Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Things To Ponder About Becoming A Ragdoll Breeder

Things To Ponder About Becoming A Ragdoll Breeder
By Caroline Wheeler


When looking for an indoor cat, think about the Ragdoll breed. These animals are well mannered, playful, and love attention. Maintenance is low, even though they shed it is very little. This breed is good with children and dogs. They are also great for smaller living spaces. If you know about this breed and want to take a larger interest, think about becoming a Ragdoll breeder.

Be realistic about breeding an animal. You truly have to love the task. Any thoughts of grandeur or making tons of money have to put aside. Look at breeding as a hobby; you will spend many hours and extra money just like any hobby. The outcome, advancing the breed, is the reward.

If you are unsure about taking on this responsibility, search out the advice from someone who has experience breeding and showing cats. They will be able to tell you the advantages and disadvantages of this choice. Ask them to be honest. Once you have an idea, sit down, and discuss it with your family as they will be impacted by your choice.

When choosing to be a breeder you will have to be good with cats and with people. Expect to have people you do not know in your house on a regular basis after each litter is born. There will be lookers, some will be serious, some not. They will be of all types of personalities and demeanors.

You will need to hone your interview skills to be able to place your feline babies with the right person in the right environment. It will be as if you have newborns when a new litter has arrived. Problems will arise and will need to be handled no matter what your schedule. You will have to find a cat sitter if you will be out of town for more than a day.

When you are a breeder, each birth requires your responsibility to the line. Based on your knowledge and work you want to advance the temperament and traits that are true to the breed. Occasionally you will have to retire a cat because the litters are not meeting or improving the line. Some really tough decisions will have to be made.

It is important that every breeder shows his or her cats on a regular basis. This is when you can compare what you have been doing with others. If you don't place in events, then you need to find out how to improve. It isn't necessary to win the best in show, but you do need to receive recognition to keep your practice on track.

You will have the kittens through an early spay or neuter. This protects the breed and halts any chance of familial or related breeding in the line. Without tracking and understanding that cats can be sold and sent anywhere in the world, increases the likelihood of related line or inbreeding.

When starting out as a Ragdoll breeder, find a mentor. He or she can point you in a direction that will bypass most common mistakes. Search the online for blogs about breeding. Information will only help you to make this choice a little easier.

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