Imperial Rags RagaMuffin Kittens

Since the increasing popularity of RagaMuffins, many new breeders have popped up selling "RagaMuffins".  Be wary of breeders selling RagaMuffins that are not registered with either CFA, ACFA, GCCF/WCF (Europe), or CCC/CCA (Canada).  RagaMuffins registered with other organizations (such as TICA) would not be recognized as being RagaMuffins by other establised associations.  Some organizations that register cats recognize the RagaMuffin as an experimental breed.  This allows any number of breeds be mixed and still be registered as RagaMuffin.  You can see HERE on TICAs website that the RagaMuffin is not a listed breed.  This means there is no standard for what a RagaMuffin is in TICA.  Click HERE for another article explaining the situation with TICA registered RagaMuffins.

Also there have been many people trying to take advantage of people since COVID who are wanting companions since being stuck at home so much.  These people will often create a sense of urgency to pay or place deposits and then dissapear when it comes time to deliver your new cat. Some warning signs to watch for are "breeders" that do not have a process of vetting people such as an application process, who will only communicate via email or text, are not available to talk to on the phone, and will ask for payments via means where there is no way to ever get your payment back.

Finally I would like to warn against choosing your breeder because they have the lowest price. This is true for all breeds of cats, not just RagaMuffins.  The best breeders will feed their cats and your future kitten, premium foods, take them to be seen at the vet, pay for genetic testing and heart scans for breeding pairs to ensure that litters have the best outlook for long term health, and will always have a written health guarantees to back up the health of their kittens. It is impossible for a breeder that strives to provide the best care for the animals in their home to offer them at "cheap" prices. Please ask breeders questions to be sure you are getting a healthy kitten for your family, ask how long they have been breeding, and request references.