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Find information about the origin and qualities of Ragdoll cats. You will see the beautiful coloring of this kind and lovely animal plus learn about its care. Ragdoll cats are gentle, sociable, playful, soft-voiced and affectionate animals.
The often-quoted story about the origin of this breed is a genetic impossibility. Ragdoll cats were said to have come from a white Persian-style cat that was struck by a car while pregnant and broke her pelvis. The damage sustained resulted in her kittens being excessively limp when held and feeling no pain. Rumors that this animal can be thrown Ragdoll cats, which are named for their willingness to go limp in your arms, have an easy-going, docile temperament. If you have children, this is the pet for you because it is particularly good with children. Ragdoll cats get along well also with other pets. Some breeders claim this breed is so nonaggressive they won't even defend themselves when attacked. For great pet items go to the Kitty Cat Store Mitted Ragdoll cats have dark points that end where white mittens and boots begin. Bicolor Ragdoll cats have dark tails and ears, masked faces interrupted by an inverted "V" of white between the eyes. They have a white ruff, stomach, legs and feet. Colorpoint Ragdolls have dark extremities contrasting with lighter bodies and no white markings. The Ragdoll's coat does not achieve full color until it is about two years old.
If you would like to own a wonderful fluffy cat, but do not want to commit to daily grooming, here's your opportunity. Combing or brushing just once or twice a week is recommended, as this breed's coat is not prone to matting.
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around like a Ragdoll are untrue but have given rise to the breed's name. The exact background of the it is unknown. It seems to have arisen in California during the 1960's and likely to have been related to Berman.