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Ragdoll Breeders
Waiting List Deposit
Waiting List Deposit
We are Ragdolls Breeders decated to produce Ragdoll Kittens that fit the Ragdoll profile.
ALL AS OF SEPT. 15, 2021 ALL KITTENS WILL BE DNA TESTED AND WILL GO HOME WITH A VET CLEARANCE SHOWING THAT BABY WAS SENT HOME HEALTHY
We strive to produce Healthy Loving Ragdoll Kittens that will fit in any home.
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RESERVING A KITTEN
Once You Have Decided
To make one of our TICA Ragdoll kittens a family member, you may place a deposit of $200.00 plus $9 service fee using the PayPal button at the bottom of this page. This deposit will go towards the purchase price of $1500 plus fees. During kitten selection, you will have the opportunity to select an available kitten from the Kitten’s for sale page..
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KITTEN SELECTION
Your new Family Member
We post several pictures of each litter including pictures of each individual kitten. You will be able to see what the kitten’s coat and color looks like. Temperaments will continue to develop beyond 12 weeks.
Kitten selection starts when they are 8+ weeks old. After placing a deposit, families may select from available kittens on the Kitten For Sale Page . Selection is made based on video and portraits of the kittens. We do pic’s every 10 to 14 days and post them on that Kittens for sale page.
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FINAL PAYMENT
The final balance for your kitten is due at 10 weeks of age. We also accept cash at the time of pickup.
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KITTEN PICKUP
Bringing Your Kitten Home
Kittens are ready to go to their new homes at 12 weeks of age, only after being health checked by our vet, up to date on vaccines & deworming, microchipped, and fully weaned.
Our preference is in-person pickup.
If you are unable to pick up your new kitten from us here in IN:
Ground transportation within the eastern U.S. may be available. Contact us with your zip code for a quote.
We are able to offer Pet Nanny flight service to most major U.S. airports for $500 – $800. This cost includes a pet carrier, our mileage to the Airport, plane ticket, veterinarian wellness certificate to fly and the Flight Nanny service.
· Private door to door transportation available for $250 – $400 to most East Coast locations
· Flight Nanny delivery is $500 – $800 to most major airports in the 48 contiguous United States
Ground Transportation
East Coast
$350 - $600
Private Transport
Door to Door Service
Toys for Comfort
East Coast Only
Flight Nanny
48 United States
$650 - $850
Health Certificate
Pet Carrier
Most Major Airports
Standby Flight Availability
Waiting List Deposit
Waiting List Deposit
Waiting List Deposit
We recommend you put a deposit on the litter you want a kitten out of. We only take 3 deposits on a litter. You will be told your place in line when you put you deposit down on a kitten not born yet.
Call 865-964-0535
Planed Breeding 2022
Waiting List Deposit
Planed Breeding 2022
Hazelnut x Hugglesmakers Bred and expecting Seal and Blue in Mitted and Bicolor, due 1/30/22
Petunia x Guss
Bred and expecting Seal and Blue Points, due 3/2/22
Cupcake x Hugglesmakers Bred and expecting Seal and Blue in Pointed and Mitted, due 3/10/22
Arrel x Hugglesmakers expecting Seal and Blue BiColor and Mitted in Traditional and Solid maybe a Calico
Heather x Shawn expecting Chocolate, Lilac Point in Solid and Pointed (due on 03/25/22)
Adorabell x Cayann expecting Black, Red, Seal, Blue in Solid, Mitted, Pointed maybe even a Calico and all Females will be Tortie (Due on 3/23/22)
WinterStorm x Shawn expecting BlueEyed White and White Minks Seals and Blue Point and Mink
Sheba x Guss expecting Chocolate and Lilac in Mitted and Pointed
Mai x Hugglesmakers
Bred and expecting, Seal, Blue, Red in Mitted and BiColor, due 3/18/22
SnowWhite x Guss expecting BlueEyed White and Seal, Blue and Chocolate Point
Bonnie x Chase expecting Seal and Blue Mitted and Point Traditional and Mink
TwinkleToes x Cayenne expecting Seal, Blue in Mitted and BiColor and even Tortie
Yarrow x SirGarfield expecting all Red in Mitted and BiColor
Angelique x Chase expecting Traditional and Solids in Seal, Blue and Black in Mitted and BiColor Tortie and Calico
Daisy x Chase expecting Blue, Seal, Red in Point's and Mitted
Beauty x Hugglesmakers expecting Black, Blue and Seal in Points and Mitted
Lady Dianna x Guss expecting Chocolate, Lalac and Cinnamon in Mitted and BiColor
Baby Blue Eyes x Hugglesmakers expecting all Blue in Mitted and BiColor
About Us
Experienced Breeders
We have been breeding and placing Ragdoll Kittens for 9 years now. We LOVE what we do as much today as we did 9 years ago.
