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So, What Is A Ragdoll?

Ragdolls have large oval BLUE EYES and they breed true or pure, which means that their qualities continue to appear generation after generation and it has never been necessary to reintroduce any other breeds to maintain the standards. However, outcrosses have occurred and as a result non-traditional colors and patterns such as torties, lynxes, flames, etc. result.

Ragdolls have exceptionally well-balanced temperaments. They have a "need" for human contact and company and are content to be anywhere you are. Known for their intelligence and affection, they easily adapt to other animals, and people. They are very docile, yet they love to play and they always want to be a part of what is going on, especially if you are involved. You can teach them to walk on a leash, ride in a car, fetch toys, etc. In fact, learning tricks is enjoyable for them and before you know it they will be giving you kisses, shaking your hand, or giving you a “high five” on command.

Adult males average about 18 lbs. and females about 13 lbs. However either sex may exceed the average due to genetics, diet, neutering, etc. Breeding Ragdolls usually do not always reach the heavier weights due to their being used as breeders before full maturity. Full maturity of color is reached at about 2 years of age and full weight and size is reached at about 4 years. For a list of the Ragdoll standards you may wish to go to the TICA page, http://www.tica.org/binary/pdf/publications/standards/rdstd.pdf as a reference.

A good trivia question is, “What cat holds the Guinness Book of Pet Records as the largest of the domestic cats”? Answer is the RAGDOLL (capitalize).

Ragdolls’ hair is semi-long, to long and very silky. It is also non-matting and its potential to shed is very low. Neck ruff is luxurious and the full-plumed tail wags with delight when seeing their family or getting a special treat. Their large size along with the tufts of hair in their ears and between their toes, give Ragdolls the overall impression of great power combined with elegance. Many people are attracted to them and will come to your house just to visit your Ragdoll kitty. Before long, just like potato chips, one Ragdoll is usually not enough and you will want another!

Kittens are born snow-white but by the first week, they begin to get color and patterns. It is very exciting to watch this transformation. Ragdolls mature slowly and they continue to grow and their coats will darken until about the age of three years.

This breed has taken over the hearts and homes of many people. Ragdolls are captivating and are sweeping the world. Breeders are having trouble keeping up with the demand. So, if you are considering the purchase of one, please buy from a licensed breeder. There are many people who claim to have Ragdoll kittens, but these kittens may be mixed with other breeds of cats, including the outdoor alley or garden variety. Be wary of anybody who is not a certified member of the Ragdoll organizations and cannot provide litter registrations, or pedigrees for the kittens they are trying to sell. If you buy one like this, the chances are that you will not get what you are expecting and it will not have the true Ragdoll characteristics.

Just remember, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”.

Make sure you get a true Ragdoll!

Standards, The RFCI currently recognizes 6 colors and 5 patterns in the Ragdoll:
(Note: recognition of colors & patterns may vary between registering Associations)

5 Patterns or “Markings”

Colorpoint: Will have a colored mask on the face, nose, ears, paws, with colored paw pads and tail with a lighter contrasting body.

Mitted: Will have point color on the face, nose, ears and tail, However, they will have white mitts on the front paws and white boots on the back legs. Their chin, neck ruff and stomach will also be white.

Bicolor: Will have a point color mask but is broken up by a white inverted V. The muzzle will be white with a pink nose. The neck ruff, front legs, chest, stomach and back legs will be white with the paw pads pink. They will also have a saddle of color, and when viewed from a distance, they may look like “Zorro” as they appear to be wearing a mask and a cape.

Lynx Point: Will be all of the above patterns, but will have delicate tabby markings as well. Around the eyes there is an appearance of wearing white eyeliner. Plus, the inside outer edge of the ear will be white, with white tufts of ear hair. Some people think that n lynx kittens give the appearance of diminutive lions.

Tortie Point: These cats are called “Torties” and they can be any of the above patterns. However, their basic color will be a mixture involving Cream or Red tones. Patches of color can cause one side of their face to vary from the other side of their face. Or they can have splashes of color as if a paintbrush had flicked color all over them.

COLORS

Colors accepted in this breed are the SEAL, BLUE, CHOCOLATE, LILAC, RED and CREAM. In recent years traditional color and pattern range has steadily widened. There are many other colors, but not all of them are standardized or accepted by the major national registries.

Seal Point: Body color may vary from fawn to warm brown. Nose leather and footpads are dark brown.

Blue Point: A Blue Grey with blue nose leather and paw pads. Body color can be ivory to a bluish white.

Chocolate Point: Point color looks like milk chocolate, nose leather will be dark rose color, and paw pads will be a fleshy pink. Body color is ivory.

Lilac Point: Point color will have a bluish Lilac tone, nose leather will have a lilac tinge, and paw pads will be a coral color. Body will have a milky white color.

Red Point: Point color will be very dark reddish orange. Nose leather and paw pads will be pink. Body color will have a deep rich creamy color

Cream Point: Point color will be a dark creamy color Nose leather and paw pads will be pink, Body will be a light creamy color.

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