Ragdoll Cats

Your Guide to Owning a Ragdoll Cat

August 24, 2009

Surprisingly, not many books have specifically been written about Ragdoll ownership. While Gary Strobel and Susan Nelson wrote this guide (now in paperback) back in 1997, it still serves as a terrific mini-manual for those people planning to bring a Ragdoll cat into their family in the near future. While the book may be criticized [...]

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Ragdoll Truth is Stranger than Fiction

August 21, 2009

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 [...]

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How to Show Your Ragdoll Cat

August 18, 2009
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Do you think your ragdoll is worthy of a first-place ribbon at a cat show? Many owners are intimidated by the thought of their first show, and most are apprehensive about doing the wrong thing or making a mistake. Taking a chance is the best thing to do, and getting your feet wet sooner than [...]

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The Moscow Cats Theatre

August 15, 2009

Anyone with a Ragdoll cat can tell you how hard it is to get them to do pretty much anything. However, don’t tell this to Yuri Kuklachev, proprietor of the famous Moscow Cat Theatre. Yuri was on CBS’s Early Show wearing a clown costume along with Marusa, a cat doing handstands on the palm of [...]

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Is a Ragdoll the Right Cat for You?

August 12, 2009

If you’re looking for a large floppy and somewhat clumsy cat that is not aggressive, loves to socialize with people, and is extremely placid, a Ragdoll is the cat breed for you. While they don’t make good mousers or buggers (these activities seem to be below them), they’re terrific cats. Also, if you like long [...]

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