About The Ragdoll Breed of Cats
The Ragdoll Cat Origins
The Ragdoll is a cat breed with a color point coat and blue eyes. Its morphology is large and muscular and its coat is silky soft and semi-longhair. Ragdolls were developed by American breeder Ann Baker in the 1960s. They are best known for their docile and placid temperament and affectionate nature.
Is a Ragdoll the cat for me?
If you’re considering adopting a Ragdoll, you’re probably intrigued by the beauty of this breed. They are an especially stunning breed of cat.
Many cat shoppers check out Pinterest and Instagram to admire the photos of the gorgeous long-haired cats and are completely taken by the Ragdoll breed.
Some folks have an ideal image in their mind of how their dream cat should look and act. They have ideal expectations of this beautiful breed of cat..
5 things you should know about Ragdolls
No. 1
Ragdolls Can Be Demanding Most of them crave attention. Perhaps more than the average cat. My Ragdolls crave my company and follow me around like puppy dogs. If you are away at work every day for long days, they may not be such a good choice of cat for you. I’ve heard of some people who have complained about their Raggie being overly demanding. This quality is part of the Ragdoll personality. Not each and every Ragdoll is demanding for attention and craves attention, but most are. It’s who they are. Having two Ragdolls, rather than one, will definitely help, should you be short on attention time for your kitty. However, then remember, your costs will double as well!.
5 things you should know about Ragdolls
No. 2.
Ragdoll Personality and Appearance – No Guarantees They’ll Flop and Be Gentle.
Yes, Ragdoll cats are much like dogs. Most are affectionate, playful, laid back and tons of fun. However, there are no guarantees they will mature into a cat that is a ‘text book’ Ragdoll. I get very upset when I read of someone looking to rehome their Ragdoll kitten, because it doesn’t live up to their expectations, re: not affectionate or too skittish. Many folks want a cat with the ideal appearance: large in size, big fluffy rough, gorgeous eyes, perfect silky coat and all. Same goes here. No guarantees. Buying from a quality, well researched breeder helps you beat the odds, but still no guarantee. I just don’t like seeing cats given up from what was to be their forever home, and put up for adoption because they have failed to be the ultimate Ragdoll. Don’t fall into this shameful trap. You must be willing to accept them as they are.
5 things you should know about Ragdolls
No. 3.
Outdoors vs Indoors? Probably NOT Outdoors.
I would not recommend a Ragdoll cat be an outdoor cat. They are a gorgeous cat and the odds of someone scooping up your baby, is pretty good. They are also quite docile and not aggressive so they would not do well if they got into trouble with another animal.
5 things you should know about Ragdolls
No. 4.
Ragdoll Cat Fur Can Stir Up Your Allergies
Be sure you can handle a Raggie in your household if you have allergies. Or if you don’t know if you’re allergic, find out BEFORE adopting one. They are known for being one of the least allergenic long haired cats. But again, no guarantees.
5 things you should know about Ragdolls
No. 5.
Well this is more just a list of things to think about.
There is no privacy for Ragdoll Cat owners. Ragdoll Cats follow you from room to room and they hate closed doors. If they encounter a closed door, they will scratch at it until you open it to let them in. Get use to going to the toilet with a cat by your side. They are a big breed of cat and can be quite heavy. this can cause problems when they refuse to move out of your way. You can't just push them out of the way, it takes muscle. They are stubborn and willful. If they decide they don't want to play, they won't. If they want a belly rub, they will not move from blocking your access until they get their belly rubbed.