The Ragdoll

 

Below is a brief description of the Ragdoll Breed.
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Disposition: The Ragdoll cat has a gentle disposition and the ability to relax its body like a child's Ragdoll, hence the name Ragdoll. This gentle cat is very mellow, yet it is also a very active cat that absolutely loves to play. To relax, they love to stretch out on their backs, legs spread wide apart and take a little nap. These cats love following you like a little shadow around the house. The Ragdoll generally loves being with people and gets along quite well with other animals and children, providing they are not overly aggressive toward the Ragdoll.


Appearance: The traditional Ragdoll is a pointed cat with blue eyes. They are born white, getting their point colors gradually in the first few weeks and then obtaining full color at about two years of age. Full maturity of size takes 3-4 years. Ragdolls are a large domestic cat with males usually weighing 14-18 pounds (sometimes 20) and the females 8-14 pounds.

Colors ...
Sealpoint: Dark brown to black points, light to medium body color.
Bluepoint: Medium to dark blue-gray points, light to medium blue-gray body color.

Patterns ...
Mitted: Feet are white and the cat should have a white chin. Some mitteds may have a white blaze between the eyes or on the nose.

Bi-Color: A white upside down V (/\) on the face and the chest. Stomach and front legs are white. Width of /\'s will vary.