| Is the Ragdoll the perfect pet? If you're unfamiliar | | | | content watching and observing whatever you are |
| with the Ragdoll cat breed you are in for a treat. This | | | | doing. They have been known to play ball or fetch |
| mellow and outgoing feline is quickly becoming of the | | | | and enjoy lots of activity. Ragdolls make excellent |
| most popular cat breeds, and for good reason. | | | | family pets and are really good with children and |
| History of the Ragdoll | | | | other animals. |
| The most widely accepted belief is that the Ragdoll | | | | As mentioned before, some Ragdolls will 'go limp' |
| breed originated back in the 1960's by a woman | | | | when you pick them up and hold them in your arms. |
| named Ann Baker, located in Riverside California. The | | | | They also like to lie on their backs with all four paws |
| breed was selectively bred over several years for | | | | in the air displaying their general easy going nature. |
| specific traits, such as a large size, gentle | | | | Due to their mellow personality, Ragdoll should be |
| temperament, and a tendency to go limp when held. | | | | kept inside as much as possible. Ragdolls may have a |
| Physical Characteristics | | | | hard time defending themselves to outside threats |
| The Ragdoll large in size and the body is usually | | | | for this reason. |
| stocky with short legs, and large in size compared | | | | Care Guidelines |
| with other cat breeds. The Ragdoll is listed with | | | | Ragdoll cats are generally easy to care for and have |
| Guinness book of world records as the largest cat, | | | | a smooth long coat that should be brushed a few |
| with males ranging 12-20 pounds, and females | | | | times a week at minimum. Regular food and water is |
| averaging 10-15 pounds. | | | | important, just like with any pet. Make sure to have |
| They have long, thick fur coats and markings that | | | | toys and a scratching post at minimum to keep them |
| resemble a Siamese. There are four marking patterns: | | | | occupied when you are not around. Claws should be |
| bi-color, van, mitted and pointed. They also usually | | | | clipped on a regular basis and you should establish a |
| come in six colors: seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and | | | | relationship with a good vet for regular checkups and |
| cream. Points may be solid, lynx, or tortie. All Ragdolls | | | | vaccinations. |
| also have piercing blue eyes that are a popular trait | | | | Locating Ragdoll Cats |
| among owners. | | | | Ragdolls are a special breed, and you should expect |
| Personality | | | | to pay a fair amount of money to get one. Prices of |
| Some people describe that Ragdoll has having a | | | | $400 or more are very common, especially from a |
| 'doglike' personality and this is absolutely true. They | | | | reputable breeder that has kittens from champion |
| love to follow their owners around and crave | | | | bloodlines. Make sure to get registered papers and a |
| attention. Their personality is laid back and they are | | | | health guarantee from any breeder you deal with. |