We are going to choose our new ragdoll kitten this Saturday and then will be able to pick it up in January (when it's 12 weeks old). Does anybody have a ragdoll? I've heard they are very affectionate and not be put outside because of their nature.
2006-11-14 14:36:55 · 9 answers · asked by deedee 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My ragdoll kitten passed away a couple moths ago. She was affectionate, and we let her outside, though. That's how she died. So, don't let your kitten outside. Ours was white with gray paws, gray tail, gray ears, and part of her front face was gray. She was a tiny bit shy at first, but then she opened up to us, and was very loving. Whenever i was depressed, she'd sense something, and rub on me. Ragdolls are excellent, cute, and just adorable kittens. i really wish mine was alive right now. You've made an excellent choice. All cats are good, such as tabbys, and so. But, ragdolls are my favorite. You'll be happy you picked a ragdoll. I guarentee it. Just be very careful not to let her outside. I don't want him or her to have an accident like my kitten did. Take care of her, and have fun!
~Kitten Expert
2006-11-14 14:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by taylor ! 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i have two ragdolls, one 6 months, and one 5, and two other cats. Though each has their own personality, one is calmer than the other but both are very sweet and affectionate. they love to be held, and will follow you everywhere, and they flop over in your arms. However they are very trusting, so we keep them inside, even though our other two cats, and two dogs go outside. We have to be careful not to let them out which can be a problem but from stories ive heard form other ragdoll owners, keep them in if you can for their own safety. Good Luck, and have fun with your new kitten : )
2006-11-15 00:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by capa13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! We have a one year old female Ragdoll named Taffy.
Yes, you have to keep your cat strictly indoors - they have something in their makeup that they don't acknowledge danger. Any other cat would try, for example, to run away if a car were coming. A Ragdoll would just probably lay down in the street.
We absolutely adore our Ragdoll. Besides being totally beautiful - those vivid blue eyes! - she is a sealpoint, with the most wonderful taffy coloured fur on her back and the pure, pure white tummy, chest and neck. Do some research on them, because they have different characteristics. Our cat kept changing colours - she is definitely not the colour now she was at three months old. She used to have three distinct racing stripes down her back, now it's a more solid colour. What used to just be a small patch of black on her face, now almost totally covers her face - that seemed to happen gradually from three to eight months old, or so. She developed her "ruff" later than other cats we have had - that probably happened at 10 months to a year.
Her personality is amazing. The floppiness was so funny for us to experience! She did become somewhat more controlled by about six months old, but she is still sloppy. If she is standing and you touch her, she will fall right over. She's very active and loves to play. She flirts with my husband, and they have their own special games they play - she'll just go up to him and nip at his jeans or his arm when she wants to play. She is sweet, not necessarily as cuddly as other cats we have had, but really snuggly to be beside. Ours has another characteristic which is not because of her breed, but she doesn't meow - she just makes her own special airy sound with sort of squeaks at the end. But that isn't because she's a Ragdoll.
Hope you have fun!
2006-11-15 09:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will love your rag doll. I have had cats before but I really love my ragdoll she is so affectionate and loves to be picked up and cuddled. I would never want any other breed after getting my ragdoll. She was worth every penney I paid for her. My husband hated cats but her loves our ragdoll and she sleeps by him every nite.
2006-11-16 20:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by countrygirl39 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never dealt with them personally, but I've heard they are prone to early deaths from accidents. They are called ragdolls because they don't really fight back or stand up for themselves if put in a situation that might be smart to do so. (Dogs, rough handling, etc.) Probably needs to be indoors only to be safe, and don't let little kids play with it since they might hurt it.
2006-11-14 23:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by swimmergrl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Their reputation is marvelous, but the only ragdoll I have had the (mis)fortune of meeting is does not live up to the breed's reputation. She is a very beautiful, very spoiled cat. =P
Try to pick the baby for his/her personality. Breed is only one influence on the kitty's personality. =)
2006-11-15 03:02:00 · answer #6 · answered by capprica_6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i don't have a ragdoll but my aunt does and he is not very nice but some can be and some can be total @$$e$ but wen they are kittens they are pretty affectionate but they grow fast.and like any other cat it will run away if they are outside, but you can put them into a cage they like to be outside.
2006-11-14 22:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by kayti g 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
12 weeks old till you can pick it up?
Why so old?
I thought that between six and eight was the rule of thumb.
Good Luck
PS Ragdolls are usually sweeties, and very loving. I would not let any cat outside,,,ever. Keeping them inside makes for healthier and happier cats IMHO.
2006-11-14 23:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by donamarie_1 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It is dangerous to put any breed of cat outside. These cats are real sweeties.
2006-11-14 22:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by CandyCain 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