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This quiet, gentle and easy-going cat originated in the United States of America and as the name suggests, is an extremely laid back animal that just loves to flop in your arms like a rag doll.
It is a long, muscular, broad-chested cat with solid-boned legs, a big skull with rounded cheeks and big blue, oval eyes behind a very sweet face that often appears to have a surprised expression.It's beautiful medium length coat is non-matting and it has a soft texture similar to rabbit fur. It has a thick bushy tail, a ruff around its neck and longer hair (britches) on the hindquarters.Ragdolls are among the prettiest of the cat breeds with distinctive markings known as 'colourpoint', 'mitted' or 'bi-colour' and comes in the following colours - seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, cream and tortoiseshell. It is also possible to get any of these colours in the lynx (tabby) markings.
Colourpoints have darker colour on ears, face, legs, feet and tail. The body colour is usually lighter in contrast.Mitted are the same as colourpoints except they have white paws, chin and chest. The front paws have little white mittens while the back legs have longer mittens which extend up the leg to the hock giving the appearance of little white boots.Bi-colour cats usually have a darker face, ears and tail, however the bi-colour face has a white inverted "V". The body colour is lighter in contrast. Their chin, chest, legs and under-belly are also white.Ragdolls are intelligent and like to please their owners. The Ragdoll is a very people oriented breed and they often follow owners like a puppy. They are placid but love to play with toys and be involved in the day to day life of the household. Ragdolls are very gentle by nature and lack the instinct to defend themselves so it is essential that they be kept as indoor pets.
If you are looking to own a relaxed yet playful, affectionate and loving cat, then the Ragdoll is the breed for you.
