Color
and pattern however, is not what is so special about a Ragdoll.
Ragdolls like to cuddle and snuggle. Like little puppies, they
will follow you around the house and want to be included in family
activities which is what makes them such excellent pets for
children, adults and the elderly. Once introduced they get along
well with other animals in the house... and they don't take long to
adapt to a new family. Ragdolls, for the most part are a quiet, gentle and
docile breed. However, each ragdoll will have it's own type of personality. Some
might be on
the quiet side and some more outgoing or vocal.
These cats are slow to mature and don't get to their
full weight until about three years. Neutered males can weigh
up to 20 pounds and spayed females can weigh up to 12 or over.
This breed of cat gets their name because when you hold them
in your arms, they will often go limp...hence the name - Ragdoll.
Many stories about the origin and development of the
Ragdoll breed exist. The most common belief and one that everyone
agrees upon is that a woman named Ann Baker in Riverside California
developed the breed from three feral cats. Ms. Baker noticed that a
feral cat named Josephine had some very special qualities and that
her litters had those same qualities. She obtained a kitten from
Josephine and began the breed in the 1960ïs.
The minks and solids were started right along with the traditionals
in Ann Bakers breeding programs.
Minks and
solids have aqua, green or yellow-orange eyes but are just as
stunningly beautiful as the traditional blue eyes and are very, very
rare to find. Some ragdoll breeders don't believe in breeding
solids and minks which is why they tend to be rare but I enjoy the
variety of color in these cats. The minks are exquisitely
beautiful. Their fur is soft like rabbit fur and they
have the same great personality and nature as the traditionals.
Solids as rare as minks if not more so and they can come in smoked grey,
orange tabby, black and white, black, creams, calico (tortie) and
various other colors that are stunning and sleek...and they come in
all the same different patterns, each with it's own unique look.
To see pictures of kittens that clients have sent in to me me of their kitties
click on the picture gallery!
I
can say from my own experience, when you meet your first Ragdoll,
you'll be smitten immediately, if not sooner!
Two seal point Traditionals
Zucchini a future breeder
A black and white bi-color male
Our flame pointed breeder, Venus
Our Flame Solid - Harvest Moon
Two seal point Traditionals
