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The Ragdoll is a quiet cat, but will
let you know when it is mealtime or when they just want some
extra tender loving care! They are not one to hide under the
bed. They want to be the center of attention. They get along
well with children, dogs and other cats. Ragdolls are indoor
cats and we recommend that they not be let out of doors; unless
in a covered play area and supervised. Because the Ragdoll breed
is so sociable they could easily be taken by a stranger, or harmed
by another animal.
Neutered males generally weigh between 13 - 20 pounds and
adult females typically weigh around five pounds less. The Ragdoll
breed is slow to mature reaching full maturity at three - four
years.
Ragdolls are a low maintenance cat. Their fur is rabbit-like,
requires very little grooming and it seldom mats. Combing and
nail clipping on an as needed basis should keep them in beautiful
condition.
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Ragdolls are available in the following
different colors: |
- seal,
- blue,
- chocolate,
- lilac,
- red,
- cream,
- tortie/torbie
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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!
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Lynx Point: |
Tabby
markings adding barring to the point colors |
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Color Point: |
Dark mask, ears, legs and tail,
distinct contrast to a pale body color. |
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Mitted Point: |
Same
as the color point but, it has white front paws, white back legs
and chin. |
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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
Enthusiaists (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).
RW Champion
Furreal Geenas Flor
Seal Point Bi-color |
RW Supreme
Grand Champion
RocknRags Maggie Mae of Furreal
Blue Tortie Point Mitted |
IW Supreme
Grand Champion
Furreal Zapata
Seal Tortie Point Bi-Color |
Left - Right:
Seal Point Bi-color, Seal Point Mitted,
Blue Point Bi-Color, Blue Point Mitted |
Furreal Salsa
Red Point Mitted |
RockabyeRags
Starbuck of CCDolz
Blue Point Bi-color |
RW Adorabledolls
Sweet Caroline of Furreal
Seal Lynx Point Bi-color |
IW Supreme
Grand Champion
Overlandtrl Cody of CCDolz
Blue Point Bi-color |
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