Living with a Ragdoll Cat
Oct 5th, 2005 by Rob
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, elderly Ragdoll cats can develop knots under their front and back legs. Ragdoll cats should be groomed daily so they will be accustomed to the brush. A thorough grooming should be administered at least twice a week. Ragdoll coats are silky and soft; they tend to look the best during winter months. Coat lengths vary by cat; neutered cats typically have a longer, luxurious look to them.
Ragdoll cats are available in a variety of colors: blue, chocolate, lilac, seal, cream and even red. They have torte points, tabby Points and solid points. These points may come in the mitted, bicolor, and color point varieties. The chocolate and lilac varieties are rare and more difficult to purchase. Ragdolls are long cats. They like to flop down and roll over on their backs. They have long, bushy tails and strong bones; although care should be taken not to shut the long tail in a door. Ragdoll cats have big, bright eyes. Eye color varies from delicate blue to dark sapphire. Ragdolls express their feelings very well, you can almost always tell what they are feeling by the look on their faces. Ragdoll cats are famous for their easy-going temperaments. Ragdolls cats have a gentle, laid back temperament and are the ideal pet that is totally devoted to their owner. Ragdoll kittens are full of life and very inquisitive; care should be taken around the fireplace. (Louie singed all his whiskers off one winter) As they grow, Ragdoll cats become extremely loving and trusting cats that follow their people everywhere. They enjoy human company and do very well around children.
Ragdoll males can grow to be very large cats, some nearing 15 pounds. They have many puppy-dog like attributes that make them endearing. Ragdoll cats respond to their names and will come when they are called. They have a playful nature that comes out with their interactions with other cats and even dogs. What do prospective cat owners get when they purchase a Ragdoll cat? Ragdoll cats truly are the perfect pets. They have wonderful personalities and make excellent companions. Your Ragdoll cat will greet you at the door when you come home, and flop down in front of you for a tummy rub.
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We recently had to have our Ragdoll put down. He wasn’t even 3 years old. He had an enlarged heart and a bloodclot on his spine. The vet said this is quite common in the Persian breeds. We miss him terribly and our house seems empty without him.
Ragdolls are such a joy to live with!! Sadly,last year,we too had to put my daughters’ beloved Lynx Point Ragdoll, Martin down due to kidney failure. The vet told us this was quite common in Ragdolls themselves. I don’t know if this is true,but we miss Marty alot,and will never find another precious kitty like him. It is lonely with out him,he was such a wonderful cat. I love all cats in general,but Ragdolls are truly specail!