Our Ragdoll Breeding Program
Pastel Ragdolls
A Boutique Ragdoll Breeder in Arizona
Pastel Ragdolls was established in 2020 and is a small, in-home Ragdoll cattery in Arizona. Our breeding program is registered with both The International Cat Association (TICA) and The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).
We consider ourselves a boutique Ragdoll breeder, meaning we intentionally keep our program small and have a limited number of Ragdoll kittens available each year. We believe in focusing on the quality rather than quantity of our kittens and are committed to raising exceptional Ragdolls in a loving, cage-free home environment.
All of our kittens are raised as members of our household, where they receive daily love, interaction and socialization. We take pride in giving each kitten the individual care and attention they need as they grow and prepare to join their forever families.
Our goal is simple: to raise healthy, well-socialized Ragdoll kittens who become cherished companions.
A Little About Us…
Hi, we’re Mackenzie and Ammon, the husband-and-wife team behind Pastel Ragdolls. Our breeding journey began when we fell madly in love with the Ragdoll breed. There was something so special about their sweet, tender personalities and the way they love their people. We knew we wanted to give other families the opportunity to know the same special, unconditional love that a well-bred Ragdoll can bring.
✿ Mackenzie is a Registered Nurse and the primary caregiver at Pastel Ragdolls. She oversees the day-to-day care of our cats and kittens, as well as email correspondence with our adoptive families. Her nursing background has made caring for neonatal kittens especially meaningful, allowing her to combine her passions for animals with her experience in healthcare. She is there from day one, providing each kitten with the love and care they need to blossom into sweet, healthy companions. Outside of Pastel Ragdolls, Mackenzie enjoys spending time in nature, baking sourdough bread and photography.
✿ Ammon helps with the behind-the-scenes side of Pastel Ragdolls, particularly when it comes to travel and logistics. Once our cats and kittens are ready to join their forever families, Ammon typically coordinates and handles their journey, helping ensure they travel safely and comfortably to their new homes. If you have adopted a kitten from us, there’s a good chance you’ve met Ammon along the way! Outside of Pastel Ragdolls, Ammon has his own career and enjoys golfing and playing tennis.
A Team Effort
As a small family business, Pastel Ragdolls is truly a team effort. From the moment a kitten is born in our home to the day they join their forever family, we work together to make sure each kitten is loved, cared for and given the best possible start in life.
We feel incredibly fortunate to share our love of animals with one another and with the families who welcome our Ragdolls into their homes. Our goal is not only to raise happy, well-socialized companions, but also to create a positive experience for every family that brings home a kitten from us.
The Name “Pastel Ragdolls”
The name “Pastel Ragdolls” was inspired by Mackenzie’s love of soft colors. The name felt like a natural reflection of what we love most about Ragdolls: their gentle personalities, beautiful coloring and dreamy presence.
TICA & CFA Registered Ragdoll Cattery
Pastel Ragdolls is dual registered with The International Cat Association (TICA) and The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).
Our official cattery registration certificates are available to review below.
Our Ragdoll Breeding Philosophy
We are dedicated to preserving the traits and characteristics that make the Ragdoll breed so special. A lot of time, consideration and planning takes place before breeding ever occurs. Our breeding program aims to preserve and improve the Ragdoll Breed by focusing on three main goals: health, temperament and breed conformation.
1. Health: This is and always will be our first priority. We are committed to maintaining a carefully screened and Health-Tested Ragdoll Breeding Program, with the health of our cats and future generations always in mind.
Our Health Standards Include:
50+ Genetic Tests, Including Testing for Ragdoll HCM and PKD
Blood Type, Traits and Genetic Diversity Testing
FIV and FeLV Testing
Fecal and Respiratory PCR Testing (for breeding cats brought in from other catteries)
Careful Review of Health History and Pedigrees when Planning Pairings
Transparency is important to us, so all of the genetic testing for our breeding cats can be viewed publicly on our website. Our Ragdoll kittens receive a 2-year genetic health guarantee against HCM and PKD, as well as an initial 72-hour health guarantee.
2. Temperament: We strive to produce kittens that embody the true Ragdoll temperament. After many years of breeding and working with different lines, we have found that genetics plays the biggest role in producing the sweet Ragdoll temperament that we love so much. Proper socialization is just the icing on the cake!
Personality Traits We Breed For:
Affectionate and Loving
Confident and Outgoing
Social and People-Oriented
Engaging and Playful
Gentle and Calm
We selectively breed desired traits forward and are committed to producing the sweetest and most affectionate kittens possible.
3. Breed Conformation: Breeding Ragdolls that physically exemplify the Ragdoll Breed Standard is also a major goal of ours, prioritized after health and temperament.
Physical Traits We Breed For:
Correct Overall Structure
Vibrant Blue Eye Color
Beautifully Set Ears
Low Maintenance Bunny Coats
Balanced Proportions
Sweet Facial Expressions
Our personal preference is for doll-faced Ragdolls, meaning Ragdolls that have very sweet expressions, without looking too extreme or unbalanced.
Traditional Ragdolls at Pastel Ragdolls
Pastel Ragdolls specializes in traditional Ragdolls with blue eyes.
Our breeding program does not produce solid, mink or sepia Cherubims. Our focus is on preserving the traditional Ragdoll type and the characteristics represented in the Ragdoll standards recognized by the registries with which we are affiliated.
If you are specifically looking for a traditional Ragdoll with blue eyes, we invite you to learn more about our cats, our breeding philosophy and our available kittens.
Ragdoll Kitten Nursery
Our Ragdoll kittens are raised in-home in a clean and enriching environment, that is safe and appropriate for each developmental stage.
Weeks 0-4: Our Ragdoll kittens spend the delicate newborn stage in the nesting area with their mom. During this phase, they are suckling milk, opening their eyes, gaining weight and learning how to scoot and waddle around. Starting on day 1, we begin stroking their backs, touching their ears/tails and rubbing their paw pads. Once they open their eyes (around 10 days old), we begin picking them up and practicing early neurological stimulation, which consists of a series of handling exercises. We touch them often to get them used to being handled from this young age.
Weeks 4-8: Once the kittens begin their wobbly walks, they are ready to move into the kitten pen to start their adventures with:
Litter Box Training
Transitioning to Solid Food
Playtime & Toy Exploration
Building Coordination & Confidence
Climbing, Running & Jumping
Experiencing New Sounds & Sights