Ragdoll Personality
Ragdolls are extremely docile and love to be held and cuddled. They are usually relaxed in new surroundings and get on well with dogs and cats. Ragdolls are very affectionate and gentle making them an ideal pet for children.
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They have a quiet voice and are playful without being noisy or destructive. Ragdolls are a very laid back cat and become devoted to their owners.
Ragdolls are strictly an indoor cat, as they have no fight or preservation instincts, they will not defend themselves.
A Ragdoll will want to share everything you do. They love to be with you. They are more of a friend than a cat. All they require is lots of tender love and they will give you unconditional love in return.
Ragdoll Characteristics:
Ragdolls are born white and don't obtain their full colour until 2 years of age. Ragdolls don't reach maturity until at least 3 years of age. Neutered males weigh about 7-12 kilos and are a large muscular build. Spayed females weigh about 5.5 - 8 kilos and are slightly smaller. The Ragdoll's coat comes in two lengths, one is shorter, the other medium/long. Ragdolls are a very healthy breed with no known major health problems.
Ragdoll Colours and Patterns
Currently the main colours in the Ragdoll are Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Red and Cream. They also come in Tortie and Tabby (Lynx) Patterns. Chocolate and Lilac are a lot more difficult to acquire.
Bicolour - white inverted "V" in the facial mask, white legs, feet, ruff and stomach, point coloured ears and tail.
Colourpoint - facial mask, ears, feet, tail and nose. A colourpoint has no white. Mitted - White in front paws "gloves" and halfway up in back legs. Chin and chest are white and stomach has a white strip. Sometimes a mitted Ragdoll may also have a white blaze/snip on the nose.