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Ragdoll Cats

Ragdoll Cats – An Introduction

July 29, 2009

Ragdoll cats are one of the most popular breeds of cat in the world. Ragdolls are big cats with medium to long haired coats and bright blue eyes. They have a light colored coat and dark Siamese like points on their faces, legs, ears, and tails. Male Ragdoll cats when neutered may weigh 20 pounds [...]

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Caring for a Ragdoll Cat

July 26, 2009

The Ragdoll cat is often referred to as the “little maintenance required cat.” This is somewhat true as Ragdoll cats are fairly self-sufficient; however, they still need to be cared for like any other cat. Ragdoll cats have a medium to long-hair coat. Caring for a big fluffy cat may seem like a lot of [...]

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Early Ragdoll Cats and Their Colors

July 23, 2009

What gives Ragdoll cats such an interesting background is their humble beginnings from the original female called Josephine and the kitten Daddy Warbucks. The cat Josephine was white with a medium to long-hair coat. One of her parents must have had a colored coat; the white Josephine got from her other parent masked her color. [...]

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Living with a Ragdoll Cat

July 21, 2009

What is it like to live with a Ragdoll cat on a daily basis? Ragdolls are large cats with medium to longhaired coats; this means you’ll have fur everywhere. Be prepared to have a good lint brush on hand. Ragdoll cats have a silky coat that for the most part does not become matted; however, [...]

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What is a Ragdoll Cat?

July 21, 2009

Ragdolls are a breed of medium to long-haired cats. They are best known for their placid and docile temperament and extremely affectionate natures. They are hands-down the most gentle and easy going breed of cat. Ragdolls are extremely non aggressive; they typically should not be left outside for long periods of time as many will [...]

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The Origin of the Ragdoll Breed

July 21, 2009

The origin of the Ragdoll breed of cat is controversial and full of myths. The history of this cat is often confusing and contradicting; some of the Ragdoll history is simply impossible. Some parts of this history are known for certain. The Ragdoll breed was created in California in the 1960s by Ann Baker. The [...]

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