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Wouldn't it be nice if the breeders could figure out a way to make those furry britches, teflon. I would recommend a trim, to keep him clean. I agree with abysmummy about the comb, the brushes are for finishing, and would take too much of the coat and undercoat with it. Use a comb first, I...

This is the first I have ever heard about a cat being sedated for an ultrasound of the heart. I have had this done for over 6 years, with many cats, and sedation has never ever been mentioned. I do agree, I wouldn't put my cats though a yearly sedation, that would be a risk I wouldn't take...

I just wanted to add the link to WSU, it has some great information about the new breeds being researched. I don't believe this is a full list, as I heard Siberians were to be added, but I do not know that to be fact. A lot of good informations on HCM throughout the site...

Although I didn't mention Felv/Fiv testing, we do that as well, but I assumed this was a general test among breeders. I test every cat that is brought into my program. My cats are never allowed outdoors, so it isn't a big concern, but I feel it is my obligation as a breeder to use all the...

I don't feel educating others about responsible breeding is a bad thing. I don't sell breeders myself, as I would rather my babies go to loving pet or show/alter homes. I think there is too much involved with selling breeders, and I am still new, even after almost 6 years of breeding. I agree...

These sites are great for seeing the Ragdoll breed, as well as the best of the best. www.rfci.com http://rfwclub.org http://ragdollinternational.org/index1.shtml Despite the myth, Ragdolls do shed, as does any animal with fur or hair, however the shedding is much less compared to other long...

HCM screening or ultrasounds should be done on all breeds of cats, on an annual basis or at least every other year. All cat breeds, including mixed breeds can have HCM. It may not show up on the first ultrasound, and show up later on in the cats life. I also believe it should be done before a...

My earlier advice is from Dr. Susan Little, the President of the Winn Feline Foundation, and a feline specialist. I will continue using my vet for preventative measures against worms. He uses a safe, effective worming medication, and I know that my cats/kittens, as well as my family are safe...

I agree, the non-pointeds should have a place with the Ragamuffin breed, and I hope they are not accepted into the Ragdoll standard. So far, the majority of the Ragdoll breeders want the breed to stay a pointed, blue-eyed breed, and the last vote for the non-pointeds did not pass. My...

With the information you gave, I would say he is a blue eyed pointed boy. A beautiful boy, and has grown so much since his last photos. There is no perfect weight, but I have found that our Ragdolls are usually about a pound heavier than the month of age. 11 months would be about 11-12 pounds...

Regarding worms, this is what I have read from Dr. Susan Little. This is her words, not mine. I am just quoting what she has said...... Our homes are not sterile environments - flies and other insects get in, some of which will carry parasites, for example. We bring in new cats from time to...

There are some Ragdoll breeders who breed what some will call "Mink", this variation is not accepted in the Ragdoll standard. From the eye color you described, your kitten may have a Ragamuffin outcross in the background that caused him to be a Mink Ragdoll. The eye color is usually an...

TICA We are taking our now 8 month old adult Seal Bicolor Bellus. April 12, Waco, TX April 26-27 OKC, OK My Friend Dorothy is also showing Familytiimerags Alexander the Great, in Maine, show stars on the 11th, and a 22 ring show, I think I am more nervous than she is. We just were blessed...

My husband will be at the TICA, Marshall, TX show on March 8-9. Judges: Yamada, Caruthers, Kovic, Harrison, K.DeVilbiss, Jones, Edwards, Savant, Parkinson, Mays, Walbrun, Anderson The kids and I are skipping this one and hope to attend a couple of shows next month, that are closer to home...

All patterns, bicolor, mitted, colorpoint, and unlike TICA, they accept the Van pattern as well. They (CFA) have always allowed for the 4 traditional colors, as well as the red family, (flame, cream, torties, with or without lynx.) As far as I know the only difference between TICA and CFA...

CFA has voted to allow our mitted and colorpoint Ragdolls to advance to championship status, along with the bicolor and van patterns!!! This is very exciting news. Starting at the beginning of the next show season, they can be begin being shown!!

Thanks, GK, I went to the ACFA show calendar, and there are quite a few shows that we are close to. Many KS shows!! Abysmummy, yes I have heard the term tortitude There is a unique personality to her, she is very affectionate, even a lap cat, but has more energy than any Ragdoll I have ever...

CFA allows the bicolor and Vans, with or without Lynx in patterns. They allow for Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, red, cream, torties, torbies, (lynx and tortie) Of course, they allow the mitted and colorpoint in AOV at this time, but hopefully that will change soon!! TICA allows for all the...

Congratulations Nial and Terri!! And of course to London!! When is his Supreme party, mail me some cake!!

TICA, February 9-10, 2008 Waco, TX Heart of Texas Fairgrounds Judges: Caruthers(AB), Kovic(AB), Walbrun(AB), Jones(AB), B.Lee(AB), Sosa(SP), Edwards(AB), Parkinson(AB), Ray(AB), Mays(AB), Anderson(AB), Tomlin(SP) We wish everyone well in the future shows!!