The Ragdoll

El Ragdoll it is one of the most popular cat breeds. Its soft coat, its endearing gaze and its friendly character make it a perfect companion animal. An animal that, by the way, is very easy to care for, since it does not require special attention (beyond being able to have food, water and pampering rations every day, of course 🙂).

It is a very docile animal that, once it gains your confidence, will not want to separate from you for a moment, so if you are looking for a stuffed animal with which to spend unforgettable moments, the Ragdoll is for you.

Ragdoll history

All the Ragdoll cats that we know today have a common origin called (called, rather) Josephine. It is believed that Josephine was an Angora cat, but some people think that she was Persian, let's say "impure." What is known is that he lived in the 60s in California (United States). This poor cat was hit by a car, and some students were taking care of her at home, and of course, during that time she learned to live with humans. What was the surprise they got when they began to see that the cat's abdomen was growing. Indeed, I was pregnant, quite possibly from a sacred cat from Burma.

The kittens were born healthy and without problems, but bigger than you might expect Taking into account the size of the mother, and above all, which was the sure thing that most caught their attention, they were very affectionate and docile. Shortly after, a woman named Raggedy Ann Daddy Warbucks, amazed by the strange and incredible character of the little ones, decided that she was going to search for the perfect breed, raising with the offspring of Josephine and many other breeds chosen by her for breeding.

This is how the Ragdolls began to appear. And from there, they began to "invade" thousands and millions of homes. Will yours be one of them?

Ragdoll physical characteristics

Head

The Ragdoll's head is broad, with very expressive blue eyes.

Weight :

This is a cat that can weigh up to 9kg for males, and 6'8kg for females. It is thus large in size. Its growth rate is somewhat slower than that of other breeds, ending its physical development with three or four years of age.

Color

The colors of the coat can be various:

RED
Chocolate
Toasted
Crema

hues

The shades are as follows:

Bicolor: it has white legs and abdomen, and some patches of this color on the rest of the body.
mited: It has dark colored extremities, nose, and ears, but with a white stripe on its legs and chin.
Pointed: is very similar to mitted, but without the white stripe.
Lynx: similar to bicolor, but also has tabby markings.

From the time it is born until it is 3 years old, the color darkens until it is fully consolidated.

Hair

Very soft and silky. Some think it is like petting a rabbit. It must also be said that it does not require any special care, since it does not tangle.

Life expectancy

The Ragdoll can live 10-15 years if it is given adequate care, and if it is not allowed to go outside.

Ragdoll character

This beautiful animal will be the ideal companion for all those families, with or without children, who want to spend time with it. It is a feline that he likes to spend time with humans, enjoying that caressing and pampering. In addition, it must be said that it's very quiet and that he hardly meows (and when he does, very delicate meows are heard).

It is a cat very dependent, well, as dependent a feline can be 🙂, who will know how to give you affection just by looking into your eyes.

Ragdoll diseases

Ragdoll is very resistant to diseases, but it is true that it can affect several, which are:

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Urinary tract diseases
Polycystic kidney disease

How to care for a Ragdoll cat

The Ragdoll cat is, as we said, very easy to care for. In order for you to be happy, you will need that give him a good quality diet (either feed or natural food), that we take him to the vet whenever he needs it, and that we brush it once or twice a day to remove dead hair and thus prevent hairballs from forming.

But in addition to providing these basic care, it is very important that we dedicate time to it. Although it is a calm cat, you have to play with him daily so you don't get bored or frustrated. In pet stores we will find a wide variety of toys for felines, such as ropes, balls, toy mice, stuffed animals, laser pointers, etc. Choose those that you like the most, and have fun with your cat.

Buy Ragdoll cat

Would you like to live with one of these animals? To make the most successful purchase, here are a series of tips that will help you so that your furry future arrives home healthy, and with all the papers in order:

Buy from a hatchery

This is a very popular breed, so it won't be difficult for you to find a kennel. But to find the most suitable, you must check that the center facilities are clean, who animals are active and well cared for, and it is also extremely important that the manager answers all the questions you have no hurry.

The person who is dedicated to raising animals for subsequent sale, must know the breed that works and respect it, so she will never give you a puppy less than two months old. If he wants to give it to you, be suspicious.

Once the day comes, The puppy will be delivered to you with all the papers in order, including the pedigree.

Buy from an individual

You often come across ads for Ragdoll for sale from individuals. Okay, this is a way like any other to get your kitty, but you have to keep in mind that you will not be able to have the pedigree papers, and that you may not know the father of the little one.

As in the previous case, you cannot separate it before 2 months of age from its mother, and it is very important that I deliver it to you healthy, active. The cat should have typical puppy behavior (i.e., playful, rambunctious, curious), so if he is too calm, or if you suspect that he is in poor health, be suspicious.

Price of a Ragdoll cat

The price of the Ragdoll varies depending on where it is purchased. In the case of farm animals, their price is around 600-800 euros, while those of individuals can cost about 300-400 euros.