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If you’re looking for a Ragdoll kitten, you know what a calm, trusting, and loyal cat they will grow to be. Ragdoll kittens are unique in that they are laid-back (hence the name) and make a wonderful addition to your family.

In the state of Florida, there are plenty of breeders. In this article, we’ll list 10 available breeders registered through The International Cat Association (TICA) throughout the state¹. Soon, you’ll be on your way to adding a loveable Ragdoll kitty to your home.

The 9 Ragdoll Kitten Breeders in Florida

1. Compass Ragdolls

This small cattery is devoted to breeding kittens with excellent bloodlines and health. The kittens are raised in the breeder’s home and socialized. They sell traditional blue-eyed Ragdolls, and the king and queen are tested negative for HCM, PKD, PRA, and MPS VI.  They offer courier services both domestically and internationally by air or auto. Kittens are spayed/neutered and will have all vaccinations and deworming.

2. Dream Catcher Ragdolls

This breeder sells many types of Ragdolls, including blue lynx, blue bi-color, seal lynx mitted, blue mitted, and blue lynx mitted. The kittens are not caged, and the breeders spend the necessary time to socialize the kittens. Dream Catcher Ragdolls have been known “to be a dream to work with.”

3. Elle Ragdolls

With eight locations and numerous options, this cattery is “dedicated to providing the best quality and upbringing for the kittens and a welcoming customer experience for each client.” This breeder ensures all kittens are hand-raised in a cage-free, loving home before becoming a member of your family. All kittens will have genetic testing, blood tests, health certificates, and all vaccines.

4. Ragdoll Kittens Divine

This home-based cattery has over 50 years of combined experience with breeding Ragdolls, and the kittens are bred from certified pedigrees with supreme grand champion bloodlines. The breeder’s family raises the kittens in a way that “really makes a difference.” They offer seal/chocolate mitted, bi-color, and mitted. All cats and kittens are genetically tested, vaccinated, and go home with a health certificate.

5. Miami Ragdolls 

This boutique cattery offers seal and blue-mitted Ragdoll kittens with grand, double grand, and supreme bloodlines. All kittens will be dewormed, have all vaccines, and be microchipped. The kittens come with a 1-year health guarantee against any defects. A refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve a kitten.

6. Ragdoll Kingdom

This home-based cattery sells Ragdolls with classic, traditional colors and patterns. The kings and queens are pedigrees, and the kittens are raised with personal attention and lots of love. You get a 1-year health guarantee, and all kittens will have documentation of negative tests for HCM and PKD.

Adult cats are occasionally available, but this cattery retires the adults around 3 to 4 years of age to enjoy the pet life.

7. Rapture Ragdolls

This cattery had been breeding for 10 years, and the kings and queens are pedigrees. They have a wide range of Ragdolls, such as seal bi-color, mitted, and point, and all kittens and parents test negative for the HCM gene. Kittens will also be free of FeLV/FIV. Rapture Ragdolls also provides air transport via a hand courier.

8. Royal Ragdollie

This cattery’s kings and queens are five-generation certified pedigrees from champion bloodlines. Choose from seal and blue bi-color with a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve.

All kittens are raised in the breeder’s loving home with dogs and children. This cattery provides a 2-year health guarantee and a guaranteed negative HCM for life. All kittens will be current on all vaccinations and free from FeLV/FIV.

9. Triniti Dollz Ragdolls

Located in central Florida, this cattery has been breeding for 3 years. All kittens will go home with a 5 year genetic/health guarantee, registration papers, and health certificate, and they’re micro-chipped, and display a negative test for HCM and PKD. All kittens are spayed/neutered before leaving the cattery, and Triniti Dollz provides a wide variety of Ragdoll colors and patterns.

Conclusion

Ragdolls are remarkable felines that make excellent pets and companions. Although you can find other breeders besides the ones on our list, our picks were chosen because the breeders are registered with the TICA. Raising Ragdolls is an expensive venture, and reputable breeders make significant investments to ensure their stock is healthy. When Ragdolls are advertised for incredibly low prices, they’re often from large mills that don’t perform health screenings, vaccinations, or veterinary examinations.

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