| Ancestry: The Ragdoll Cat was first bread in the | | | | female being a little smaller. Coat: This is a |
| 1960's by an American breeder named Ann | | | | semi-longhaired cat with rabbit like fur, which |
| Baker. She selectively bred a Persian/angora with | | | | requires minimal grooming on a weekly basis to |
| Burmese like cats with Siamese markings and | | | | keep in top condition. The hair should be combed |
| their offspring resulted in the Ragdoll cat, a cat | | | | and any knots or tangles removed, particularly |
| with an endearing temperament. Limp: The name | | | | behind the ears. Colour: The cat comes in four |
| "Ragdoll" came from the fact that they go | | | | recognised colours, chocolate, lilac, blue and seal |
| completely limp and relaxed when picked up and | | | | although breeders have extended this range now |
| held. Pain: It has been said that the Ragdoll is | | | | to tortie points, tabby points and more which |
| impervious to pain but this simply is not true, it is | | | | may be transposed over each of three patterns |
| just a myth. Indoor: The Ragdoll is strictly an | | | | of Bicolour, Mitted or Colourpointed. Maturity: |
| indoor cat that is not aggressive and cannot | | | | Ragdolls are slow to mature, taking three to four |
| defend itself. It has a very easy going laid back | | | | years to reach full maturity and the desired coat |
| temperament and is perfectly happy as a house | | | | qualities and definition. Play: Want a cat that |
| pet. Loving Nature: This is a large, loving, calm | | | | greets you at the door like a dog, then this is the |
| people cat, always considerate and gentle, | | | | one! They have dog like characteristics and will |
| particularly with children. It makes an ideal pet and | | | | fetch toys and even beg. They love being around |
| gets along with other felines and dogs too. Size: | | | | people and will follow their owners around the |
| As said above this is a large cat! It is a big boned | | | | home, getting into everything you do and |
| and heavy set cat and when mature, the male | | | | generally being a little mischievous. |
| can weigh in at 20 pounds or more with the | | | | |