Saturday, April 30, 2011

User's Guide To Blue Mitted Ragdoll Cats

By Manuela Bradshaw


This breed is known for its long hair, Siamese markings and easy going disposition. The developer of the ragdoll bred a white long-haired female, who had Siamese genes, with other long-haired mixed breed cats, especially those with the Siamese marks. These markings, or points, are found on the face, feet, tail and ears. They are found in a variety of colors. A blue mitted ragdoll cat has blue points in the mitted pattern.

Ragdolls are born pure white without any markings, and you cannot tell what color or pattern they will carry until they are at least two weeks old. They are slow to mature. An adult will not reach full size, patterning, and coloring, until he reaches three or four years of age.

Males grow to about fourteen to eighteen pounds. Females are smaller, but will still be nine to thirteen pounds. Neutered or spayed ragdolls will get even larger. This is one of the larger breeds of cat.

As with the Siamese and Himalayan breeds, the ragdolls come in a variety of color points. They come in the traditional colors of blue and seal, which are actually gray and dark brown. There are also designer colors like chocolate, red, lilac, and cream.

There are three different patterns that a rag can come in. Each type is available in any of the colors listed. The most common pattern is the colorpoint, the traditional Siamese marking. The bicolor pattern has blended dark and light markings. Cats who are mitted have white feet, chins, chests and sometimes a white blaze on the face.

Ragdolls cannot be outdoor pets. They have lost any instincts for preservation, and do not know how to fight or defend themselves. They will not use their claws for attacking. These are easy going creatures who like to play and snoop into drawers and cabinets. They are highly intelligent. Ragdolls are gentle even in vocalization, given to soft purring noises and mewing.

All long-haired cats require grooming and special care. These medium to long-haired cats are relatively easy to care for. Their fur sheds infrequently, and does not mat, a common problem with other long-haired breeds. Their fur is quite soft, almost like a rabbit's. A conditioning fur treatment, and weekly brushing, are generally all you need to do to keep ragdolls properly groomed.

These cats are great companions, and are an ideal choice for someone who enjoys dogs but cannot have one. They are loyal friends, who are happiest when they are lying around in your arms, or playing. They thrive on interaction with their families. This is a breed that many people will enjoy having in their families.

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