In Singapore, pet shops can import kittens without quarantine from four approved countries: the UK, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. This exemption is due to these countries being recognised as rabies-free.

Kittens from these regions can enter Singapore after receiving their second vaccination and completing a 14-day waiting period following that vaccination, allowing entry at approximately 3.5 months old.

The quality of breeding practices doesn’t depend on the country of origin but rather on who we choose to work with. Each country has both responsible breeders who prioritise the welfare of their cats and unethical breeders who focus solely on profit. This is why we carefully select breeders who meet our high standards, ensuring that every Fluffydolls kitten comes from a loving, healthy, and ethical environment.

This page will explain how we ensure only the best kittens join the Fluffydolls family, giving you confidence in your new furry companion’s background.

Why You Can Trust Us

Before we started importing kittens, we spent many years breeding our own. This experience taught us how to raise healthy, happy kittens and select the best ones for a breeding program. It also gave us a deep understanding of what to look for in a breeder.

As breeders ourselves, we’ve learned how to ask the right questions and recognize breeders who genuinely prioritize the health and welfare of their cats. This ensures that the kittens we bring to you come from ethical, loving homes where they are raised with care.

We stopped breeding because home breeding for cats is no longer allowed in Singapore, and the only legal way is to tender for a farm unit and breed commercially—something we strongly believe doesn’t align with the level of care and individual attention cats deserve. Instead, we now focus on selecting the best kittens from ethical breeders overseas who share our values.

How We Choose Breeders

Finding the right breeders is a key part of our process. Most of the breeders we work with come through referrals from our trusted network. Experienced breeders often know others who share their dedication to raising healthy, well-socialized kittens. These referrals are a great way to connect with like-minded breeders.

Whenever we consider working with a new breeder, we start with an open conversation. We want to understand their background—how many breeding cats they have, what their family setup is like, and what their goals are for their breeding program. For instance, if they breed Ragdolls, we will ask what their ideal type or look for the breed is. Each breeder has a unique vision, and it often takes years of hard work to refine the look, temperament, and health of their cats. If a breeder struggles to describe their goals or lacks direction, it’s often a sign they are inexperienced or unfocused.

What We Look For in a Breeder

Responsiveness is one of the key traits we look for in a breeder. When we ask for specific details, such as health test results, the speed and clarity of their reply speak volumes. A breeder who takes a long time to respond or avoids certain questions may lack the transparency or information we need to feel confident in working with them.

We also ensure that the breeder prioritises the health and well-being of their cats. This includes performing proper health tests on their breeding cats, offering meaningful health guarantees for their kittens, and avoiding overbreeding their queens. Breeders who are confident in their practices are transparent and willing to back their kittens with strong guarantees, reflecting their commitment to quality care.

Occasionally, we come across breeders who offer “deals,” such as low prices or incentives like “buy 4 and get 1 free.” These offers are an immediate red flag. Ethical breeders who invest time, effort, and resources into properly raising their kittens would never undervalue them. Such offers often point to kitten mills focused solely on profit rather than the health and welfare of the animals. These are breeders we avoid entirely.

Building Relationships with Breeders

If everything feels right during our conversations, we will arrange a video call. This is an important step because we want to see the environment where the kittens and breeding cats are raised. We’ll ask the breeder to show us their kitten spaces, and let us watch how the cats interact with them. A cat that isn’t affectionate or responsive can be a red flag—it might mean the breeder isn’t spending enough time with their cats, which could affect the kittens’ socialization.

For first-time collaborations, we always travel to the breeder’s country to bring the kittens back personally. This step is incredibly important to us. It’s not just about doing a final check on their environment, though that’s a big part of it. Meeting the breeder face-to-face builds trust and lays the foundation for a strong, long-term partnership. We want the breeders we work with to know that we value their hard work and that we are serious about maintaining a good relationship. This way, when they have a particularly special litter, we are the first people they think of.

Our Standards for Choosing Kittens

Choosing the right kittens is about so much more than just selecting beautiful cats. It’s always tempting when we come across exceptionally stunning kittens—we know they will find homes quickly. But we always stay true to our priorities. These kittens are meant to be companions, and our top responsibility is ensuring they are healthy, well-cared for, and ready to bring joy, not worry, to their new families.

Once we’ve selected a breeder, we take the time to clearly communicate the type of kittens we are looking for. For instance, we specifically request not to be offered the runt of the litter. While these kittens can grow into wonderful companions, they often have a higher chance of minor illnesses or lower immunity when they are younger compared to their siblings. The long journey to Singapore can be especially challenging for them, so we prefer to prioritize kittens that are robust and healthy from the start.

We also insist that the kittens be allowed to grow until they are at least 10 weeks old before we make our selection. It may surprise you to know that some breeders ask customers to reserve their kittens when they are only a month old. At this young age, it’s almost impossible to properly assess a kitten’s health, eating habits, colour, or conformation. While they may look adorable, these early reservations come with significant uncertainty. Our breeders fully understand the importance of allowing kittens to grow, and they always hold the litter for us until they are at least 10 weeks old. This gives us the chance to carefully evaluate and choose the best kittens before the rest of the litter is made available to other buyers.