Catster advocates for adopting before shopping, though we fully understand there are many reasons for seeking a breeder. So, we encourage it to be done the right way. We have not personally visited or investigated all of the breeders below. We have put the top-recommended all in one place for you to get in touch and make the best decision for you. Learn more about our stance and how to choose the right breeder here.
If you have researched different breeds and decided to buy a Ragdoll kitten, you’ve made an excellent choice. Ragdolls love human companionship and enjoy following their owners around like loyal dogs. Finding a qualified breeder can be difficult and time-consuming when you rely solely on a search engine. We’ve streamlined the process by compiling a list of experienced breeders. Here are 10 Ragdoll kitten breeders in South Carolina.
The 9 Ragdoll Kitten Breeders in South Carolina
1. Carolina Mink Ragdolls
Since 2009, Carolina Mink Ragdolls has raised mink Ragdoll kittens. The male and female kittens are cared for in separate rooms, and the felines have plenty of room to play around and socialize with their roommates. They raise traditional mink Ragdolls in chocolate and lilac varieties and sometimes offer retired adult breeders forever homes. Carolina Mink Ragdolls has several informative articles on their site that address the origin of the Ragdoll breed, care tips, and proper adoption procedures.
2. Coopercatz Ragdoll Cattery
Coopercatz is a family-run cattery that raises lynx, mink, seal, and blue Ragdolls in a home environment. Their kittens interact daily with adults and children to develop their social skills and quickly adapt to a family atmosphere. The cattery is certified by the TICA and CFA, and all kittens come with an FIV and FeLV negative health guarantee. On the Coopercatz website, you can examine a humorous section entitled the “Flophouse” to see photos of lazy Ragdoll cats snoozing in strange positions.
3. Sal-Shire Ragdolls
At Sal-Shire Ragdolls, they breed show-quality TICA and CFA-registered Ragdolls. Their Champion and Grand Champion cats have won several awards at cat shows, including the SE Region TICA 5th Best Longhair Cat, Best Ragdoll 2020/2021, and the 12th Best Cat award. All kittens receive their first two vaccines before leaving the cattery, and they’re backed by a 5-year genetic disease warranty.
4. TRexRagdolls
If you are looking for a dinosaur-sized Ragdoll, you can check out TRex Ragdolls selection of lovable kittens. The cattery specializes in raising large, healthy Ragdolls as pets, breeders, and show cats. One of their 11-month-old Ragdolls is already 19 pounds! When you take home a kitten from TRexdolls, you receive a care package that includes a favorite toy, cat food, and a baby blanket. Each kitten is vaccinated and comes with a parasite-free health guarantee.
5. Riterags Ragdolls
At Riterags Ragdolls cattery, they raise Ragdoll kittens from Supreme Grand Champion breeding lines. Riterags follows strict guidelines to raise show-quality kittens that meet the Ragdoll standard, and their kittens grow up to be healthy and lovable companions. Each kitten is vaccinated and fixed and comes with a 2-year health guarantee against genetic illnesses.
6. Dreamy Ragdolls
In upstate South Carolina, Dreamy Ragdolls raises Ragdoll kittens and offers free hand delivery for customers who live 2 hours or less from the cattery. Personal visits are not allowed at Dreamy Ragdolls to protect the health of their cats, but the owner provides plenty of photos of prospective kittens and offers Facetime sessions with the animals. All of their kittens are examined by a vet, vaccinated, litter-trained, and sent home with a supply of delicious cat food.
7. Upstate Ragdolls
Upstate Ragdolls is a TICA-registered cattery that raises adorable kittens in a loving home and helps them adapt to a family environment. They allow in-person visits to their cattery and encourage visitors to socialize with the animals before making a decision. Each kitten is vaccinated and comes with a health certificate verified by a vet. When you adopt one of their Ragdolls, you will receive a care package that includes favorite toys, probiotics, and tasty food.
8. Righteous Ragdolls
Located near the South Carolina border in Wilmington, North Carolina, Righteous Ragdolls raises chocolate, lynx, blue mink, seal mink, seal sepia, and seal point Ragdolls. All of their breeders are DNA-tested by the UC Davis Medical Lab to ensure the cats produce healthy offspring. In addition to their incredible kittens, Righteous Ragdolls also occasionally offer retired breeders who would love to find a forever home.
9. All Star Rags
All Star Rags is a Ragdoll breeder based in Charlotte, North Carolina, but they provide kittens to residents of South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. They raise TICA and CFA-certified Ragdoll kittens with Grand Champion lineage. All Star Rags only breeds traditional Ragdolls and does not carry sepia, solid, or mink kittens. Their kitties are vaccinated, fixed, and backed by a 2-year health guarantee.
New Kitten Preparations
Since you're hard at work researching which breed to welcome into your life, it's probably a good time to introduce a few kitten essentials that will help seamlessly transition your furbaby into their new home. Ensuring you provide them with the proper care, comfort, and enrichment will help your kitten thrive and grow into a well-established and healthy feline! Check out our top recommendations in our New Kitten Checklist linked below!
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