The Ragdoll is a large sized cat breed. Males average between 15-20 pounds.Females are smaller and weigh 10-15 pounds on average. Ragdolls are slow maturing cats; reaching full coat color at two years of age and full size and weight at four years.
The Ragdoll cats are typically a very gentle and relaxed temperament breed. When socialized from birth they are attentive and affectionate members of the family that enjoy human companionship. Ragdoll cats remain playful throughout their lives, adjust well to children and pets and are sometimes called "puppy-cats" because they like to follow their owners from room to room and meet them at the door. Ragdoll cats are demurely vocal, careful with their claws and teeth when in play, plus forgiving of accidental mistreatment. Because of their non-defensive nature, a Ragdoll should never be allowed outdoors unattended.
Ragdolls come in 6 different colors - seal, chocolate, flame, and "dilutes" blue, lilac and cream. There are three different patterns: Pointed (nose, ears, tail and paws in the specific colors & no white), Mitted - white paws, chin and tummy, with or without a blaze (a white line on the face), and Bicolor—white legs, white inverted 'V' on the face, white tummy and often white patches on the back. Variations include a three-color "tortie-point" (mottled seal or blue with red present) and lynx (striped pattern on tail, face and points) which can be found in all 3 patterns.
Ragdoll cats are one of the least aggressive and calmest breeds of domestic cat, they have a warm, affectionate disposition. Your Ragdoll cat may greet your visitors at the door and follow them around your home like a puppy; in fact the breed has many dog like traits, such as fetching toys and loyalty to their owners.
Ragdoll cats get their name from their tendency to go limp when picked up or held. Ragdolls have a sturdy, imposing frame with soft, medium length fur in different shades of brown and gray. Ragdoll cats are very affectionate and friendly. They easly take to new people and co-exist with other animals, including dogs and children.
Ragdoll cats have short legs, semi-longhair coats with Siamese like markings. They have soft, rabbit like fur with the look of a Persian without all of the shedding and matting. They have medium sized, muscular frames with a broad, flat topped head and medium sized ears pointed frontward. Ragdoll cats have deep blue oblique eyes and bushy tapered tails.
At birth all Ragdoll kittens are white and develop their colors by the age of 10 days; however, they may not show full colors for two or three years. Ragdoll cats come in four colors with three color patterns. Colors are designated by combining coat color and pattern…for example “Seal Colorpoint” or “Chocolate Bicolor.” Here are the basic Ragdoll colors and patterns.
Colorpoint ragdoll cats are darker at the points compared to the rest of the body. The point color is usually the same as the paw pads and nose leather. They have no white markings although some pale-haired Ragdolls may appear white.
Mitted Ragdoll cats also have dark points but also have white fur on the paws, rear legs, chin, ruff and stomach. The paw markings are called “mitts,” while the rear legs are called “boots.”
Bi-color Ragdoll cats have an inverted V-shaped marking between the eyes which expands over the muzzle. The cat is also dark at the points with a saddle-like strip on the back and white fur on the rest of the body. The paw pads and nose leather are usually pink.
The Ragdoll breed is great for families and the elderly.
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