Ragdoll Cats

Ann Baker, the first Ragdoll breeder, made many claims about her discovery – but what is true and what is not? Below are some unusual myths about our favorite breed of cat:

Ragdolls do not feel pain: Although we don’t advise proving this, anyone who has ever accidentally stepped on a Ragdoll’s tail knows this is not the case!

Ragdolls feel no fear: While they may be trusting and relaxed, and not as jittery as other cat breeds may be, they certainly aren’t stupid. They know when to be afraid!

Ragdolls are better for people with cat allergies: With no undercoats and with little hair to shed, this may seem to be the case. However, dander is what causes allergies – not hair – so Ragdolls are just as bad as any other breed in terms of causing allergy problems for their owners.

Ragdolls are genetically altered cats: Ann Baker herself made this claim, but think about it – was such technology around in the 1960s in Riverside, California?

Ragdolls lack normal cat instincts: Ragdolls are a little clumsy, and not very good at chasing mice and bugs, but they definitely have the same instincts as other types of cats.

Ragdolls have deformed bones/muscles: Their ability to relax their muscles when held gives the impression that they are somehow deformed or defective. It’s been proven (in universities, even) to be false.

Ragdolls are incapable of defending themselves: Ragdolls may be relaxed, but they do indeed have claws and will use them if necessary.

Ragdolls aren’t relaxed; they’re stupid animals: Not true. They are very quick learners.

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