Our goal is to breed loving and healthy Ragdoll Kittens to be your new family member.
All Ragdoll Kittens come with a guarantee to be free of any gnetic problems.
If something was to go wrong we would replace your kitten with written proff of such.
NO CASH REFUNDS
NOW ACCEPTING ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Ragdoll Cat/Ragdoll Kitten Contract
Smoky Mtn. Ragdolls
865-964-0535
shane@smokymtnragdolls.com
www.smokymtnragdolls.com
Sales Contract
Purchase Date:___________________________________
Purchaser:______________________________________________________________
DOB:__________________________________________________________________
Color:__________________________________________________________________
Queen Reg.#_____________________________________________________________
King Reg.#______________________________________________________________
The Seller and Purchaser agree to the following conditions of this agreement:
1. This cat is purchased as a:
Pet (altering required) ____ Show Quality Pet (altering required) _____ Breeder
A. Breeder guarantees that the cat being sold is a purebred Ragdoll cat/kitten with a pedigree and is eligible for registration with T.I.C.A.
B. If buyer transfers cat/kitten to another owner, the buyer agrees to provide notice to seller and for seller to provide written approval of the transfer.
C. Any representation by seller regarding the kitten being a show or breeding quality is an opinion and not a guarantee that the kitten will win in a show. Breeder advises buyer to examine the kitten in person to decide the quality of the kitten before the purchase.
D. If the cat is purchased as a pet or show quality pet:
- The buyer agrees to have the kitten altered at 5mo. old for a male and at 6mo old for a female. NO KITTEN SHOULD BE ALTERED BEFORE 6mo OLD. Buyer agrees that if kitten is not altered before six months of age, seller has the right to take possession of the cat and place it back into the Smoky Mtn. Ragdolls cattery with no payment to the buyer. If the Buyer is found to be using said cat as a breeder, a fine of $2,000 dollars will be due to the seller along with the return of the cat at buyers sole expense. Buyer will also be responsible for all attorney fees involved.
- The seller agrees to provide Buyer with a T.I.C.A. registration for the cat after he/she is altered before six month of age and written certification from a licensed vet is sent to the seller. This certification must also provide the breed of cat, as well as the name, address, and phone number of vet for verification of altering.
E. The buyer is responsible for ALL medical and shipping expenses associated with this cat/kitten IMMEDIATELY after the contract is signed.
F. The buyer agrees that the deposit amount is non-refundable, but may be transferred to another kitten as long as the transfer is done 3 weeks pryer to the shipping/pick up date. If the buyer does not pick another kitten by the end of a year from the date of sale of kitten the deposit if forfited.
G.The Buyer understands and agrees that the breeder/seller has first pick of any an all litters, and that breeder prospecs will be placed first, show prospects will be placed second, then pet quality kittens.
2. Seller agrees to provide a complete medical history and record of all vaccinations this kitten/cat has received, along with the following health guarantee: The cat has a one year guarantee against fatal genetic or congenital defects. FIP is not covered under this guarantee mainly because it is highly controversial and can be passed on regardless of genes. The seller will replace the cat with another kitten as soon as reasonably practical when seller receives proof of defect in the form of a complete autopsy report from a licensed vet. If breeder has no kittens available, the next litter with a kitten of equal value will be replaced. All cats will be replaced with another kitten of like kind and quality. There will be NO CASH REFUNDS and Buyer is responsible for ALL medical and shipping costs when replacing a kitten.
The cat has a 48 hour guarantee against any serious medical conditions once he/she leaves our home.
