• seal,
• blue,
• chocolate,
• lilac,
• red,
• cream,
• tortie/torbie

Ragdoll kittens are born white and obtain full color at approximately two years of age. There are also four different pattern types. The newest pattern is the lynx. The lynx Ragdoll has tabby markings, which add barring to the point coloring of the cat. It is quite striking!

Lynx Point:   Tabby markings adding barring to the point colors
Color Point:  Dark mask, ears, legs and tail, distinct contrast to a pale body color.
Mitted:  Same as the color point but, it has white front paws, white back legs and chin.
Bi-Color: Pointed ears and tail, a white inverted "V" that starts between the eyes and extends down over the chin, ruff and stomach.

Originating in the United States, in California, the Ragdoll is a well known purebred. It was originally created by crossing a white Persian-type female to a Birman-type male. The kittens were then bred to a Burmese-type cat. The results were the foundation of the Ragdoll breed we know today. First introduced in 1965 and shortly thereafter being accepted for championship showing. There was originally some controversy surrounding the Ragdoll and myths about the breed, which have since been disproved (i.e. the Ragdoll not being able to feel pain... the Ragdoll is after all, a cat and like any other feline quite capable of feeling pain!).

Personality has been one of the most important factors in the development of the breed. The breed is so relaxed and laid back that it should easily be compared to a child's ragdoll.

The breed is recognized with the American Association of Cat Enthusiasts (AACE), American Cat Association (ACA), American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA), Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), The International Cat Association (TICA), and United Feline Organization (UFO) just to name a few in the United States. Ragdolls are also shown and accepted by most International registries. They are now one of the most popular, unique and beautiful breeds in the cat fancy.

There are three primary Ragdoll breed clubs; Ragdoll Fanciers Club International (RFCI), Ragdoll Fanciers Worldwide and Ragdolls International (RI)