Comments on: Ragdoll Cat Breed Characteristics

By: KH

KH — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:53:59 +0000

We have what I’m starting to think is a ragdoll mix. He’s not
even 7 months old and is pushing 10 lbs. But he’s completely
black except for some silver (what the vet calls “smoke”)
under his tail. Which is so bushy it’s ridiculous! Oh, and
copper-colored rather than blue eyes. He was a stray–
was found at 6 months of age, 1.5 lbs, with two warbles
in his neck. So pathetic, but he’s *gourgeous* now.

By: Izek

Izek — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:01:41 +0000

I was looking to adopt a siamese cat. I have not had a cat before so I was not experienced with breeds, just knew what htey look like. I adopted an 8 month old cat wihch I thought to be a balanese (long haired siamese) and named her Ivy. Ivy follows me everywhere, wants whatever I eat, sleeps near me and is a good loyal friend. When I took her to a vet I discovered that Ivy is a ragdoll and after looking up the breed it made a lot of sense. I am glad that I got her and wouldnt trade her for any cat in the world, ragdolls are an adorable and loving breed.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:51:09 +0000

I have a ragdoll who is about 4 years old. We found him outside our house, living in the neighbors’ crawl space. He was cold and hungry and scared. We took him to the vet who verified that he was a rag doll and that he was about 6 months old. He seemed to get along with the other cats, except for the alpha female and she tolerates him. Everything has been fine until recently.

He has become very aggressive. He always was one to try to take food out of your mouth or will steal it from your plate. He will give you a small nip if he doesn’t think you are giving him enough attention. But lately he’s been picking on the other cats without mercy. Especially one, who outweighs him by several pounds. He picks on Simie so much, that Simie won’t be in the same room with him and will hide in the bedroom or run outside. We live beside a busy road, so this is not good.

Also Shtinky has started to pee in weird places. He had a small bladder infection last year but that has cleared up. But he was peeing in a cactus, (which is now dead) and he keeps peeing on the couch in the same spot even though we disinfect and clean it thoroughly after each time. He walked up defiantly and squatted on my sister’s bed not long ago and just started to go.

We don’t know what to do about either problem. But we are considering him giving him away to someone that doesn’t have any other cats. He is making the other cats and frankly us very miserable. He’s affectionate, likes to cuddle and loves to play. We would miss him, but we don’t know what to do with him.

By: Coinneach Fitzpatrick

Coinneach Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:48:33 +0000

I have a 2-year-old female seal-point mitted Raggie. Her official (TICA) name is Ragsink Charlotte, but that’s way too dignified for her silly self. I call her Charlie, Chuck, Chucklehead, Madame Charlotte von Floofenheimer… you get the idea. She’s a gorgeous, HUGE, adorable goofball and I love her to pieces.

By: Gale Sweeney

Gale Sweeney — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:34:51 +0000

My sister just gave my husband and me a kitten and he has all the characteristics of a Ragdoll, right down to his coat, coloring and personality. We’ve only had him for a day now and he is our little shadow (or my parrot as I like to say because he loves sitting on my shoulder, even when I’m standing). He doesn’t like to stray too far from either one of us for very long. I named him Ronan, which is Celtic for “little seal”. He has definitely won my husband over, we were originally looking for a solid white kitten to offset our 2 solid black cats, but, aww shucks, he’s close enough. Speaking of which, our oldest black cat “Artan” loves to play fetch, which we thought rather odd for a cat. Who knows, maybe he is a distant decendant of a ragdoll.

By: Chris Ware

Chris Ware — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:03:44 +0000

I just took what I thought was my “Himalayan” to the vet for spaying and shots. I was told she is a “Ragdoll”. Based on what I read now, it makes perfect sense. I rescued this cat from the woods after I found out about her original owner abandoning her. She was only there for a day and a half, but she’s mine now and in good hands. She is my first cat. I have always been a dog person, but this little girl is the sweetest little kittie I’ve ever seen and I’ve found a new interest and love. She is my best little friend for life!

By: Mary Gaynor

Mary Gaynor — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:46:34 +0000

Do ragdoll cats shed like most cats or do they have hair like fur?

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:35:27 +0000

I had a black ragdoll- a breeders reject being all black with color points only in the sunlight. He was my best friend for 17 years, being disabled and home most days, he was always beside me, on me, or when choatic for a while he hid from guests but always keeping me in his line of sight. He was extremely expressive through body launguage, vocal and ‘eye-talk’ almost like we had our secret codes. He either followed me room to room or beat me there. Extremely affectionate but not demanding about it- he knew when I needed space and was always respectful. I had to euthanize him 21 months ago due to mounting helath issues, along with my other baby- a 16 yr old mix, my little girl Chelsea. As much as I loved her, losing Shakespeare has been like losing a soul mate. This week I’ve taken in a friend’s cat for a while, and while she is a sweet affectionate tabby, as with most cats I come across, I find a Ragdoll to have so much more personality and presence. Anyone looking for a bit more than a pet- Ragdolls are more like a sidekick, they are a buddie for life.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:45:00 +0000

I have a Blue Mitted female kitten. She was born July 6th and her name is Isabeau.

By: Denise johnson

Denise johnson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:37:52 +0000

I have a Lilac Point mitted male ragdoll….Named Oodles (for short of —Oodles Doodles Mac Noodles) he acquired such a unusal name … because I told my Husband the next cat I was going to have get would cost him Oodles of money)…. .. he is very smart..he does play fetch, and great with our grandkids. so easy going…. and he is so beautifully marked… My husband is not a cat lover….. but this one has capture his heart… they truly make a great champion.

By: Melissa Keefer

Melissa Keefer — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:47:41 +0000

Can you tell me anythng about the traditional vs. non-traditional Ragdoll. Recently a breeder said that Mink and Solid Ragdolls are outcrossed. Is this true? I thought an outcross was breeding two different breeds. How can a mink Ragdoll be registered as a pedigree if this is true?

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:40:07 +0000

I had a cat that looked and acted just like this…only he was SOLID BLACK. (With a little white heart on his chest).
He was the dearest creature that ever put paws upon this earth.
Someone THREW HIM OUT at less than a year old during an 18inch snowstorm. He was loaded with tapeworms and had so many health issues, but had the most resilient, loving spirit you can imagine. He was with us for 17 years. Not a day goes by that I don’t tear up over his absence.
That cat was my best friend EVER. He was so incredibly SMART.
Would want to play, but was not pesty. He’d bother you, but if you gave him 5-10 minutes of undivided attention, he was content to just be in the same room with you, taking part in whatever you were doing.

I’ll miss him and love him as long as I breathe…and then some.

By: Cynthia Blue

Cynthia Blue — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:55:30 +0000

I would love to see a picture. I’m pretty sure we have a ragdoll mix cat.