Buyer is advised to take this kitten/cat (at buyer’s expense) to a veterinarian for a complete health check
within this period. If the cat/kitten is found to have a serious medical condition, buyer has 48 hours after
taking possession of the kitten to notify us and ask for a replacement kitten. This request must be
in written form on the examining licensed veterinarian's letterhead which states why the kitten/cat’s health
is in question. We will take the kitten back and provide a replacement kitten after being furnished with a
letter from the vet indicating why the kitten’s health is serious. If seller has no kittens available, the
next litter with a kitten of equal value will be replaced. If buyer fails to notify seller of said health problem
within 48 hours after purchase, buyer will be deemed to have accepted said animal.There will be NO CASH
REFUNDS and Buyer is responsible for ALL medical and shipping costs after purchase. The Seller is not
obligated to replace a kitten for any reason, including future health problems, other than those stated in this
contract and provided that ALL terms of the health guarantees are followed.
Kittens will be replaced for fatal hereditary or congenital defects within the 48 hours.NO CASH REFUNDS.
It is recommended that you do not allow your Ragdoll kitten to be given a Feline Leukemia or vaccination
since they are controversial and pose too many risks. This contract will be void if your Ragdoll kitten is
given the Feline Leukemia or FIP vaccine. The cat/kitten will have age appropriate core vaccinations at the
time of delivery against panleukopenia (distemper), calcivirus, and rhinotracheitis. Each state has its own
laws governing the administration of the rabies vaccine. We recommend getting kittens vaccinated for
rabies at 4 months of age. The Seller does not warranty the above cat/kitten from any adverse reactions
against future vaccinations.
3. Buyer also agrees:
A. To provide adequate veterinary care and vaccinations,
B. To provide a clean environment for your kitten,
C. To never allow this cat to roam outdoors,
D. Not to place this cat in a laboratory or pet shop. If the buyer is unable to keep the cat for any reason, seller will be given first right to obtain the cat, and
E. Not to declaw your kitten.
4. This is a legally binding document. In the event of breech of this agreement, the contract will be void and buyer agrees to pay all reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses as may be allowed by law and incurred by seller in enforcing seller's rights under this agreement. If legal proceedings become necessary, the buyer agrees that all legal and/or court proceedings take place in the State/County in which the Seller resides.
The Buyer agrees that the kitten/cat appears to be in good health: _____ (Buyer’s initials). Keep in mind that new kittens may show signs of stress including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, diarrhea, or constipation when brought into a new environment.
5. FEEDING: Your pet has been fed TASTE OF THE WILD FOOD. You can get it any Tractor Supply feed store. If you choose not to keep your pet on this food, you should mix the sample food you are given with your food choice, slowly changing the food. Abrubt changes in food can upset your new pet. Your Kitten will also come with a NuVet Natural Supplement. Your Kitten has been on it and In Order for this Contract to be Valid you MUST keep in on this Supplement. You can order it on my website by clicking on the link for NuVet. Seller will not be responsible for complications from incorrect feeding
The buyer’s signature below indicates full understanding, agreement, and approval with the above terms and conditions:
Breeder_________________________________ Date:
Buyer_______________________________________________ Date:
About Ragdolls
In the 1960s, a regular non-pedigreed white domestic longhaired cat named Josephine, who had produced several litters of typical cats, was injured in an accident involving a car and taken to the veterinary hospital at the University of California. Josephine was of aPersian/Angora type and had litters sired by several unknown male Birman or Burmese-like cats, one of which had the Siamese point coloration. Baker believed that Josephine was subject to a secret government genetic experiment during treatment at the lab, and claimed that it made Josephine docile, relaxed when picked up, and immune to pain. After Josephine recovered, her next litter produced kittens with similar temperament. When the subsequent litter produced more of the same, Ann Baker (an established cat breeder) purchased several kittens from the owner, who lived behind her, and believing she had something special, set out to create what is now known as the Ragdoll. The breed was selectively bred over many years for desirable traits, such as large size, gentle demeanor, and a tendency to go limp when picked up, as well as the striking pointed coloration.[3]
Out of those early litters came Blackie, an all black Burmese-like male and Daddy Warbucks, a seal point with white feet. Daddy Warbucks sired the founding bi-color female Fugianna, and Blackie sired Buckwheat, a dark brown/black Burmese-like female. Both Fugianna and Buckwheat were daughters of Josephine. All Ragdolls are descended from Baker's cats through matings of Daddy Warbucks to Fugianna and Buckwheat.[citation needed]
Baker, in an unusual move, spurned traditional cat breeding associations. She trademarked the name "Ragdoll", set up her own registry ca. 1971, the International Ragdoll Cat Association (IRCA), and enforced stringent standards on anyone who wanted to breed or sell cats under that name.[3] The Ragdolls were also not allowed to be registered in other breed associations.[4][verification needed][clarification needed] The IRCA is still in existence today but is quite small, particularly since Baker's death in 1997. IRCA cats are not recognized in any major cat breed organization or cat show.
