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- Lori McLaughlin
Breeding and Showing Cats/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer the majority of questions pertaining to cattery management; breeding programs, grooming and showing longhaired cats. I am also familiar with the majority of recognized breeds.
Experience in the area
I have been breeding and showing ragdoll cats since 1993. I am also currently the Ragdoll Breed Chair for TICA.
Organizations
RFCI (Ragdoll Fanciers Club International) - Treasurer TICA - Ragdoll Breed Chair CFA - Registered Cattery ACFA - Registered Cattery
Education/Credentials
Associate Degree in Computer Science, Many educational seminars on HCM, FIP and other diseases in catteries.
Awards and Honors
Several Grand champion cats over the years.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cesar | 12/16/11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your suggestions ..... |
| Linda Borland | 08/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your clear answer. |
| Cassidy | 08/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Linda Borland | 08/02/11 | 1 | 1 | 10 | Did not answer my question nor did ..... |
| karen | 04/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Lori McLaughlin
2012-03-30 Cat Breeds:
I would suggest a ragdoll or ragamuffin. Both breeds seem to be very attached to their people and want lots of attention. You may want to reconsider owning a pet, however, because no one can predict
2012-03-02 color of kittens:
A LOT depends on what the male is carrying colorwise-having him dna tested would help considerably. Based on what you've provided, someone's color is wrong. You can't get a mink from a brown tabby x a
2012-01-12 buying a purebred kitten:
Hi Jackie-- I apologize for the delay in responding. Most breeders screen prospective "parents" for their kittens very closely. They want to make certain they are not placing a kitten in a situation
2011-12-14 angora female prices?:
Hello-- Your boy is beautiful. I would suggest contacting some breeders to get pricing on this breed. I'm not familiar with the cost of this particular cat, but I do know it will be difficult to find
2011-07-22 what kind of cat do i have? please help:
It sounds like he may be a flame point or cream point (color description)....but without paperwork, it would be difficult to ascertain if he is a purebred until he is older. Kittens change a LOT the
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