BlackDiamond Ragdolls
Ragdoll Cat Breeder - Lyndhurst, VIC
Small registered, ethical breeder focusing on health, socialisation, temperament and type with lifetime support.
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Registrations & memberships
Registration: FCCVIC;
Prefix: BlackDiamond
Supply/Source
RB206191
Category
Breeder - Cats
For
Cats - Ragdoll
Our standards & practices
Health testing & screening
Question. Do you health test in accordance with the current standards and recommended guidelines for your breed? Can you demonstrate your knowledge of any required DNA or other health related test results concerning your breed (if applicable).
Answer. Yes.Orivet DNA testing of all breeding females and males to ensure genetically clear of HCM and PKD.
Preparation & socialisation
Question. Do you ensure that your kittens are appropriately socialised? Please provide details about how you raise your kittens to ensure that their environmental and social needs are met, that they are suitable as pets. And, do you ensure that the new family understands and is equipped to continue this socialisation?
Answer. Yes.Kittens are raised in my family home as members of the family amongst all the activity. Handled and loved daily. Introduced and gently socialised to other pets.
Provide information to family on proper care of kitten. Provide ongoing support.
Placement & matching
Question. Is ensuring that your kittens go to the right home a high priority? How do you ensure that the kitten will be a good fit, and be well cared for in its new home? Do you have a verbal or personal interview?
Answer. Yes.Definitely verbal and personal interview to ensure kittens are matched to their family and that the bonding process commences before kittens go home with their new families.
Question. What written information about the conditions of sale, warranty, and information concerning the care and maintenance of the breed do you provide?
Answer. Yes.Kitten contract outlining VIC Health Guarantee, kitten care and kitten pack provided to each family including some food.
Ongoing support
Question. Do you offer ongoing support? For example: Help with introducing a kitten to other animals; help with any health or behavioural problems that might occur.
Answer. Yes.Lifetime support.
Question. 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 it?
Answer. Yes.Yes will assist and support a family if rehoming is necessary.
Clubs & Associations
Question. Are you a current member of any breed clubs and/or associations?
Answer. Yes.FCCV
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