2006-11-12 16:22:24 · 9 answers · asked by butterflylover 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Over this last year, I have done as much research as humanly possible on Ragdolls. We have a one year old female named Taffy.
I have had many, many cats in the last 25 years, but the Ragdoll we have has to be the ultimate.
They are really a special breed of cat. They are called Ragdolls because they tend to go all limp when you pick them up, as a child's ragdoll would. When she is standing, she will just fall over and roll. If she is standing and you touch her, she will fall over.
I have never seen or experienced a cat with a sweeter personality and character. They must be strictly indoor cats, however, because they have no innate "fear" of something like a car. A regular cat would have the instinct to run away if a car were coming towards it; a Ragdoll would probably just lie down right there. They must be kept inside.
The physical aspects of a Ragdoll can be varied, but some things are the same. They have remarkable blue eyes, and fur the texture of a bunny. It is fairly long fur, but unlike some breeds, doesn't seem to mat or get ucky. Ours is a very good cleaner. She is white on the tummy and undersides of legs. She has sealpoint markings on ears, face and tail. Her back is taffy-coloured (she used to have three big racing stripes at about four months old, but they sadly disappeared.
She was born pure white, but the colours appeared over weeks. Her face began getting darker around the nose and muzzle, and is now even considerably a darker mask than she had at even five months.
So, all this is to say, we love and adore our little Ragdoll - she is really special. One thing ours does, not characteristic of Ragdolls, though - is she doesn't meow. She makes a kind of airy "pkhee" sound, with high squeaks at the ends. Just adds to her quirky character.
2006-11-12 21:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi Krystal...Ragdoll cats are pedigree although in the journey that your cat wasn't an offspring to 2 Ragdoll moms and dads then she would really be seen a loved ones lengthy Hair (DLH) with coloration factors. A breed is a domesticated subspecies or infrasubspecies of an animal through defination subsequently a cat to be a ragdoll could be born to ragdoll pedigree moms and dads.
2016-11-23 18:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a male ragdoll, his name is Johan and he is 9 years old now. He weighs 19 lbs which is an average size for a male. They were named for their docile and laid back outlook on life and as such must be kept inside. He's happiest when someone is holding him, petting him and telling him what a beautiful kitty he is. Ragdolls come in a wide variety of colors BUT they all have vivid blue eyes. A well bred ragdoll does not come cheap but in my estimation they are worth the cost.
2006-11-12 16:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theyre cute...
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The Ragdoll is a breed of medium longhaired cat. It is best known for its docile and placid temperament and affectionate nature. It is perhaps the gentlest and most easy-going of breeds. They are non-aggressive to the point that many cats cannot or should not be let outside for prolonged periods as many will not defend themselves and most do not hunt. The name "Ragdoll" derived from the fact that many of these cats go completely limp and relax when picked up. Ragdolls have a sturdy body, short legs, and a thick coat with Siamese-style points. The breed had its origin in California in the 1960s with a cat named Josephine. Several wild and scientifically impossible stories were put out by the colorful breed founder regarding the origin and development of the Ragdoll breed, including extraterrestrials, kittens' traits and personality being affected by the mother's being hit by a car, and genetic alteration using human genes. None of these legends are scientifically supportable.
What is known is that this breed was selectively bred over many years for desirable traits, such as large size, docility, and ability to go limp when picked up.
The Ragdoll is a large, semi-longhaired cat, exhibiting the pointed pattern in three varieties: colorpoint, bicolor, and mitted. Coat colors can be seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac point colors, either with or without markings on the face and feet. In some associations, they are also available in non traditional colors, such as red (flame), tortie and lynx point. Their semi-long coats need minimal care and do not usually become matted with regular combing.
Ragdolls typically take up to 4 years to fully mature physically. An adult male can weigh between 12 and 20 lb (5.4 - 9.0 kg), while the females can weigh between 10 and 15 lb (4.5 - 6.8 kg).
2006-11-12 16:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by caseyrae 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Cats are adorable, Ragdoll or not!
2006-11-12 16:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by smarties 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My SIl has one....she rescued it. Nicest cat...cuddles, is gentle and is beautiful. If you are thinking about adopting one; check out the rescues. Some had elderly owners that have passed on and are looking for homes.
2006-11-12 18:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by Cariad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a very sweet breed, but require a lot of maintenance. i'd say it's worth it for a good pet, though
2006-11-12 16:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by Artemiseos 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cousin has 2 of them. They're mellow and quiet, and very cuddly.
2006-11-12 16:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they're cute and i want one..lol
2006-11-12 17:18:24 · answer #9 · answered by Hunnybunny00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