Frequently Asked Questions

Most of your questions about Ragdoll cats, kittens and Pastel Ragdolls Cattery can be answered on this page. Thank you for your interest!

Questions About Pastel Ragdolls

  • Pet-Quality Ragdoll Kittens: $3500 - $3900

    Show-Quality Ragdoll Kittens: $4000 - $4900

    For more information on pricing and payment, please scroll down on our Available Ragdoll Kittens page.

    • Genetically and physically healthy parents who are not overbred or kept in cages

    • An ethical and responsible home breeder who intentionally breeds for health, temperament, pedigree, structure, coat type, etc.

    • Hours upon hours of interactive play, individual care and socialization of your kitten

    • Spay / Neuter

    • Microchip

    • 2-year genetic health guarantee

    • 72-hour health guarantee

    • 30 days of FREE Trupanion Pet Insurance

    • Age appropriate FVRCP vaccinations

    • Multiple dewormings + parasite prevention

    • Application of Revolution© treatment

    • Health record

    • TICA registration paperwork

    • Baby blanket with familiar scent

    • A welcome home bag

  • Because I am a smaller breeder and I like to give my mommy cats breaks between litters, I do not always have kittens available. Please visit our Ragdoll Kittens for Sale page to see if we have available kittens. This page is always kept up-to-date.

  • We are honored that you are considering a new fur baby from Pastel Ragdolls! Learn how to adopt a Ragdoll kitten.

  • Yes! Our Ragdoll breeding program is registered with both The International Cat Association (TICA) and The Cat Fanciers’ Assocation (CFA). We operate under the name “PastelRagdolls” at TICA and “PastelRags” at CFA.

  • I have a bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Wellness, and I am also a Registered Nurse (RN). I am very grateful for my nursing skills and training - which I use every day as a breeder!

    Thanks to my background, I am able to understand medical terminology, lab work, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, medication dosing and nutrition on a deeper level than most. In my experience, this all translates from humans to animals and applies greatly to my work as a breeder.

    Being a nurse allows me to do more than your typical breeder and I am grateful for the confidence and skillset that it provides me!

  • We are located in Arizona, about 30 minutes outside of Phoenix. Our kittens have been adopted by families who live all over the country!

    If you live out of state, you can hire a professional flight nanny, who flies in-cabin with your kitten to your local airport and delivers the kitten directly to you. I am happy to recommend you to our preferred, trusted flight nanny companies. I am also able to meet you at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with your kitten if you would prefer to fly in yourself to pick up your kitten in person.

    We do not ship our kittens in cargo. For more information on pickup/delivery options, please visit our adopt a Ragdoll kitten page.

  • We do not offer cattery visiting hours or kitten pickups at our home. Our homeowner’s insurance does not cover in-home visits to our cattery. We also try to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission to our cats and kittens as much as possible, so we are closed to all visitors.

    With today’s technology, in-person visits have become obsolete. You can view our home and cattery environment first-hand on our social media pages. Our home/cattery is always kept meticulously clean and our cats and kittens are very well cared for.

  • Spay/neuter is an essential part of any ethical breeding program and it is the best choice for our kittens. Here are some proven facts about early spay/neuter in felines:

    • The practice of early spay/neuter prevents unintended pregnancies + decreases the homeless cat population

    • Lowers risk of mammary cancer

    • Eliminates risk of reproductive emergencies, such as pyometra

    • Results in faster healing time

    • Lowers risk of surgical complications

    • The procedure is easier, quicker and safer if done before 5 months of age

    • A 1996 study demonstrated no difference in urethral diameter between cats neutered at 7 weeks, neutered at 7 months, or left intact

    • Studies have found no relationship between early spay/neuter and orthopedic conditions in cats

    • Current scientific evidence shows no medical or behavioral reasons to delay spaying/neutering of cats past 5 months of age

    When you adopt a Ragdoll kitten from Pastel Ragdolls, you won’t have to experience the stressful process of having your kitten go through a surgical procedure because I take care of all of it for you. When you bring your kitten home, you only have to focus on bonding with each other!

    If you still have questions on early spay/neuter, please click here to read an article on the topic written by “Today’s Veterinary Practice”, where we obtained the information summarized above.

  • This can vary slightly between litters, but our Ragdoll kittens typically leave for their new homes when they are 12 weeks old.

  • For a list of the supplies we use and love, please visit our Ragdoll Kitten Supplies page!

  • Yes, of course! All of our Ragdoll breeding cats are regularly seen by our amazing veterinarian. In addition, all of the kittens born into our home are also seen by our veterinarian for a full physical exam before leaving to their new families.

  • Yes, our breeding cats are all genetically tested and thoroughly health screened. You can view copies of the genetic testing we have done on our cats by visiting our Ragdoll Males and Ragdoll Females pages.

    Our breeding cats undergo extensive fecal and respiratory testing, and are also tested for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) via blood test by our veterinarian.

