Hello,
I have never bought a kitten or cat that cost over $75 and that was for a siamese years ago. What is the going rate for a ragdoll? I am finding them from $300-thousands. What makes one more then another? It seems that chocolate is one of the most expensive.
Any help would be appreciated with figuring this all out.
Thanks,
Janet
I'm not an expert, but because I contacted some breeders, I know that the cheaper cats are "pet cats", then "show cats" and the most expensive cats are the "show/breeder cats"!
In some breeders I notice that prices can also depending on color and pattern!
You should expect pet kittens to be $500-$1100 depending in part on geography. A show cat is considered a show prospect based on what one can see at that age and you need to make sure you and the breeder agree on what that means. If a show home is not available, often those kittens will also be placed at kitten prices. You will not be interested in a show/breeder since you will not want to breed.
Pet kittens may have some marking "fault" or other failure to meet the breed standards and you should not expect that to affect their desirability as a pet.
Another thing to consider in price is whether or not the pet is spayed/neutered prior to leaving at about 12 weeks of age.
A $600 female kitten then is really not a bargain compared to the spayed $750 kitten.
Although some breeders do charge more for certain colors, in my opinion that's wrong. No one color is more valuable and when it comes to solids or self colored as some call them or the minks, that's a whole other subject. They are registerable but not accepted for show in the larger cat associations and are only rare because most breeders won't breed them. If you decide to get a Ragdoll, take your time and find a good breeder where you are most likely to find a healthy, well-socialized baby.
(07-11-2010 06:57 PM)Edie Wrote: [ -> ]Although some breeders do charge more for certain colors, in my opinion that's wrong. No one color is more valuable and when it comes to solids or self colored as some call them or the minks, that's a whole other subject. They are registerable but not accepted for show in the larger cat associations and are only rare because most breeders won't breed them. If you decide to get a Ragdoll, take your time and find a good breeder where you are most likely to find a healthy, well-socialized baby.
Minks and Solids are registrable in ONLY one Cat Association where they are still considered Variants of the Ragdoll Breed.
Curt Gehm
Liebling Cats