Tuesday, April 16, 2013

It Is Not Difficult To Find Ragdoll Kittens For Sale Northern California

By Camille Nicholson


The popularity of Ragdoll kittens has recently surged among feline lovers, and animal enthusiasts searching for Ragdoll kittens for sale Northern California will quickly discover that they are easy to locate. Their name comes from the fact that they remind individuals of rag dolls due to several distinct characteristics. For example, they tend to go limp when they are picked up by a human, and they are extremely even-tempered and docile.

Individuals who prefer energetic or very active cats will likely not be pleased with this kind of kitten. However, those who prefer a calm, gentle feline that is good with both children and adults will find that Ragdolls are the ideal choice.

Felines of this type have not been around very long. They first came into being in nineteen sixty, when a cat owner bread her white person with the Burmese male. Another generation of Burmese was added to the mix, which ultimately created the Ragdoll. There was an association that one time that was devoted to this cat breed, but it is not in existence any longer. Over the past five years, however, the popularity of these kittens has increased considerably.

This cat breed is muscular and large, with generous hindquarters and a wide chest. When males reach maturity they can weigh as much as 20 pounds or more, and it is not uncommon for females to way 15 pounds. They do not mature as quickly as other breeds, and it takes approximately 3 years for them to reach full-grown status.

Such cats are also renowned for their bushy tails and mat resistant hair. The ruff of fur around their necks is both longer and thicker than that seen on most other cat breeds. Their coats are often compared to rabbit fur because of the exceptionally soft texture of their hair. They almost always have blue eyes which are oval-shaped and very large. Additionally, their profile is highlighted by a tilted nose, and large, rounded ears that sit forward on their heads.

These docile, low energy cats love interacting with humans and enjoy being where they can see everything that people are doing in the surrounding environment. Unlike most cat breeds, the Ragdoll typically does not mind being cradled on its backs. They are also renowned for their doglike characteristic of following their owners around.

Although most felines shy away from strangers and run and hide from people they do not know, Ragdolls will quickly place themselves in the role of greeter. They usually show instant interest in houseguests, and are quick to give affection to strangers. In addition, they get along well with youngsters and other animals in the house.

While three distinct color patterns are seen within the Ragdoll category, the only required breed standard is that such cats be "pointed". The body of the cat can be any color, as long as darker fur is featured on its face, tail, feet and ears. They are typically born one solid color and their dark points develop as they mature. Those shopping for Ragdoll kittens for sale Northern California will find that they have a variety of colors from which to choose. Ultimately, anyone who decides to adopt a kitten of this type will likely be very pleased with their choice.




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