| Ragdoll Cats got their name from a perception that | | | | Temperament It is typical for a Ragdoll to be |
| they go limp when picked up. They have long legs, a | | | | non-defensive in nature, and thus ought to be kept |
| long body, broad chest, rounded triangular head, large | | | | indoors unless the owner intends on keeping an eye |
| blue eyes, long fur and long bushy tail. | | | | on their pet outdoors. They aren't often vocal and |
| Characteristics The name Ragdoll came about due to | | | | are easily inclined to forgive in the instance of being |
| the common fallacy that these cats go entirely limp | | | | mistreated. Like most cats, when introduced and well |
| when held. And in essence these pets are viewed as | | | | acquainted with humans from birth, they desire |
| ragdoll-like in that they are believed to be | | | | human companionship and are very affectionate. |
| pain-resistant, which of course is false. These | | | | When at play, Ragdoll Cats are very gentle. They |
| beautiful cats, with Siamese-like markings and long | | | | have a tendency to be dog-like in the fact that they |
| fur, may have coined the name Ragdoll since they're | | | | often follow their owners around seeking attention. |
| heftier than other housecats with their large frame. | | | | Brief History Ann Baker, a Persian cat breeder and |
| They also tend to be a few pounds heavier than the | | | | the first to trademark the Ragdoll breed, selected a |
| average house cat, often weighing somewhere | | | | few Burmese-type cats (some with Siamese |
| between 13-21 lbs. | | | | markings) to breed with one of her Persians. All |
| Ragdoll Cats come in six distinct colors and three | | | | Ragdoll cats today are descendants of that first litter. |
| patterns. The general colors include: light to medium | | | | This explains why some of these pets are mostly |
| grey, dark brown, soft orange-ish/tan, "dilutes" blue | | | | white with a few tan markings, some are ivory with |
| (resembles grey), lilac, and ivory/white. The three | | | | a brown face, ears and paws, and some may even |
| patterns are: Brown nose or face, ears, paws, and | | | | be entirely brown or black. Baker took into account a |
| tail (known as tips), no white. Colored paws chin and | | | | cat's markings, features, and easygoing temperament |
| belly, no white line on face. And two-tone - white | | | | when selecting for breeding. |
| paws, white belly, reverse 'V' on face, and | | | | Care and grooming of Ragdoll's ought to be kept up |
| sometimes white patches on back. Alternate versions | | | | as with any other housecat; frequent combing of fur, |
| include "tortie-point" and lynx. | | | | good nutrition, regular play and veterinary visits. |