    Prior to breeding, we test each of our cats through Optimal Selection for 50+ genetic diseases, blood type, traits and genetic diversity. We test for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in addition to the following genetic conditions:

    Acute Intermittent Porphyria (Variant 1), Acute Intermittent Porphyria (Variant 2), Acute Intermittent Porphyria (Variant 3), Acute Intermittent Porphyria (Variant 4), Acute Intermittent Porphyria (Variant 5), Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, Burmese Head Defect, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Cystinuria Type 1A, Cystinuria Type B (Variant 1), Cystinuria Type B (Variant 2), Cystinuria Type B (Variant 3), Dihydropyrimidinase Deficiency, Earfold and Osteochondrodysplasia, Factor XII Deficiency (Variant 1), Factor XII Deficiency (Variant 2), Familial Episodic Hypokalaemic Polymyopathy, Glutaric Aciduria Type II, Glycogen Storage Disease, GM1 Gangliosidosis, GM2 Gangliosidosis, GM2 Gangliosidosis Type II, GM2 Gangliosidosis Type II, GM2 Gangliosidosis Type II, Hemophilia B (Variant 1), Hemophilia B (Variant 2), Hyperoxaluria Type II, Hypotrichosis, Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI (G1558A Variant), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI (T1427C Variant), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Multidrug Resistance 1, Myotonia Congenita, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rdAc-PRA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Sphingomyelinosis (Variant 1), Sphingomyelinosis (Variant 2), Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets

  • Yes! We produce health tested Ragdolls here at Pastel Ragdolls. Our Ragdoll kittens come with an inital 72-hour health guarentee, as well as a 2-year genetic health guarentee. If your kitten tragically dies from the genetic health conditions of HCM or PKD before the age of 2 years old, we will replace your kitten. These guarentees are fully outlined in your kitten's Adoption Contract, which you will be sent when reserving your kitten.

    For more information on our health guarentees, please visit our Health Tested Ragdolls page.

  • I am currently unable to accomodate FaceTime appointments due to my busy schedule, but I am happy to provide videos of your Ragdoll kitten upon request!

  • I welcome the opportunity to develop relationships with other small, registered, ethical Ragdoll catteries. I will occasionally work with other breeders who already have an established program, with goals that align with my own. Any breeder I work with must practice early spay/neuter and only breed traditional, pointed Ragdolls with blue eyes (no mink, sepia, solid, etc.).

    Feel free to reach out if you are a fellow Ragdoll Breeder! I would love to get to know you!

  • Most of your questions can be answered by reading through our website! If you have thoroughly read through our website and still have unanswered questions, feel free to email us at pastelragdolls@outlook.com or note your questions in the last section of you Adoption Application.

General Ragdoll Questions

  • Ragdolls are one of the largest cat breeds. Males typically grow to be 12-20 pounds. Females are slightly smaller and usually grow to be 9-15 pounds.

  • Yes, Ragdoll cats do shed. They are known for their ultra soft and beautiful, bunny-like coats. Because they lack an undercoat, Ragdolls do tend to shed less than other cat breeds. Weekly brushing and regular vacuuming helps us stay on top of shedding!

  • Despite what some may claim, Ragdoll cats are not hypoallergenic.

  • Ragdolls are fairly low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. We recommend weekly brushing/combing and nail trimming every other week. Some Ragdoll coat types may also benefit from an occasional bath.

  • A Ragdoll cat, when bred correctly, is a floppy, outgoing, sweet, docile and social companion kitty. They typically love snuggling and want to be involved in daily activities. They are very loyal and bond deeply with their humans.

  • Ragdolls are affectionately called “puppy-cats” because of how dog-like they are. They usually love playing fetch and follow their owners from room to room throughout the house. They generally get along great with dogs and other cats.

  • Unlike other cat breeds, Ragdolls don’t typically extend their claws while playing. They are very patient, gentle and docile, making them a great choice for homes with young children.

  • Ragdolls are a very slow maturing cat breed. They continue to grow and develop until they reach 4 years old.

  • The Ragdoll is the world’s most popular cat breed and it is very expensive to properly raise Ragdoll kittens and maintain an ethical Ragdoll cattery. We spare no expense when it comes to our cats and kittens.

  • We highly discourage allowing your Ragdoll cat outdoors. Going outside exposes your cat to many potential diseases and dangers. Ragdolls have been specifically bred to be extremely gentle-natured and loving. They do not have the normal survival instincts that other cats have so they may not pick up on the potential dangers of the outside world. This leaves them very vulnerable to injury, and even death, when let outdoors. For your Ragdoll kitten’s health and safety, we highly recommend keeping them inside where they will be just as happy cuddled up with you on the couch!

  • Ragdolls are companion cats – they crave love, socialization and human interaction. They get very attached to their owners, making them more prone to separation anxiety. If your job requires you to be gone for the majority of the day, we highly recommend having a second kitty friend to keep your Ragdoll company!