In 1975, a group led by a husband and wife team, Denny and Laura Dayton, broke rank with IRCA with the aim of gaining mainstream recognition for the Ragdoll. Beginning with a breeding pair of IRCA cats, this group eventually developed the Ragdoll standard currently accepted by major cat registries such as the CFA and the FIFe..[citation needed]
Since the spread of the Ragdoll breed in America during the early 1960s, a breeding pair of Ragdolls was exported to the UK. This was followed by eight more cats to fully establish the breed in the UK, where it is recognised by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy[5]
In 1994, a second group decided to leave the IRCA and form their own group due to increasingly strict breeding restrictions. This group later established the Ragamuffin breed. Because Baker owned the rights to the name "Ragdoll", no offshoot groups were legally able to call their cats Ragdolls, until 2005, when the trademark on "Ragdoll" was not renewed.[6]
Breed description
[edit]Temperament
A Flame point cat.
The docile and floppy nature of the Ragdoll is a characteristic thought to be passed down from the Persian and Birman breed. Opinions vary as to whether this trait might be the result of genetic mutation.[7][8] The extreme docility of some individuals has led to the myth that Ragdolls are pain-resistant. Some breeders in Britain have tried to breed away from the limpness due to concerns that extreme docility "might not be in the best interests of the cat".[7][9] On multiple occasions, ragdolls have been reported as nonchalantly approaching moving cars and vicious dogs and getting hurt.[citation needed] Breed standards describe the Ragdoll as affectionate, intelligent, relaxed in temperament, gentle, and easy to handle.[10][11]
[edit]Physical characteristics
The Ragdoll is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds with a sturdy body, large frame, and proportionate legs. A fully-grown female weighs from 8 to 15 pounds (3.6 to 6.8 kg). Males are substantially larger, ranging from 12 to 20 pounds (5.4 to 9.1 kg) or more.[3] The genes for point coloration are also responsible for the blue eyes of the Ragdoll. More intense shades of blue are favored in cat shows. Although the breed has a plush coat, it consists mainly of long guard hairs, while the lack of a dense undercoat results in, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association, "reduced shedding and matting".[12] Mitted Ragdolls, which weren't allowed titling in CFA until the 2008-2009 show season, are often confused with Birmans. The easiest way to tell the difference is by size (the Ragdoll being obviously larger) and chin color (Mitted Ragdolls have white chins, while Birmans have colored chins), although breeders recognize the two by head shape and boning.[citation needed]
Ragdolls come in 6 different colors: seal; chocolate; flame; and the corresponding "dilutes", including blue, lilac, and cream. This also includes the tortoiseshell pattern in all colors and the three patterns. All Ragdoll kittens are born white. They have good color at 8 – 10 weeks and full color and coat at 3 – 4 years. The four different patterns are:
Pointed - One color darkening at the extremities (nose, ears, tail, and paws).
Mitted - Same as pointed, but with white paws and abdomen. With or without a blaze (a white line or spot on the face), but must have a "belly stripe" (white stripe that runs from the chin to the genitals) and a white chin.
Bicolor — White legs, white inverted 'V' on the face, white abdomen and sometimes white patches on the back. (Excessive amounts of white, or "high white", on a bicolor is known as the Van pattern, although this doesn't occur nearly as often as the other patterns.)
Lynx - A variant of the above type having tabby markings.[13]
References
^ Ragdoll Standard FIFe
^ http://books.google.com/books?id=HYt3zSa9N1EC&pg=PA84&dq=ragdoll+cat+flop&hl=en&sa=X&ei=5WQNUaX_GfLU0gG16YDoDA&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=ragdoll%20cat%20flop&f=false
^ a b c Helgren, J. Anne (2006). Ragdoll. Telemark Productions. Retrieved