Q T Pies
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
United States
Website: http://www.blueeyedqtpies.com/
Adopted a Seal Point Lynx Male on May 7, 2015
First of all let me say, this was my second breeder in 9 months, as I found myself having to find a companion for my 9 month old ragdoll girl after her sister passed away on us. I was SO nervous about going through that whole experience again, that I did a LOT of corresponding with the next breeder (I wish I would have done the same the first time). Anyway, I say this because I want you to know that THIS breeder knows her stuff. I found that a good breeder will NOT correspond with you much via email, they WANT to talk to you. Good sign #1.
So, I picked up the phone and called the breeder, and OH MY!!! Although she was busy, she took the time right then and there to talk to me, for over an hour. Telling me things I never knew about Ragdolls. She listened to my heartbreaking story of my one little girl, and even told me things the Vet didn’t know about that whole situation. Amy is like an encyclopedia of Ragdolls, which in my book, is key in a breeder. She knows how to breed them, she has her own lines that she has bred just right to get the quality that she wants (and she has immaculate family trees to show it). She has show quality kittens, and pet quality, and has no reservations telling you all about the kitten you have chosen. She invites you into her home, at ANY time (call and make a date of course). You can watch your kitten grow in person if you want. If that isn’t your thing, she also takes PERSONAL pictures and text messages them to you, about any time you ask. I have pics from age 4 weeks until our lil guy came home with us at 12 weeks.
Amy also doesn’t just breed ragdolls. She molds the kittens into beautiful souls. She has a system of socializing them, and let me tell ya, it works. When we brought Cosmo home (ta-da!), we did the whole put him in a safe room, let him get used to the noises and smells of the house…blah, blah, blah. However, Cosmo was NOT having this one room gig. He was NOT afraid to roam the house after just being home under 24 hours. There was no stopping him. We have other BIG dogs, and cats, and he just went up to them like he had known them forever. I believe this is because Amy raises her kittens “under foot”, with other cats and dogs, children, AND the visitors she has coming to see their own kitten. These kittens love to be held and handled and most of all, loved.
Amy is also into some holistic measures. Probiotics and coconut oil as supplements. She will tell you how to use them if you choose to do so. She has recommendations on types of food you can use and the type she currently has the kittens on. She is very knowledgeable about vaccinations and has very strong opinions on when and how often Ragdolls specifically need them. She sends you home with their Vet records, and proof of vaccination and or vaccination schedule (all of her kittens ARE vet checked). She also sends you home with a goodie bag, filled with some toys, treats, food, etc.
Amy loves all of her cats and kittens. She puts her heart and soul into breeding, and the results are the best Ragdolls I have come into contact with. They are beautiful, social, loving, and the true definition of floppy cats. I cannot praise Amy enough!!!!! She wants to know how her kittens are doing once you bring them home as well. She is available for questions/comments/advice. I call her before my vet to see if this or that is normal, or if I should be concerned. I am pretty sure Amy too, is now a part of our family, as she loves to see pics of Cosmo and hear how he is doing.
I have 2 Ragdolls, from 2 different breeders, and you can definitely tell which one comes from Amy. Amy is the best, period. You won’t be disappointed with her as a person, or as your breeder, for a remarkable, beautiful, loving and overall well rounded Ragdoll.
I know there would be a lot of readers from Australia. I cannot recommend enough Amberglade Ragdolls in the Adelaide area. The breeder ELLY is a wonderful person who genuinely cares about her babies. My Ragdoll Monty recently got sick (nobody really knows why but he is all good now). Even though it’s been 6 months since I bought him, she was calling me every day to check on him and was also calling the vet every day to get updates. She was as worried as I am and very supportive. Her babies are all gorgeous and healthy.
Yes, Laurence, Australia is the 4th largest country that visits my site – #1 is USA, #2 is UK, #3 is Canada and #4 are Aussies!! Thanks for your input!
Has anyone in the Massachusetts area ever gotten a ragdoll from Wimpole Street ragdolls?
And are there any other breeders in the Massachusetts area you can recommend? I emailed a cattery called Willow Tree Rags about a week ago and haven’t gotten a response back yet.
Thank you so much.
Hi,
Just wondering where you ended up adopting a Ragdoll Kitten. I’m also in Massachusetts trying to find a reputable breeder. Thanks.
I’m looking too..Willow tree is very expensive $2800 for pet kitten? Sorry, but that’s crazy!
I can see paying $1000-1500 for a kitten but anything more..no. IF you find anyplace in MA or Northeast, please let me know. Thanks.
Crabapple Ragdolls
Alpharetta, GA
USA
crabappleragdolls.com
Sep. 2013 & Dec. 2014
I have two retired show cats/breeders from Crabapple Ragdolls, adopted a year apart, and they are both wonderful and affectionate cats. Both my cats are total clowns and live up to the Ragdoll name. They flop, love to be held like babies,follow us around, give kisses, and love to snuggle. We can tell they were raised to be social, gregarious, big-personality cats. I couldn’t dream up better cats.
We got our first Ragdoll after our domestic long hair passed away after a traumatic health battle. I never thought we would be purebred cat people, but I had always wanted a Ragdoll and after our last cat died we just didn’t have the emotional capacity to work with a rescue; we wanted a cat with all the personality traits we love already built in. I highly encourage adopting rescues, but I know everyone has different needs.
