About Our Cattery

The parents and all the kittens are raised at my home. They are introduced to kids and other house pets to get them comfortable at a young age. They are dewormed each week, and played with every day to ensure a friendly and affectionate kitten. :)

 

-About the Breed

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Wikipedia~ In the 1960s, a regular non-pedigreed white domestic longhaired cat named Josephine, who had produced several litters of typical cats, was injured in an accident involving a car and taken to a laboratory at the University of California. Josephine was of a Persian/Angora type, sired by several unknown male Birman or Burmese-like cats, one of which had the Siamese point coloration. After she recovered, her next litter produced exceptionally friendly kittens, which Baker claimed was a result of a secret government genetic experiment on Josephine(a claim rejected by genetics experts. When the subsequent litter produced more of the same, Mrs. Ann Baker (an established cat breeder) purchased several kittens from the owner, who lived behind her, and believing she had something special, set out to create what is now known as the Ragdoll. The breed was selectively bred over many years for desirable traits, such as large size, gentle demeanor, and a tendency to go limp when picked up, as well as the striking pointed coloration. Out of those early litters came Blackie, an all black Burmese-like male and Daddy Warbucks, a seal point with white feet. Daddy Warbucks sired the founding bi-color female Fugianna, and Blackie sired Buckwheat, a dark brown/black Burmese-like female. Both Fugianna and Buckwheat were daughters of Josephine. All Ragdolls are descended from Baker's cats through matings of Daddy Warbucks to Fugianna and Buckwheat. Baker, in an unusual move, spurned traditional cat breeding associations. She trademarked the name "Ragdoll," set up her own registry—International Ragdoll Cat Association (IRCA)—and enforced stringent standards on anyone who wanted to breed or sell cats under that name. The Ragdolls were also not allowed to be registered in other breed associations. In 1975, a group led by Denny Dayton broke rank with IRCA with the aim of gaining mainstream recognition for the Ragdoll. This group eventually developed the Ragdoll standard currently accepted by major cat registries. In 1994, a second group decided to leave the IRCA and form their own group due to increasingly strict breeding restrictions. This group later established the Ragamuffin breed. Because Baker owned the rights to the name "Ragdoll", no offshoot groups could call their cats Ragdolls until the trademark on "Ragdoll" was not renewed in 2005.

The defining characteristic of the original Ragdoll is its docile temperament and tendency to go limp when picked up, thought to be due to a genetic mutation or passed down from the Persian and Birman breed. This has led to the myth that Ragdolls are pain-resistant. Some breeders in Britain have tried to breed away from the limpness due to concerns that extreme docility "might not be in the best interests of the cat."

 

Still, they are generally considered gentle and laid back animals. The Ragdoll has a sturdy body with a large frame and proportionate legs. A full-grown female weighs 8-15 lbs while males are substantially larger, ranging from 12 to 20 lbs.[2] The genes for point coloration are also responsible for the blue eyes of the Ragdoll. More intense shades of blue are favored in the show ring. While the breed has a plush coat, they consist mainly of long guard hair and the lack of a dense undercoat results in, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association, "reduced shedding and matting".[6] Ragdolls come in 6 different colors - seal, chocolate, flame, and the corresponding "dilutes" blue, lilac, and cream.

 

- The Patterns & Colors

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There are three different patterns: * Pointed - One color darkening at the extremities (nose, ears, tail, and paws) * Mitted - Same as pointed, but with white paws and tummy. With or without a blaze (a white line on the face),

 

* Bicolor — White legs, white inverted 'V' on the face, white tummy and often white patches on the back. A lot of people haven't heard of the breed "Ragdoll" or some who do, don't know anything about the breed. Some people even think they are just some mix of Siamese. But... they are far from common, and very wonderful cats. What makes them different than all the other cat breeds?

 

- Other Characteristics Of The Breed

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1# They don't shed. They have only one coat in their fur, which allows little or no shedding. Unlike other medium to long hair cats. A lot of people buy Persians or other long hair breeds because they are so soft, and their fur is so beautiful. But...they shed very badly. I've owned a few Persians, and you touch them and a cloud of fur flies into the air and then into your nose.. But with Ragdolls, you get that, but without the shedding.

