Information On Ragdoll Kittens TICA Registered

By Kathleen Long Ragdoll is a breed of cat with specific identifying characteristics. Some of the most distinguishing characteristics of t...

By Kathleen Long


Ragdoll is a breed of cat with specific identifying characteristics. Some of the most distinguishing characteristics of this breed are colorpoint coat and blue eyes. The breed was developed by an American breeder in the 60s. The popularity of the breed has grown so that must it is possible to fine ragdoll kittens TICA registered quite easily.

Temperament-wise, breeders market this breed as floppy, calm, and docile. The high level of docility of the breed is often attributed to genetic mutation. These cats have been termed as pain resistant as a result of docility. British breeders have in effect started to breed away the docility trait terming it as not desirable.

Ragdolls are a lap cat breed that has a gentle nature and relaxed temperament, which makes them easy to handle. They are have a high level of intelligence and they show a lot of affection towards the owners. They are often described as puppy cats because of the way they behave. Usually, they appear calm and relaxed when held in the arms. They also like following people from one room to another in the house in the same way puppies do. They can be taught to retrieve toys.

Ragdolls are classified among the largest breeds of domesticated cats. They have sturdy bodies, large frames, and proportionate legs. When they are fully grown, the females weigh between 3.6 and 6.8 kilograms while the males range between 5.4 and 9.1 kilograms in weight. The weight difference makes males larger in size and stronger than their female counterparts.

The gene that causes point coloration this breed is also responsible for blue eyes. Cats with eyes that have an intense shade of the blue color are preferred more in cat shows. Guard hairs and a plush coat characterize the coat of the breed. As a result of absence of an undercoat, this breed is known to experience reduced matting and shedding.

Ragdolls exist in six main color shades. These color shades include cream, seal, dilutes of chocolate, chocolate, red, and lilac. Two more variations also exist, that is tortoiseshell and lynx. The coat is usually colored white in kittens, but it changes to cream when they attain the age of eight to ten weeks. At the age of 3 or 4, the color and coat are fully developed.

The breed comes in three main patterns, that is, colorpoint, bicolor, and mitted. In colorpoint coat pattern, one of the colors of the coat darkens at the extremities. Commonly, the darkening occurs at the paws, tail, nose, and ears. Mitted coat pattern is similar to colorpoint coat pattern only that the paws and abdomen are white in color.

Bicolor coat pattern incorporate some level of complexity. Some of the patterns that it is comprised of include white abdomen, white legs, inverted V letter on the face, and white-colored back in some cases. Lynx variation is made different because it comprises of all the three patterns, but include tabby markings. The same thing is true for tortoiseshell variation, but instead of tabby markings, there are mottled or parti-colored markings.




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