| A ragdoll cat is a specific breed of cat, often | | | | kindness and respect they deserve. |
| considered to be the royalty of cat breeds. Most | | | | Their gentle nature carries over to their play, whilst |
| noticeable is their large size, setting them aside from | | | | many cats might employ accidental scratching; ragdoll |
| other breeds that may appear similar; their large | | | | cats are generally very gentle and keep their claws |
| muscular frame though belies a gentle and people | | | | to themselves, making them excellent cats to be |
| loving nature. | | | | around small children. Although, it is advised any pet is |
| The breed was created in the 1960s when a Persian | | | | never left completely alone around babies. |
| cat gave birth to a litter of exceptionally gentle and | | | | Ragdolls display an affectionate intelligence, which |
| calm kittens, unlike anything seen before. This lead to | | | | makes training them a breeze. it is however |
| further breeding and the result was the ragdoll cat | | | | important to go about training in the right way, keep |
| we know and love today. | | | | in the mind the ragdoll's love of affection and |
| Many owners are attracted to their soft, silky | | | | attention and use this to create easy and fun training |
| semi-long haired coat and unique colours, coupled with | | | | routines that your ragdoll can follow. |
| their laid back attitude and the strange tendency | | | | A ragdoll will not respond well to negative behaviour |
| they have to 'flop' when held, giving them their name | | | | and punishment, and since they are so docile, they |
| 'ragdoll.' | | | | will rarely defend themselves if provoked, so taking |
| A ragdoll cat is a cat for people who love the | | | | advantage of this trusting nature is never ideal. |
| personality of cats but want the affection and loyalty | | | | Many ragdoll owners choose to leash train their cats |
| of a dog - the ragdoll is not independent and | | | | as a way to ensure their safety when out and |
| frequently shadows their owner, preferring to spend | | | | about, with ragdolls leash training is easy when |
| as much time as possible with them, rather than out | | | | combined with the much craved affection and gentle |
| prowling. In fact, due to the ragdoll's trusting and laid | | | | persuasion. |
| back nature, it is not advisable for them to be | | | | They are not normally disobedient cats by nature, |
| anything but an indoor cat. | | | | and would much rather snuggles up on your lap than |
| Despite their large size, ragdolls tend to shed less | | | | tear apart your house. |
| than most other breeds of cats, so actually require | | | | A ragdoll cat will be your constant companion and |
| less grooming, perhaps only two to three times a | | | | friend, offering you company and gentle spirited fun, |
| week, often even less, although, due to their size, | | | | what they lack in excitement they make up for and |
| they will need more food than a regular cat and a | | | | more with their lovable and family friendly nature. |
| larger litter tray. | | | | While they might not be found climbing the curtains |
| Ragdoll cats crave company, and will live fairly happily | | | | or engaging in other such fun antics, they will offer |
| with any selection of other pets and children, young | | | | you years of unconditional love and complete trust. If |
| and old alike,, provided they are given the attention | | | | you want a family pet, and a gentle companion then |
| they need to be happy and are treated with the | | | | the splendid ragdoll cat is for you. |