Ragdoll Cats

This is a very good reference book for anyone who is buying their first purebred kitten. There is some background information on Ragdolls, advice on finding reputable breeders, care instructions etc. I have found that most cat books are full of fluff and outdated information, but this book I found actually practical and useful. I loved the color photos. Yes, it is a short book and does not give every bit of information about the breed, and if that is what you are looking for then you will not like this book. But what can you expect from a book of this price and size? BTW, a reviewer below is a bit mistaken. Not nearly all breeders insist upon killed virus for innoculations, only some do.

I thoroughly enjoyed Ragdoll Cats : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Health Care, Behavior, and Showing (Complete Pet Owner's Manual). The pictures are wonderful! It was terrific to see so many pictures of traditional Ragdolls. I have hoped for a Ragdoll book that wasn't so focused on the breed's history and breeding but on the pleasure of having a Ragdoll. Readers will find the manual very helpful. I especially enjoyed the author's opinion on non-professional breeding. This is a must-have for every Ragdoll fan!P.S. On page 84 is my Ragdoll--Supreme Grand Champion Dixiedolls China.

Being a Ragdoll breeder, I was anxious to see the book. I think it is pretty helpful but the author would have benefited from interviewing some of us Ragdoll Breeders; we are most happy to talk about our cats and even supply pictures. The reasons for my comments are 1] the illustrations on page 4 used to help determine a kitten's sex are reversed and 2] Although I was thrilled to see my cats and kittens pictured, you could have gotten more Championship cats or cats that illustrated more of the the colors and patterns and the standards in general.