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2# They go limp when you hold them. Like cuddling your cats? Have kids that try and pick them up but get scratched? Ragdolls let you hold them anyway you like. They love hugs, being held on their backs, sides, anything you like. They are the calmest cats you will ever see.

 

3# Bringing them to the vet, town, or family house? For most cats, it's a nightmare to bring them in the car to the vet, much less on a leisure trip. Ragdolls enjoy rides. In fact, they follow you to the door and try to come with you every time you leave.

 

My cat gets in his carrier by the door when we are about to leave. =) You bring them, and they purr, let anyone they see pet them. You can hold them anyway you like, and even noises that range from carts at the grocery store, to cars passing by won't bother them or make them jump out of your arms when they hear it like most cats. trip to the vet? Ragdolls have a theory that they are pain-resistant. they barely react to a lot of pain (shots, microchips, etc.) They just lay there and watch it happen. They are so easy to care for!

 

-How do they react to other animals?

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4# Do you have trouble getting your cats to get along with other household animals? Ragdolls think everyone is a playmate! They are sweet and playful to other pets.

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5# Like puppies or want a pet that will hang out with you, and you can take to the park? Ragdolls are known to act like puppies! They follow you from room to room. Sit next to you, and sleep by you! If you're in a room, they are right there with you. like taking your pets to the park? I bring mine to the park, and he doesn't even need a lease. He just follows me around and plays beside me. (I wouldn't be too comfy without a lease, because kids might try and pick them up, or anything could happen. Just like a dog. So Lease would probably be a good idea in public.) They love a leisure trip, and being with their owners.

 

6# They are quiet. Their meows are soft and sweet. And they only say something when they need to.

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- Are They Pretty?

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7# Pretty cats? Ragdolls are known for their bright China Blue eyes. And beautiful coats. Their fur feels like a rabbit's fur, and the pattern and colors consist of points. They are darker around the ears, feet, face, and tails. Colors can range from creme, seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, and flame points. The rest of the body is lighter. Usually a cream or white. Some have a mix of both. So they make beautiful Cats!

 

- What Are Their Size?

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8# Cats are too small? Ragdolls range from 10-15 lbs for a female and 15-30 lbs for a male. So they are BIG cats.

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-All Ragdolls are pointed cats. They have color on their ears, faces, legs, and tail, with a lighter contrasting body color. That are usually white or cream. Colors~ * Seal ~ siamese print and color * Blue creme ~ blueish points with creme * Frost ~ light point colors * Chocolate ~ a bit lighter than seal at the points, or dark in the center of the point then fades to a lighter chocolate color. * Tortie ~ Torties can have a variety in colors. A mix of them at the points * Chocolate-Tortie Lynx * Lilic Creme ~ Lilac Points with Creme color in the body * Lilic Point * Red Creme Point ~ a light redish point with Creme in the body * Creme Point * Blue Lynx * Blue Point ~ Blueish points Patterns~ * Colorpoint ~ feet, face, ears, and tail have color * Mitted ~ along with the point colors there are white either along the belly, and/or paws, and/or face. * Bicolor ~ somewhat a mix of colors in the points * Van Pattern~ a white or color in the shape of a "V" on the middle of the face. Thinking of purchasing a Ragdoll? If you have been considering the purchase of a ragdoll cat or kitten,n you may have read about how unique they are as a cat breed. If you already own one you know of the loving companion that likes to follow you around the house and participate in your daily activities.

 

Not your ordinary cat. If you have owned a cat, you know how independent they can be. Everything is on 'their' terms, and at times it almost seems like they own the house. You see them when they want you to, and they like it that way.

 

-What makes the ragdoll special is the wonderful personality and character traits that it possesses. Routinely a ragdoll will follow you around and just enjoy watching what you are doing. They have an inquisitive and thoughtful personality that makes for a great companion. Some people compare the personality of a ragdoll to that of a dog, and this is an accurate depiction. It may be the 'man's best friend' of the cat world with its social behavior and love of attention.

 

- All In All

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I've had a few Ragdolls at this point, and they have been the best pet I've ever had! I didn't know much about the breed until I got the first male as a kitten. Now I can't stop telling people about them! They are like dream cats! My family got one of our kittens just because they just couldn't keep their hands off of our cat! Now my friends want one after seeing them. Now I'm just passing the word around, because I think more ppl should hear about this breed!