Described as one of the most loveable of all cat breeds, Ragdolls cats were first established in the 1960s by an American breeder, Anne Baker. The breed was a cross of her non-pedigree domestic longhair Josephine and an unknown Birman male. The Ragdoll cats we know today all descend from the children of Josephine. The founding sire was known as Daddy Warbucks and the two queens Fugianna and Buckwheat. Ragdoll kittens quickly spread in popularity and during the 60s were introduced to Great Britain.
The appearance of Ragdoll cats adds to their popularity, their brilliant blue eyes melt the hearts of many owners while their comical fluffy trousers spread down their legs to just above their ankles. The semi long fur is not a problem, brushing once a week is normally enough to keep the coat in good condition and matting is not normally an issue.
The laid back attitude of the Ragdoll cat is certainly a draw card. When picked up the cats tend to become rather floppy and relaxed making them perfect for families with young children. They are very relaxed in nearly every situation and are comfortable being introduced to strangers on a regular basis.
The Ragdoll is a large and sturdy breed. Females can weigh up to 6.8 kilograms (15 pounds) with makes being able to top the scales at an enormous 9.1 kilograms (20 pounds). Their large size adds to their cuddly appeal making them very desirable as a house cat.
It is impossible to tell the final colouring of a Ragdoll kitten at birth. All kittens are born pure white but will have strong indications of their final colourings by the time they reach 8 to 10 weeks. This is very useful as 10 weeks is the recommended age for introducing a new kitten to their permanent home.
The breed standard recognises six different colours as being acceptable for showing purposes. The colours accepted are the standard seal point, flame, cream, chocolate, lilac and Blue. The colours can be found in any of the four patterns recognised, bi colour, tortoiseshell, mitted and pointed all of which can be shown.
An overall healthy breed, there is one health problem prospective buyers should be aware of. Their large size can lead to Big Cat Syndrome but reputable breeders will test the parents for this condition before breeding. The litters of the Ragdoll breed consist normally of 4 to 6 kittens and the large size of the mother lead to generally easy births.
ragdoll kittens
The appearance of Ragdoll cats adds to their popularity, their brilliant blue eyes melt the hearts of many owners while their comical fluffy trousers spread down their legs to just above their ankles. The semi long fur is not a problem, brushing once a week is normally enough to keep the coat in good condition and matting is not normally an issue.
The laid back attitude of the Ragdoll cat is certainly a draw card. When picked up the cats tend to become rather floppy and relaxed making them perfect for families with young children. They are very relaxed in nearly every situation and are comfortable being introduced to strangers on a regular basis.
The Ragdoll is a large and sturdy breed. Females can weigh up to 6.8 kilograms (15 pounds) with makes being able to top the scales at an enormous 9.1 kilograms (20 pounds). Their large size adds to their cuddly appeal making them very desirable as a house cat.
It is impossible to tell the final colouring of a Ragdoll kitten at birth. All kittens are born pure white but will have strong indications of their final colourings by the time they reach 8 to 10 weeks. This is very useful as 10 weeks is the recommended age for introducing a new kitten to their permanent home.
The breed standard recognises six different colours as being acceptable for showing purposes. The colours accepted are the standard seal point, flame, cream, chocolate, lilac and Blue. The colours can be found in any of the four patterns recognised, bi colour, tortoiseshell, mitted and pointed all of which can be shown.
An overall healthy breed, there is one health problem prospective buyers should be aware of. Their large size can lead to Big Cat Syndrome but reputable breeders will test the parents for this condition before breeding. The litters of the Ragdoll breed consist normally of 4 to 6 kittens and the large size of the mother lead to generally easy births.
ragdoll kittens
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