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Ragdolls are a long standing favorite among cat lovers. The breed originated from a non- pedigreed white angora female named Josephine who shared her favors with a seal mitted male and a black cat.
The main draw of ragdolls is their wonderful docile personality and the way they go limp when you hold them, which makes them perfect to cuddle with when you're reading. The 'I'm big boned not fat' cliche applies to ragdolls. These cats are big. Some get up to thirty-five pounds. They take four years to reach physical maturity. They are very laid back and gentle. A good kitty for families with children in the house.
Their coat is medium length and has a rabbit-like texture that doesn't require a lot of attention.You can run a damp cloth across it to pick up any shedding. Brushing or combing once a week with a steel comb is recommended, with special attention to their leg pits.They have the Siamese point markings--unless they are mitted or bi point--along with beautiful blue eyes.
These cats have few health issues.
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10 comments:
a 35pound Ragdoll???? Wow, I'm impressed (or would be - literally! - if a critter THAT size decided to "ragdoll" on my chest!!)
Unfortunately there's a strict "No Pets" rule in the apartment block where I live (though I believe there are a few 'cheats' who have fish in tanks!).
Still miss my Norwegian Woods Cat - possibly slightly larger than the aforementioned Ragdoll? Certainly not smaller...!
An official breed, result of an unplanned lynx/domestic shorthair "dalliance", loyal and COMPLETELY without fear - I once witnessed mine chase off a fox which was trying to raid the dustbins in the back garden. Old Rufus was bleeding from several deep wounds before he escaped over the fence!
IF my name comes out of the hat,please give the toy mice to someone who is allowed to share their domicile with a cat!
I saw this and knew I had to comment. I love cats. The Ragdolls are beautiful. I didn't know much about them before I read your post. Right now I'm owned by a large black cat named Killer. She weights 15 pounds and likes to say that she's large-boned, not fat. She's a diva and a sweetheart. Her picture is my avatar. She'd love to have some new toys.
Hi Paul, Good Sunday to you. I'm going to have to research the Norwegian Woods Cat. They sound fascinating. I believe the normal weight on Rags are 15-20 for the males. The 35# are at the extreme end of the specter. Your cat must have been a whopper:)
Hi Cara, Hope your Sunday is going well. I love Killer's Avatar. Her 'large bones' are beautiful:)
They sounds like a marvelous kitty, I've never seen one.
I love your column Sandra. You know what problems I've had with my Maine Coon cat, I have to say she has calmed down. She's real lover when she, get the SHE, wants to be :)
I just wished she'd get back to catching voles and stop with the snakes lol.
Hey Jewel, Yup your little Missy has a mind of her own doesn't she? Snakes huh? I hope she's not bringing them to you while they're still alive.....
Oh how sweet! Love this cat!
Hi Ms. Julia. They are a lovely animal and have wonderful temperaments. How you be?
Every day is cat day at my house! I love them all. These are gorgeous!
I always thought I was a dog person until I took in a baby cat one time and I have to say that cat was the best thing and the most fun I had with an animal. I had him for five years until he got cancer. When it was time to get another animal I went straight to the kitties.
Hi Ruth, How are you? Thanks for stopping by. Your babies are lucky to have you.
Aww, Teresa, that's a great story. Thanks for sharing and thanks for taking care of the baby kitty.
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