Michael: Blue Point/Bicolor Ragdoll | Rarity Ragdolls

Christine Keryakes is the founder of Rarity Ragdolls, a TICA-registered cattery based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. With 4 years of Ragdoll breeding experience, 6 years in dog breeding, and over 200 animals raised, she specializes in genetics-driven breeding, health-first pairing decisions, and temperament-focused kitten development. Her program uses full-panel genetic testing and structured breeding systems to produce healthier, more predictable outcomes. Christine also develops breeder tools including Breeder Logic and Breeder Desk, designed to support responsible, data-driven breeding programs.

Owner: Christine Keryakes

Location: 63 Downey St, Hopkinton MA 01748

Species: cat

At a Glance

Temperament

All of our breeding cats meet the Ragdoll standard for temperament, including strong handling tolerance, social stability, and a calm, people-oriented disposition. Michael has a actively social temperament and tends to actively seek interaction while remaining socially balanced. He engages easily with both people and other cats and does not show avoidant behavior in normal daily handling. He remains stable through routine activity and recovers quickly from minor disruptions. He is comfortable in…

Health & Genetic Testing

Genetic Diversity

Role in Our Breeding Program

Michael is used to support health stability and controlled color outcomes within the program. His clear genetic panel allows flexibility in pairing decisions without introducing risk, which helps maintain balance across multiple lines. He contributes to Blue Point/Bicolor outcomes when paired appropriately, but his role is defined by how he fits into long-term pairing strategy rather than color alone.

What This Means for Your Kitten

Kittens from Michael are produced through carefully planned pairings designed to prevent inherited disease from being expressed while maintaining genetic diversity. Michael's contribution supports Seal, Blue, Cream, and Blue Tortie while maintaining the health, temperament, and consistency prioritized across the program. Temperament and early socialization are both prioritized throughout placement planning.

Key Takeaways

Michael is clear for all core Ragdoll genetic conditions. 3 planned pairings with Kashmir, Chantal, Isabella targeting Seal, Blue, Cream, selected for genetic compatibility. Genetic diversity testing is pending. Pairings are planned using available health and lineage data. As a Blue Point/Bicolor sire, Michael contributes specific color genetics that shape litter outcomes. Kitten health and temperament depend on both parents — no single cat determines the outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Approach to Breeding

At Rarity Ragdolls, our breeding philosophy is rooted in health, genetics, and temperament. We operate a small, structured program, producing approximately 13-15 litters per year, which allows us to provide individualized care and attention to every cat and kitten. Health is the non-negotiable foundation of every breeding decision we make. We utilize full-panel genetic testing for all our breeding cats, not just as a checklist, but as an active tool to guide our pairing choices. This prevents ge…