Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Buying TICA Registered Ragdoll Kittens

By Ruthie Calderon


Ragdolls are highly intelligent and affectionate felines that display an incredibly soft and long haired coat. Cats require a high standard of care and the appropriate socialization to ensure that there is balance in the home when introduced to small children and other pets. Purchasing TICA registered Ragdoll kittens will provide peace of mind that the appropriate breeding practice are applied and you receive healthy pets.

The Ragdoll is a breed that was established in the 1960s and has fast become a favorite among families and for show purposes. The felines have been bred for its unique coat coloration and blue eyes that have resulted in an attractive and beautiful appeal. It possesses a gentle and relaxed temperament allowing one to easily handle the feline and contributing to the Ragdoll name.

A buyer must contact The International Cat Association to determine which breeders are available to tend to specific buying needs. A list of TICA members will be provided and the necessary ethical measures put in place that will deliver a high standard of breeding and the healthiest possible pets. The purpose of seeking a registered breeder is to support healthy practices and to ensure that the standard of such felines is well maintained.

The responsible breeder is able to produce a health certificate detailing the tests that have been performed when caring for kittens. The provision of a guarantee will ensure that a veterinarian has provided the best possible care for felines that will protect against exposure to disease. The litter must be part of a high standard of breeding that will produce well socialized and healthy pets.

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.

A kitten must be at least 12 weeks of age before it is able to leave to its new home. Do not accept pets that are younger as it could lead to a number of health and behavioral problems in the home. When young felines are old enough to leave the litter, it is already weaned, potty trained, and has received the vaccinations required to protect from exposure to disease.

Advertisements on the web reveal the sale of many Ragdolls with the result that a large number of scammers are constantly operating. Sellers without the registration and adherence to ethics are often termed backyard breeders because of a mere interest in profitability and without monitoring the bloodline or genetics. The seller should be able to answer all questions and concerns regarding the breed to prevent making a poor purchase.

Buying Ragdolls should be based on a clear investigation into the registration of the breed. For potential new owners, it is important to learn more about the breed and to identify the healthiest possible kittens for selection. The right steps can prevent being conned and will assist in choosing TICA registered Ragdolls.




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