We looked at a few breeders in our area but knew Crabapple was the right fit the moment we met them. Their home is beautiful and clean, the cats are not caged but treated as members of the family, and the cats are raised to have great Ragdoll personalities. Crabapple really cares about Ragdoll health and all kittens are HCM tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered before going home. The breeders are great at answering questions and providing advice for Ragdoll owners. I can’t give them enough praise, they are just really amazing.
Our first Crabapple cat quickly became the love of our lives, but we thought she would like a friend. When it came time to get a second one, we didn’t consider going anywhere else.
I highly recommend checking out Crabapple Ragdolls if you are in the southeast.
Starlite Rags
Plover, WI
USA
http://starliterags.tripod.com/
12-1-2014
My husband adopted this kitten for me as a surprise for Christmas. He knew I had been wanting one of these beautiful Ragdoll cats for awhile now. He found this breeder Ann (Starlite Rags) all by himself and met with her. My husband said she was super helpful in picking out just the right kitten for me! This little kitty is already sleeping in my bed and what a purr machine! I’d suggest this breeder to anyone. Best Christmas Ever!
Cattery-Long Fellow Rag dolls
Location-Olympia,WA
Website-http://www.longfellowragdolls.com/
Owner- Kristie Longfellow and business partner Jane McMillian
When I adopted my kittens- today
Adoption Story-I have wanted a rag doll kitten since I was a child. I remember being in the 5th grade and doing research for a cat project and came across the rag doll breed, and immediately fell in love with them. When I was in the 7th grade my parents adopted a himilayan blue and I fell in love with him and cherished the days that he greeted me at the door every day when I came home from school. He recently passed away and I was devestated and felt guilty because I didn’t spend as much time with him as I got older because I went to college and moved out of my parents house. I live on my own now and thought it would be the perfect opportunity to adopt a rag doll finally(15 years since doing my 5th grade project). Long story short, I had contacted several breeders by email, since I was feeling slightly anti-social and I received no response from anyone!I found a cattery in California and I was extremely interested in flying down there but they said no and only wanted to have me pay for the kitten and have it shipped to Washington. Why I would pay and ship a kitten I’ve never seen is beyond me. Anyway, I finally met this woman who had a rag doll kitten named Sky. I spent a lot of time with Sky and was really attached to her and couldn’t wait to adopt her. I called the lady one day and told her I was ready to pick her up and bring her home, and she never answered her phone! I sent her emails, left voicemails, and even texted and got no response. Two WEEKS later she emailed me and told me she sold Sky to someone else…I was heart broken and didn’t understand why. She told me that my emails were going to her spam and she didn’t realize it and sold Sky because she thought I wasn’t interested….I did more research and came across Longfellow rag dolls because it was right down the street from where I lived. However, the Kristie had stated that the only available rag dolls were in Gig Harbor which is an hour away from me. So I emailed Jane, the lady that was located I’m Gig Harbor, and had been emailing me back and forth. She encouraged me to come to gig harbor but I was apprehensive because it was far and I am not the most trusting person. I decided to drive down there after a day of speaking with Jane and got to her house and was so nervous! She brought me to the kittiens and of course it was their nap time so they were all sleeping…Just my luck. So I hung out with Jane and just talked to her and learned a lot about her and even told her about myself. I started to feel like we were friends! She was so genuine and friendly that I almost forgot about the kittens. After a little time the kittens started to wake up and boy were they a lot of fun. They seemed so happy and playful! One of the kittens jumped into my lap and I fell in love. I think he did too, because I couldn’t pull him off of me. His claws were attached so tight that I could pretty much walk around with him on my chest without holding him. After spending the whole day there with Jane, I not only left feeling like Jane was my friend, but knew that I wanted to adopt two kittens! Jane didn’t even pressure me into, nor did she recommend it to me. But she felt like it was ideal because I work 8-5 M-F.She told me to think about it, but I already knew I wanted to work with her and adopt the twins(brother and sister). I am so thankful for Jane and all her help, and really just the fact that she came into my life. I’ve sent her several texts asking questions, expressing my concerns and she addressed every one of them!She even sent me pictures capturing how much they’ve grown and giving me updates!I’m even glad that I had all of the bad experiences with breeders because Jane showed me what a real experience with a breeder is supposed to be like. She’s passionate about what she does, and it really shows because of how happy the kittens were, and how great they turned out.The momma cat named honey looked very happy and healthy as well and was very attentive with her kittens.I also had the opportunity to spend some time with Kristie Longfellow, the owner of the Longfellow rag doll csttery and she was so genuine and candid with me. She even took my kittens and drove them down from gig harbor Olympia to get them a vet check-up and get them spayed and neutered and even set it up so that, the veterinarian that did the check up for my kittens will be the vet that I use for future visits! To conclude my long review, I just really want to say that I am so thankful for Jane and Kristie and would recommend that anyone adopt from them regardless of what state you are located in. I can honestly say that I feel like I am adopting two children, and will maintain my relationship with Jane and Kristie throughout my kittens lives! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better than Jane and Kristie, and am so excited to pick up my kittens today!!!
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a reputable breeder in Alberta, Canada? I was looking at Char-an-dolls in Rimbey, Alberta, Lise from Rainbow Ragdolls in Toefileld, Alberta and lissey’s Ragdolls in Hanna, Alberta.
Thank- you