Birman/Ragdoll anyone have experience of where to buy
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Hi all, we have started out search for a kitten and narrowed it down based on personality and looks to birman or female ragdoll (male would be too large).
From my googling so far I have found some breeders (most do not have anything available currently due to it not being the season) and some pets for sale on websites: pets4homes, preloved. I also called a couple of pet shops whom said they would ask their breeders what they have available.
I am not planning on breeding them but am assuming I should stick to pedigreed to make sure that the cat will grow up to look nice and if parents are both healthy then not have any health problems.
Please let me know if this would this be the best route to go down and any of your tips or suggestions of how to go about it (I have never bought a cat or dog before only had fish and leopard geckos) also if anyone has experience with a specific breeder please let me know
From my googling so far I have found some breeders (most do not have anything available currently due to it not being the season) and some pets for sale on websites: pets4homes, preloved. I also called a couple of pet shops whom said they would ask their breeders what they have available.
I am not planning on breeding them but am assuming I should stick to pedigreed to make sure that the cat will grow up to look nice and if parents are both healthy then not have any health problems.
Please let me know if this would this be the best route to go down and any of your tips or suggestions of how to go about it (I have never bought a cat or dog before only had fish and leopard geckos) also if anyone has experience with a specific breeder please let me know
Thankyou for your lovely feedback 
chrispmartha said:
Hi
I have 2 ragdoll cats, the key word being 2, they are the most loving and beautiful things but Ragdolls need company so I wouldn't recommend getting just one. They are purely bred to be indoor cats so keep that in mind. They are very needy but that brings it's own rewards as they are dog like in their affection to their owners, my two will runtithe door to greet me and also play fetch with their toys.
They are truly beautiful creatures though and the big blue eyes will melt your heart!
Try not to go to a 'back street' breeder make sure you see the mum and dad and they have papers, you will be looking at at least £400 for a ragdoll kitten, and yhey shouldnt let thrm go until at least 12 weeks old
I have 2 ragdoll cats, the key word being 2, they are the most loving and beautiful things but Ragdolls need company so I wouldn't recommend getting just one. They are purely bred to be indoor cats so keep that in mind. They are very needy but that brings it's own rewards as they are dog like in their affection to their owners, my two will runtithe door to greet me and also play fetch with their toys.
They are truly beautiful creatures though and the big blue eyes will melt your heart!
Try not to go to a 'back street' breeder make sure you see the mum and dad and they have papers, you will be looking at at least £400 for a ragdoll kitten, and yhey shouldnt let thrm go until at least 12 weeks old
Edited by chrispmartha on Sunday 27th November 01:01
I am sorry to hear about your mother, my condolences.
I shall private message you for the breeder details, Bruce looks gorgeous
I shall private message you for the breeder details, Bruce looks gorgeous
garylythgoe said:
We have a single Ragdoll - named Bruce. He does great on his own, he's so playful and loving, it's hard to imagine him being any different. He sleeps a lot during the day, and in the evening, he's a proper bundle of energy and cuddles.
Wouldn't have him any other way. He was 1 in July.
We used a local well known breeder, and 'we' (my family) have had another from the same breeder.
Alfie is my Mum and Dads cat (sadly Mum passed away last year, and we got him while she was terminally ill as company for her). Alfie was so nice, that I went back 6-9 months later and I got Bruce for my partner and I. Both are incredible, and I couldn't speak any more highly of the breeder. Cambridgeshire located, if you want any details, let me know.
Pic of Bruce:-
Wouldn't have him any other way. He was 1 in July.
We used a local well known breeder, and 'we' (my family) have had another from the same breeder.
Alfie is my Mum and Dads cat (sadly Mum passed away last year, and we got him while she was terminally ill as company for her). Alfie was so nice, that I went back 6-9 months later and I got Bruce for my partner and I. Both are incredible, and I couldn't speak any more highly of the breeder. Cambridgeshire located, if you want any details, let me know.
Pic of Bruce:-
I attended the birman show over the weekend, the cats are much more beautiful in real life than any photo can portray, the blue tabby point was our favorite too, the pictures do not do them justice.
When one goes for family holiday for example, would they be happy to stay at a relatives or family friends home as long as he is getting attention? I heard some breeds are very particular with this and others due to their friendly nature will be comfortable to stay with different people.
When one goes for family holiday for example, would they be happy to stay at a relatives or family friends home as long as he is getting attention? I heard some breeds are very particular with this and others due to their friendly nature will be comfortable to stay with different people.
KaraK said:
I have a male birman:
Bought him from a breeder in Tadcaster who had supplied some friends with their pair of birdman's. He's a Blue Tabby Point and I'll freely admit to some bias here but I think he's gorgeous
Pros:
He's an exceptionally loving kitty, seemingly can't get enough fuss - he will ignore food at points in order to follow me around the house and get snuggles!
Lovely soft fur which looks and feels great when he's been groomed
Playful but not particularly high energy so they aren't going to destroy the house like a Bengal
They are a pretty healthy breed generally speaking but have a bit of a sensitive stomach and while it doesn't bother them so much a bit of diarrhea plus that long for is not a fun combination
The only cats I've ever known that don't just tolerate belly rubs but will actively seek them out!
Cons:
Even with regular FURminations his fur gets EVERYWHERE, black clothes are a mistake around him!
Birmans in general need company, not a good solo cat if you're going to be out all day.
Related to that they are house cats only, they have f
k all roadsense and are far too trusting to be let out.
Bought him from a breeder in Tadcaster who had supplied some friends with their pair of birdman's. He's a Blue Tabby Point and I'll freely admit to some bias here but I think he's gorgeous
Pros:
He's an exceptionally loving kitty, seemingly can't get enough fuss - he will ignore food at points in order to follow me around the house and get snuggles!
Lovely soft fur which looks and feels great when he's been groomed
Playful but not particularly high energy so they aren't going to destroy the house like a Bengal
They are a pretty healthy breed generally speaking but have a bit of a sensitive stomach and while it doesn't bother them so much a bit of diarrhea plus that long for is not a fun combination
The only cats I've ever known that don't just tolerate belly rubs but will actively seek them out!
Cons:
Even with regular FURminations his fur gets EVERYWHERE, black clothes are a mistake around him!
Birmans in general need company, not a good solo cat if you're going to be out all day.
Related to that they are house cats only, they have f
k all roadsense and are far too trusting to be let out.Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff