Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Some General Information Regarding Ragdoll Kittens

By Suzette Ross


A Ragdoll is a special breed of cat that features a distinctly colored coat and eye color. The feline has long silky smooth hair and large muscles as well. Ragdoll kittens are becoming quite a popular breed and were developed by an American who bred them to have docile and affectionate temperaments. The cat's name is derived from their tendency to go completely limp when picked up.

Ann Baker, a cat enthusiasts, created the breed accidentally in the sixties. Josephine, her regular house-cat, was injured in a vehicle accident and began subsequently producing kittens that were a lot more easy going than others. The rest of the litters ended up the very same characteristics and there is absolutely no scientific explanation for it.

Believing that she had something really special, Ms Baker then began to breed Josephine with a male Siamese and selectively breeding their kittens to have traits such as pointed coloration, large size, a tendency to go limp, and a gentle demeanor.

In a very unlikely move, the woman then bypassed traditional cat breeding associations and set up her very own registry. She trademarked the name 'Ragdoll' and named her new registry after the new feline breed. Today, the cats are not permitted to be registered under any other breed association and there are very strict standards imposted on anyone who wants to breed or sell the kittens as well.

The affectionate and super laid back nature of the felines is considered to be a genetic irregularity and has ended in may unfounded rumors that the animals are unable to feel pain. When the type made its way to England, people there started to attempt to do away with the breed's tendency to go flaccid when touched or lifted up as it was looked at as a turn off.

They are considered by many to be the largest of the domestic felines and typically stand at twelve inches and weigh in at ten pounds. The long and plush coat of the animal is lacking in a dense undercoat which means shedding is minimal, a very huge plus for people with moderate allergies.

The rag dolls come in six colors as well: lilac, fire, cream, seal, chocolate, and blue. They come into the world with white coats and begin developing color when they are eight weeks old approximately. Most feature pointed coats which means the only color on their fur is found on the animal's noses, paws, and other small areas.

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