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*About The Breed*
Updated May 3,
2003
We will be adding history and more info shortly There is a mass amount of information available on
the Ragdoll Breed, and so we will try not to bog you down with too
much verbiage here. We will however guide you to some wonderful cat
sites, and registration associations at the end.
Our Perception
Here at Catillac Cats we simply feel the Ragdoll is to be what the Associations state they are to be and this is what we want others to know and experience. When you are looking for a "Purebred Pedigreed, Registered" pet, you can feel good knowing there are breed standards set that include personality, type, build, coat, eyes, head shape, colors and patterns. We feel best about ones that come from good old in-home raising and socializing where we personally feel the best health and personalities will develop.
Personality Profile
The Ragdoll is
extremely docile, is to possess a genial good nature and is irresistibly
huggable. They are to have an exceptionally gentle, well-balanced
temperament. Each does have it's own personality though. They are
not to display the independence and aloofness a lot of cats are
generally known for. They want to be where you are and will follow
you everywhere, and will either want to be near you or in your lap.
They are a personality cat, intelligent, playful and affectionate and
usually not loners at all. They develop their "flop" or "raging out" over time and depending on how they are
handled and treated. Some are more shy and some are more active, and
this is why caring breeders/catteries will try their best to see that you
get the "type" to fit you and/or your family. Most are very quiet in
the voice and meow very little and some will coo like a dove or chirp
to speak to you or other pets.
Building Regulations
The
Ragdoll is to be a large, long-bodied, handsome cat with a semi long,
silken coat and lovely, oval shaped blue eyes. Altered adult males
may reach 15-20 pounds and more, females will weigh about 5 pounds
less. Their undercoat if any, is not profuse as in some other
long-haired breeds, is not to mat and shedding is very, very little.
The Ragdoll is slow to mature taking 4 years and sometimes more to fully
mature in weight and size. Their color and pattern does not show
fully until roughly 2 years in age. They are to be long
lived!
Ragdoll Cats.org
at
is
a
General
resource of breeders, rescues, and clubs,
including
a
selection
of pictures of Ragdoll Cats and
informational links
Links
to Registry Associations and Ragdoll Clubs http://www.cfainc.org/ Cat
Fanciers Association
CFA
http://www.rfci.org/ Ragdoll Fancier Club International RFCI
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