Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Things To Know Before Visiting Breeders Ragdoll Cats

By Joyce King


Right as of this moment you are in the market for a new feline companion, and are currently involved in an active search. You may have had a mind to visiting some breeders ragdoll cats in the vicinity and picking yourself up a ragdoll kitten. Before you do make a visit and a purchase, do get to know more about this breed by reading on further in this article.

A popular girls toy of the 19th century is what gives this cat its name. Like the toy, it is bones and very limp and this is when people will pick it up or carry it around. A quite interesting fact as regards this breed is that it is also a breed that will exhibit only one eye color, and this color being blue and only blue.

In the feline world, most if not all will agree that it is probably the most docile of all cat breeds. Given such a reputation, then it is fairly safe to assume that it is a breed that will most likely never win any fight at all with any other animal. Due to this, it is a very good idea to keep it indoors a majority of the time. Such a practice ensures it avoids confrontation from other cats such as strays and even wild animals which can do it harm.

Owners, or even potential owners, should always foresee a general disadvantage caused by its overall docility, as it affects its security. It is always possible that anyone can just come by and pick your ragdoll up, and it will not put up much of a struggle or even fuss. Thus it can be stolen easily and this is all the more reason to keep it inside as well as under lock and key.

This breed however will also owe its popularity to its docility and overall friendly nature also. It is a cat that paws, rather than claws at things it likes to play with or shows an interest in. It is thus very safe to keep around small children so you will not expect any scratching injuries. It goes without saying that this cat will not be a candidate for declawing.

Grooming it will not be a problem whatsoever. This is because it loves water a lot and likes to be around it. Thus it will not make much of a fuss at bath time. It will also need a lot of regular hair brushing as the fur is prone to mats and tangles. Regular brushing will also help in distributing essential oils secreted by the skin that is necessary for fur health and maintenance.

This cat also acts more like a dog than a cat. It will never be aloof or snooty with anyone, and will follow its owner wherever he or she goes and want to involve itself in any activity. This kind of behavior will be a pleasant welcome surprise for many.

And so this article has covered some important tidbits of information regarding this specific breed of cat that you may find useful. Apart from the items discussed here, it is also a good idea to research for more information on the internet, especially on diet and maintenance, so that you can be more prepared for taking care of it. It is good to remember that it takes a lot of responsibility and commitment becoming a pet owner.




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