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Ragdoll Cat Discussion Forums

by Rob on February 3, 2008

in Announcements

The Ragdoll Cats discussion forums are online and ready for your questions, stories, and pictures…

kitten-ragdoll.jpgYou’ll see a link on the top navigation bar that will take you to the main forum page where you can register.

In order to ask questions you’ll need to create a user account and password. Once you’ve verified your account you can post questions and take part in discussions.

There are several moderators available to answer your questions.

Register for the Ragdoll Cat Forums and join our community today!

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Ragdoll Cats Origins of the Breed

by Rob on February 3, 2008

in Quick Facts

All Ragdoll cats are descendants of Josephine, who is thought to have originally belonged to one of Ann Baker’s neighbors in California…

ragdoll.jpgJosephine was struck by an automobile some time before she had her first litter of kittens, which Ann Baker noticed were larger and friendlier than other kittens.

Ann Baker was known to tell tall tales regarding the Ragdoll cat’s origin, thought that the car accident had something to do with it.

Out of Josephine’s first litter, Ann Baker chose Buckwheat and registered her with the National Cat Fanciers Association (NCFA) in 1963. Daddy Warbucks, now considered the father of the Ragdoll breed, came from mating between Buckwheat and a pointed Birman male.

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Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat

June 29, 2007

Is it possible to discipline your Ragdoll cat?
Most Ragdoll owners experience some form of behavioral problem at one time or another. Many find it difficult to believe that disciplining Ragdoll cats is possible; however, despite a cat’s independent attitude towards life in general, it is possible to train your Ragdoll cat. Training your [...]

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Aftermath of the Pet Food Recall

June 21, 2007

My eight year Ragdoll Louie, whose face you see at the top of this page, has been eating Science Diet “Ocean Savory” soft cat food ever since he was a kitten. Lo and behold this food was part of the Menu Foods recall so we stopped feeding him it immediately. Louie has [...]

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Homemade Toys For Your Ragdoll Cat

February 13, 2007

Playing with your Ragdoll cat is a fun way to exercise and bond with your cat. Toys don’t have to cost a fortune and there are plenty of things around the house to keep your Ragdoll cat entertained and fit.
You may have seen your cat playing in a paper bag or a [...]

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Ragdoll Cat Proofing The Christmas Tree

December 13, 2006

Christmas trees and Ragdoll cats can be a recipe for disaster. There are things you can do to make sure your Christmas tree is Ragdoll cat friendly. First, make sure you are using the largest tree base possible. Choosing the widest tree base will help keep the tree from tipping over if [...]

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