Rags2Riches Ragdolls Information

DISPOSITION:
The Ragdoll cat has a gentle disposition and the ability to relax its body like a child's Ragdoll, hence the name Ragdoll.
This gentle cat is very docile, yet it is also a very active cat that absolutely loves to play. It easily learns to fetch and
loves the "wand" like toys that require you to play with the cat. To relax, they love to stretch out on their backs, legs
spread wide apart and take a little nap. If you like a little shadow following you all around the house, then a Ragdoll is
certainly the cat for you. The Ragdoll generally loves being with people and gets along quite well with other animals and
children, providing they are not overly aggressive toward the Ragdoll.

APPEARANCES:
The traditional Ragdoll is a pointed cat with blue eyes. They are born white, getting their point colors gradually in the
first few weeks and then obtaining full color at about two years of age. Full maturity of size takes 3-4 years. Ragdolls
are a large domestic cat with males usually weighing 14-18 pounds (sometimes 20) and the females 8-14 pounds.
Rags2Riches Ragdolls are available in the following colors and patterns. You may see these colors and patterns in my
photo gallery.

COLORS:
Seal point:   Dark brown to black points, light to medium brown body color.

Bluepoint: Medium to dark blue-gray points, light to medium blue-gray body color.

Red/Creampoint: Reddish tone to the points, very light body coat.

Tortie point: Tortie's have a mottled appearance in the point markings and throughout the body.

Torbiepoint:   Same as the Tortie but a lynx pattern.

PATTERNS:
Colorpoint: Has no white on the body and the feet are the same color as the rest of the points. The body color is a lighter
version of the point color.

Mitted: Same as colorpoint except the feet are white and the cat should have a white chin. Some mitteds may have a white
blaze between the eyes or on the nose.

Bicolor: Has a white upside down "V" ( /\ ) on the face and the chest, stomach and front legs are white. Width of V's will
vary.

Lynxpoint: It is actually an additional pattern of stripes appearing over the normal patterns as listed above. In addition
to the stripes it has white eyeliner around the eyes, the whisker pads are mostly white, the nose leather is a pinkish to red
brick color and there is no point color in the ear. Many people refer to this as the Tabby pattern.

HEALTH GUARANTEE:
All kittens are examined by my veterinarian before leaving for their new homes. They will also be eating well and will be
litter trained. The kittens are FELV/FIV negative and they will have had, at least, their first FVRCP (better known as
Distemper) vaccination.   Most kittens are sold with a two year from birth genetic health guarantee. Should your kitten
develop any congenital or genetic defects, it must be verified in writing by a licensed veterinarian and if for any reason
the kitten should die an autopsy from an accredited laboratory must be furnished and the kitten will be replaced with a
healthy kitten of same quality or better as soon as possible. Even though my vet has examined all of my kittens prior to
their leaving, a new buyer should take the kitten to their own veterinarian within the first 3 days of sale if they are in
anyway concerned about the kitten's health.    Within this time frame you have a money back guarantee should your
veterinarian say that you do not have a healthy kitten.   I also have no objections to anyone checking with my Veterinarian
as to the health of my kittens or about my integrity.    Just ask and I will give you their number.

REFERENCES:
If you are not familiar with the Ragdoll and would like to talk with some current owners, I will be happy to furnish names,
locations, e-mails and phone numbers of several of my customers. Many have been to my home to see how the kittens are
raised and many have bought the kitten sight unseen, allowing me to pick the kitten for their individual family situation. If
I do not have a kitten for you then I will gladly recommend another reputable breeder. My best to all of you and to any
wonderful Ragdoll kitten you may soon bring into your home.

Rags2Riches Ragdoll Cattery is a member of the RFCI (Ragdoll Fanciers Club International). All kittens are registrable
with TICA (The International Cat Association), ACFA (American Cat Fanciers Association) and CFA (Cat Fanciers
Association). Pet buyers will receive a registration with one of the above registries. My cattery name could not be listed
as Rags2Riches with ACFA and CFA so I chose to go with RagsNRiches for those two registries.

PRICING AND AUTHENTICITY:
Kittens are priced individually, depending on the kitten's pattern and whether he/she is sold as a pet, breeder or show.
Ragdolls are a medium priced cat.   They are not a cheap cat by any means but they are not the most expensive either. If
a kitten is not registered as a Ragdoll then I seriously doubt that you would be purchasing a PURE Ragdoll. Therefore,
always make sure you can receive registration papers from the breeder. If you can't then you are probably dealing with
an unethical breeder or a mixed breed cat. It never hurts to check out the breeder, ask for references or ask them who is
their veterinarian.   One way to check out a breeder is to check with fellow breeders in that state or area. There are
some people who breed cats just as a hobby who think that if a cat has a Ragdoll disposition that it is called a Ragdoll.
This is completely false. A Ragdoll is a registered breed all in its own right. There are also breeders who purchase cats
as unaltered pets, not as a breeder.   Then they breed these cats and sell them. They do not have the
background/pedigrees on these cats and they don't really care if they are a correct breeding pair. They can not receive
papers on these kittens because they do not have breeding rights. Beware of these type breeders. They may sell their
kittens cheaper but you don't really know how healthy they are genetically and you probably have a breeder who will not
guarantee the kitten or stand behind the guarantee if there is a problem later.

I would also like to say that you should never purchase a Ragdoll from a pet store. A breeder who would allow their
kittens to be sold in that manner can not possibly care about their kittens. Most pet stores buy from puppy and kitty
mills and I am sure you have heard the horror stories on TV about those mills.

A $150 deposit is required to hold a kitten for you.   For a breeder, the deposit is $300.    Many people ask if I will
contact them when my kittens are born. I am sorry to say that I can not keep a list like that as I would have too many
people to call.   A deposit lets me know that someone is really serious about purchasing a kitten. I do not cash the deposit
checks until after the kittens are born and we have decided on a particular kitten for you. Only then will I cash the
deposit check and it is non refundable at that point. Prior to that the check is returnable.

If I can answer any more questions that I have not covered in this information please e-mail me below. Please let me know
you have seen my web page and how you found it. Also I like to know where people are located when they contact me.
Please do not take offence if I ask you many questions even if some sound personal. I am not trying to be nosy but am just
very concerned where my kittens are going and into what type of household they will be living.   Especially if you have
children or other pets, you want a kitten that loves a child's attention. Most Ragdolls like all kinds of attention from
humans and other pets. They are not loners.