Melbourne-based ethical Ragdoll cattery.
Catering to cat-loving families Australia-wide.
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FAQ, frequently asked questions
WHAT DIFFERENT TYPE OF RAGDOLLS EXIST?
Ragdolls are born entirely white and take approximately three-four weeks for their true colour to appear. They are homozygous for blue eye colour, meaning all Ragdolls have this trait. Purebred Ragdolls are mainly recognised in one of three patterns and four standard colours.
Patterns: Colour Point, Bi-Colour and Mitted
Colours : Seal, Blue, Chocolate and Lilac
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Depending on breeding time, Primavera Ragdolls has breeding potential for all types of patterns and colours.
WHEN WILL MY RAG FULLY MATURE AND SHOW ITS COMPLETE COLOUR?
Ragdoll kittens are all born white, like all pointed cats. Their colours and patterns rapidly emerge as they grow. Ragdolls take a long time to mature fully and their magnificent coats do not gain the rich colouring of an adult until they are around 3-4 years old, nor do they stop growing until they are around the same age. A female can be from 4-6kgs and a male around 6-8kgs. They can also be much larger, with a male up to 10 or more kgs.
ARE RAGDOLLS GOOD PETS?
Ragdoll cats tend to make excellent family pets because of their gentle, loyal, and affectionate nature. They are known to be patient with children and friendly with other pets.
Ragdoll cats are also relatively low maintenance pets, requiring only a bi-weekly preventative brush and are generally a healthy cat with a long-life expectancy with a lifespan of 15-20 years.
ARE YOU A CURRENT MEMBER OF ANY BREED CLUBS AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS?
Yes. We are registered with Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Australia & Victoria.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ADOPT A RAGDOLL?
Prices can vary depending on age, coat colour, pattern, show quality and lineage. Please get in touch with us to discuss prices.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Your kitten will come to you desexed, twice vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, toilet trailed, well socialised, and with Pedigree papers. We'll also arrange 1-month free pet insurance and a kitten pack that includes essentials and vouchers. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for more specifics.
DO YOU DO HEALTH TESTS ON YOUR RAGDOLLS?
Yes. All Queens and Kings are checked for heart and kidney diseases via a comprehensive DNA test.
DO YOU ENSURE THAT YOUR KITTENS ARE WELL SOCIALISED?
Yes. From the moment they are born we begin spending quality time and introduce house smells as well as human touch. The moment the are vaccinated they are given access to roam the entire house. This allows them to experience household noises, teaches them how to play with other cats, and receive unlimited attention and love.
WHAT WRITTEN INFORMATION AOUT THE CONIDITIONS OF SALE, WARRANTY, AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CARE AND MAINTINANCE OF THE BREED DO YOU PROVIDE?
All our cats and kittens go to their forever home with a genetic health guarantee. We release kittens from 12 weeks with 6 months genetic health guarantee. Each forever family will go through a verbal and personal interview, which enables us to pair our purrrrfect kittens with their forever families. Upon matching, a contract is created to protect the kitten and prevent him/her from going to a rescue centre. All of our kittens and cats are desexed before rehoming. We also provide a written guide to ensure continuous proper care is given to these kittens.
IS ENSURING THAT YOUR KITTENS GO TO THE RIGHT HOME A HIGH PRIORITY?
Yes. We conduct interviews via FaceTime or WhatsApp video, also there is no problem visiting us upon appointment. We do allocate our kittens according to the needs of the buyer. If the cost of a kitten is too high we can offer retired from breeding cats at a much lower price. We make sure the buyer has the financial means to support an animal and provide all necessities for our kittens including time for play with the kitten.
DO YOU PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT?
Yes. We maintain contact with all of our clients, to check on the kitten's progress and provide guidance whenever it's needed.
IN THE LONG TERM, DO YOU ASSIST WITH RE-HOMING A KITTEN OR CAT IF FOR SOME REASON THE NEW FAMILY ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEM?
Definitely, we make sure that the kitten or cat ends up with a new loving family and prevent him/her from being surrendered elsewhere.
DO YOU OFFER PET INSURANCE?
Yes, we set up free pet insurance for a certain period (usually 1-2 months) before adoption. It's the owner's decision if they would like to extend the current insurance plan or find another.