The Ragdoll is a breed of cat with a distinct colorpoint coat and blue eyes. Its morphology is large and weighty, and it has a semi-long and silky soft coat. American breeder Ann Baker developed Ragdolls in the 1960s.
They are best known for their docile, placid temperament and affectionate nature.
The name ‘Ragdoll’ is derived from the tendency of individuals from the original breeding stock to go limp and relaxed when picked up.The breed is particularly popular in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
Ragdolls are often known as “dog-like cats” or “puppy-like cats”, due to their tendency to follow people around, their receptiveness to handling, and their relative lack of aggressiveness towards other pets.
Ragdolls are distinguishable by the upside-down V-shaped markings on their foreheads, large round blue eyes, soft, thick coats, thick limbs, long tails, and soft bodies. Their color rings are commonly tricolor or bicolor
Facts
Ragdoll is relatively new breed of cat created in California in 1963.
Ragdoll was created by mixing longhair Persian/Angora cat with Birman and Burmese-like cats.
Ragdoll can reach 15 to 20 pounds of weight.
They are called ragdolls because they are floppy.
Ragdoll coat that can be lilac, red, blue, chocolate, seal or cream-colored.
Ragdolls coat that can be four patterns.
Ragdoll sheds very little.
Ragdoll should be brushed two times per week.
Ragdoll gives birth to 5 kittens on the average).
Traditional ragdoll cats always have blue eyes.
Some ragdoll blue eyes range from light blue to icy blue to a dark navy blue color.
Ragdoll kittens are born with white fur and blue eyes.
Ragdoll can suffer from urinary tract and cardiac disorders.
Ragdoll has an average lifespan of around 10 years.
Ragdoll is very intelligent and inquisitive by nature.
The Ragdoll is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds.
