Ragdoll Cat
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Cat Facts:
Breed Type: Man-made
Body Type: Short and sturdy, on low legs.
Coat Type: Shorthair
Size: Large (3-4.5 kg or 6-10 lbs)
Temperament: It can relax all of its muscles and go completely limp. They are gentle and serene and attach strongly to their humans. Easy going and playful. Good with children and other pets. The ragdoll is an indoor cat.
Colors: Bi color, Mitted, Color point, Lynx point and Tortie point. Seal, Blue (dilute of seal), Chocolate, Lilac (dilute of chocolate), Red and Cream (cream a dilute of red).
Origins:
Ragdolls originated from California USA in the 1960s by cat breeder Ann Baker. There are several wild stories about how this breed came about but it is likely this breed was bred over many years to establish its desirable traits such as large size, docility and the ability to go limp in a persons arms (hence the ‘Ragdoll’ name).
The Ragdoll became a recognized breed in 1965 and are accepted today in all associations for registration.
Breed Pros and Cons
Pros
- They are good house or apartment cats
- Requires little or no routine grooming
- Docile and affectionate
- Has non-matting fur
Cons
- Due to its non-fighting instinct they should never be left outside unattended
June 20, 2006 @ 8:08 pm
joanne said,
This is my favorite cat!
June 20, 2006 @ 11:38 pm
El Kabong said,
Awww I want one!
May 18, 2007 @ 8:11 am
Michelle said,
The cat pictured above has green eyes. All Ragdoll cats have blue eyes. The description of the coat states they are short haired - in fact they are semi-long to medium. Their potential weight is much higher than that stated above. My non-neutered males weigh an average of 15lbs, and my adult neutered male is 18lbs, and they can grow bigger. I currently have a neutered kitten of 4.5 months who is already almost 7lbs! The weight above is more accurate for females, which are comparitively smaller.
June 14, 2007 @ 8:00 pm
catlover15 said,
ragdoll cat! what a cool name
June 17, 2007 @ 3:40 pm
AKdude said,
We rescued a 1year old, she has been the most unique cat i have ever seen. Great with my 4 year old daughter and full of love. People often are amazed at her ability to go completly limp on the floor and look like a “cat skin rug”. We are very pleased with her.
September 7, 2007 @ 5:37 am
Lee Ann said,
I have a male ragdoll that is just shy of one year old and weighs 20 lbs! I cannot believe he still has roughly 2 1/2 years to mature and reach his adult weight!
December 18, 2007 @ 9:06 am
Steph said,
I would love to have a adorable gentle cat like this!
May 23, 2008 @ 12:46 pm
Cat Mom said,
A few errors in the description about Ragdolls that have not been mentioned in the comments:
1. Ragdoll fur can and does mat just like any other medium to long-haired cat. Brushing my Ragdoll kitty once a week keeps her mat free 99% of the time.
2. They do require some grooming. Brush that Ragdoll ar least once a week.
June 21, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
myamy said,
I think I may have more love for my two ragdolls than for my husband!!!! ;}
September 22, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
ruth said,
They are quite dog like and follow ou everywhere!!!!1
One of my boys jumped in the neighbours garden and didn’t knw how to get back and cried like a baby. Never leave them n attended and have a secure garden!!!!!!!!!
Also their fur gets everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!