The Sweetheart of the Cat World - The Amazing Ragdoll

By Ryan Coisson

Little Girl - my Ragdoll

If you have been seriously thinking about adding a new kitten to your household, the type of cat you choose matters! Like dogs, cat breeds differ in their size, disposition, and temperament and some cats simply make better pets than others. Here’s a little bit of info about the Ragdoll, widely considered as the sweetheart of the cat world.

It’s hard to imagine more “perfect” cats than Ragdolls. They come in all kinds of colors to satisfy anyone’s preferences; they are fluffy and beautiful, almost without exception; best of all, they are considered to be the friendliest and most cuddly type of feline.

What Do They Look Like?

In a word: big. Ragdolls are famous for their size, with females averaging 10-15 pounds and males ranging from 12 to a whopping 20 pounds. A Ragdoll’s coat is always long, but it doesn’t require the high maintenance of a Persian’s fur. Their markings are much like a Siamese, with shots of colors on the muzzle, tips of ears and tail, and paws. Their marking patterns may be bi-color, van, mitted, and pointed; their colors can be seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, with points in solid, lynx, or tortoise shell. They almost all have one other feature in common: beautiful blue eyes. There are exceptions to this rule, but they are few and far between.

What About Their Disposition?

They are called Ragdolls because they are so fluffy and tend to go limp when you pick them up. They are sweet and friendly and, unlike many cats, seem to actually enjoy their owner’s company! Because of this amazing disposition, Ragdolls are considered ideal family pets since they enjoy children. Enthusiastic owners report that they often act more like dogs than cats!

If you are interested in Ragdolls, make sure to only adopt one from a reputable cattery where kittens are treated like the sweethearts that they are.