Ragdoll

Ragdoll originated in the United States and is a hybrid pet cat. It is one of the biggest and heaviest cats in existence. The head is wedge-shaped, the eyes are big and round, the coat is rich, the limbs are long and fleshy, the tail is long, the body is soft, and the coat color is key color, glove color or two-color, etc. They are gentle, quiet, and friendly to people. Its beauty and elegance are very similar to the dog's Puppy cat, and it is also called "fairy cat" and "puppy cat". The special appearance and gentle personality are one of the greatest characteristics of a Ragdoll.

HISTORY

The ragdoll cat breed is relatively new. It was developed in California in the 1960s. A cat breeder named Ann Baker wanted to create a beautiful cat with a loving personality. She started by breeding a domestic long-haired, white cat of unknown origin named Josephine with several Burmese-like cats.
Though it took a few generations, Baker eventually produced the first cats she called ragdolls. These cats were appreciated for their non-matting fur, large size, and outgoing personalities.
The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) began registering ragdolls in 1993. Ragdolls are consistently one of the most popular cat breeds registered by the CFA.

CHARACTERISTICS

The big, beautiful ragdoll cat does not reach its full size, about 15 pounds on average, until about four years of age. With its easygoing personality and social temperament, the ragdoll is ready to be friends with just about anyone. Ragdoll cats are very kind to people, have zero aggression toward people, and are very loyal to their owners, so many people are willing to buy a puppet cat and raise it at home to accompany the elderly and children, especially children. It will quietly lie beside the sleeping children and watch over them.

It is characterized by a large and wedge-shaped head, flat top of the head, dark blue eyes, a round snout, a slight depression on the short nose, some "V"-shaped markings on the face, and a long coat on the neck. It belongs to the category of hairy cats. Ragdoll cat's hair is very long, and it feels very smooth and soft, especially when it walks gracefully. Its hair is not only a single color, but also matched with other colors, which is perfect. Its hair is fluffy and looks very textured.

APPEARANCES

Purebred ragdoll kittens are born solid white due to a genetic mutation. Their coats begin to develop colors and patterns around two months of age but don't fully develop their coloration for about two years.

A ragdoll's medium-length coat is silky-soft and often compared to rabbit fur. It is considered a "pointed breed," meaning its body is lighter colored than its points (face, ears, legs, and tail). Its fur is somewhat longer and thicker around its neck, giving the appearance of a mane. Their ears are relatively small and slightly rounded.

These large cats are not overly muscled; they are rather soft and quite flexible.

PROS

Beautiful : The Ragdoll cat is known as the "fairy cat" cat, it has fairy long hair, is extremely silky and slender, not only well-looking, and feels very wonderful, but the Ragdoll cat's face has grabbed the hearts of many people.
Especially well-behaved : Ragdoll cat is a particularly well-behaved cat, whether it is giving it a bath or nail cutting, it will cooperate, many Ragdoll cat pet owners have exclaimed as this cat has no temper, and whatever to do will cooperate!
Friendly and clingy : Ragdoll cats are artificially bred pet cats that are naturally highly loving and attached. If you have a Ragdoll cat, you will realize how clingy it is since it likes to remain with you when eating and sleeping.
Less exercise : In general, medium and large cats are difficult to manage if they get a lot of activity, but the Ragdoll cat does not require a lot of exercises; it only requires the owner to play with it at home with a teasing stick every day to maintain a healthy level of exercise.

CONS

Fragile stomach and intestines : Compared to other breeds of cats, the Ragdoll cat's very easy to soft stool diarrhea, and the Ragdoll cat wears large 'fur' pants, once the soft stool diarrhea problem, the whole fart will be covered with shit, clean up is particularly troublesome, so the Ragdoll cat, the home should always have probiotics.
Shed a lot of hair : A Ragdoll cat that thick long hair can be said to be a walking dandelion, walking to where the hair will fall off where. If want to reduce the Ragdoll cat hair problems, usually more to the Ragdoll cat combing hair, and in the diet can also feed it some cat food containing deep-sea fish oil, which can effectively reduce the problem of hair loss!