Welcome to Ravera Ragdolls!

Est. Since 2003

Award Winning Australian Registered Breeder of The Ragdoll Cat..

We are located near Wollongong, 50 mins south of Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA

"This Very Special Feline Is Beautiful Inside & Out"

My wish for a Ragdoll cat began many years ago, while watching a TV program called "Burkes Backyard" when they road tested the Ragdoll cat. "Tia" was my first Ragdoll cat bought for me by my husband for mothers day (2003).

I was so amazed by her relaxed nature for a cat, she loved our son Jake (only 4mths at the time). Tia just wanted to be around Jake and played with him ever so gently. Tia is retired now! Jake and Tia have a special bond, Tia is never too far from Jake and she always goes to bed with jake at bedtime. Tia began my passion with this very special feline!

"Tia our first Ragdoll cat"

"Ancats Gold DB GD CH Dollymix Bonnie"

We started as a small Boutique Ragdoll Cattery Specializing in the Ragdoll cat. We realized after a few years, that we needed to have more diversity in our breeding program, as related breeding was not an option for us. We have always selected our Ragdolls from impeccable lineage all tracing back to the original Ragdoll cats.

We understand that this is not an Australian breed and felt it was imperative to import to maintain this wonderful and special feline here in Australia, even though it entails a large monetary expense.

We have imported Ragdoll Cats from around the world and the lineage of our Ragdoll Cats are exceptional! Our Ragdolls Cats possess bloodlines from USA, UK, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Sweden. These bloodlines are unique to our Cattery and we have carefully selected our imports from exceptional breeders. These breeders share the same vision as ourselves and have entrusted us with their precious Ragdolls. \

News

6 May 2012, Koc Pol Cat Jeff Bridges has gone to his first show in Lodz, Poland, at 11mths competing in the Adult ring, he was awarded CAC, BIV, BIS & Best in Category. Congratulations to Monika & JB!!! We are looking forward to meeting you in person Monika at the World Cat Show in Zagreb, CROATIA later this year!

We also will be traveling oversea's this year to attend The "2012 World Cat Show" held in Zagreb, CROATIA. Last year there was 1500 exhibits at The World Cat Show, held in Poland and we look forward to encountering the worlds finest Ragdolls, this will surely be a unique experience.

Photography by Mel of Animal Eyes Photography

..About Us..

Our Ragdolls cats are firstly our pets and their needs are paramount. We pride ourselves on our integrity and have maintained our Boutique Style Cattery!

My many years of breeding Ragdolls combined with my extensive background in Nursing and Animal Husbandry, has proved to be advantageous. I have breed generation after generation in some of my Ragdolls, always selecting our special Ragdolls for health, temperament and type. This has helped us in producing healthy, happy Ragdolls of exceptional quality. While selecting these special Ragdolls, I always endevoured to maintained a holistic approach, never forgetting temperament along the way as this is what The Ragdoll Cat so well renown for. We will also continue to invest in continued genetic testing and always keep ourselves up to date so we can maintain health in our Ragdoll bloodlines.

" A Happy Cat is a Healthy Cat"

All our Ragdoll Kings & Ragdoll Queens are DNA tested HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) negative and Pkd (Polycystic Kidney Disease) negative. Also blood tested for FIV (Feline Aids) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) negative.

We have been advised by our Specialist Vet to test for these particular diseases, even though the percentage of infection is quite low with some of these diseases: we believe any test that gives us peace of mind, when our Ragdoll Kittens join their forever homes is invaluable.

We aim to share and preserve, the wonderful world called "The Ragdoll Cat"

..Out & About..

( left) Ravera Diesel "Best Entire Cat" Melbourne Show, July 2010 (middle) Denise Drysdale from The Circle and Diesel at Sydney Retirement Expo! (right) Ravera Diesel "Supreme Exhibit" in 3 rings! Dubbo Show June, 2010.

Our Ragdoll cats have been extensively shown over the years and have received many Awards. Including "Supreme Exhibit" this is out of the all exhibits in the whole show (all breeds), "Best in Show","Best of Breed" and Ragdoll Cat of the Year.

ANCATS Sapphire DB GD CH & GD National CH

Ravera Diesel

Kim Everett CFA/USA Judge

Ancats "Puttin' on the Glitz", July 2010

Meeting her was a truely unique moment, Kim Everett was around from the beginning of the Ragdoll Cat in the USA. She knew Anne Baker the creator of the Ragdoll cat, she even discussed our precious breed at a personal meeting for ANCATS Breeders and shared her knowlegde of this special breed and Anne Baker. It was so inspiring to here words of support from Kim Everett after she Judged my Ragdoll cats:"That you have done amazing things with Ragdolls in Australia and you will continue to do so". Thank you Kim for you kind words and I am truely grateful to have meet such a respected International Judge and lady.

This year we are having a well earned rest from the show ring as we are delighted with our results in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

..Our Ragdolls are Stars Too!..

The quality, nature and breeding of our gorgeous Ragdoll cats, are highly desirable in the Advertising Industry. With Ravera Diesel, finding himself a new career as a top model. His ability to be so flexible and calm in his new surroundings, has made him the perfect model in any arena, paired with any new companion. The Photographer and Advertising staff, were amazed with this, and even more so, when they discovered, Diesel was an Entire Working Male.

The Ragdoll Cats History & Information

I have added the link above for the History and information on the Ragdoll cat. It is by TICA (The International Cat Association) which is American based. This is were the beautiful Ragdoll cats originated from.

Ragdoll cats have a very laid back and gentle disposition! They enjoy following their owners/family members everywhere, even if it is to the bathroom. Ragdoll cats' are great with children and tolerant of other pets. Enjoying any company, even if it is the pet bird in a cage.

Ragdoll cats are a indoor cat, they enjoy inside living and are very happy keeping the lounge warm or being a shadow. All the above characteristics and traits, explains why they have been referred to as the "dog of the cat world". Being overly friendly and not too apprehensive makes it quite dangerous for them to be outside unattended.

Their coat texture is similar to rabbit fur and is generally an easy care coat only needing brushing once a week, possibly a little more with their winter coats.

..Our backyard & pets..

Some of our Ragdolls (Fern, Phoenix and Gypsy), Missy (Duck), Bantams (Chic, Chook and Pumpkin) and Jack our Chihuahua all enjoying our native gardens"

Being avid animal lovers! we have a few extra members to our extended family. All our pets enjoy our backyard and have no problem in sharing it with each other!

We pride ourselves on our beautiful native gardens, specifically designed for our precious Ragdoll Kings & Ragdoll Queens. Our Ragdoll cats do enjoy some outside living due to it being a cat safe area. This gives them time to soak up some sunshine, play and roll in the dirt if they desire. They also have the opportunity to ingest extra nutrients from the native grasses etc: We believe this has been a major factor with the happiness, health and the high quality of our Ragdolls.

Kitten Information

"Proudly Registered with Australian National Cat Inc. & TICA"

At Ravera Ragdolls we choose not to sell breeding Ragdoll Cats,

we just love seeing our Ragdoll kittens and Ragdoll Cats going to pet homes.

WE ARE A CLOSED CATTERY

We do not provide Stud services or have visiting cats, this ensures the health and well being of all our Ragdoll cats!!