Kitten History: Ragdoll

This breed is renowned for its uncommonly gentle nature.

By Stacy Hackett

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Ragdoll © Helmi FlickWhat a sweet expression your blue-eyed Ragdoll kitten gives you! That look of wide-eyed innocence reflects the sweet, gentle personality that helped her breed earn its name.

The Ragdoll breed began in the 1960s, thanks to Josephine, a gentle longhaired cat with Siamese markings. Josephines owner, Ann Baker, recognized her cats beauty and sweet nature. She began breeding her to similar cats and created the type standard for todays Ragdoll.

The large, longhaired cats are known for their big blue eyes and pointed markings. The Ragdoll comes in four patterns and six colors. The Cat Fanciers Association currently recognizes two patterns for championship status: bicolors and vans. Mitted and pointed Ragdolls have registration status with CFA.

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HELEN    BOURNEMOUTH, GU

4/27/2012 5:01:17 AM

I HAVE A CHOCOLATE BI COLOR RAGDOLL. HIS NAME IS ASHKEY AND HE IS 13 YEARS OLD.

WE BOUGHT HIM WHEN HE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD IN 1999.

HE IS THE MOST LOVING CAT YOU WILL EVER FIND.
HE IS ALWAYS HERE FOR US AND GREETS US AT HE DOOR WHEN WE GET HOME.

Angie    Spokane, WA

12/30/2011 3:02:45 AM

Correction: I meant Blue Russian in both cases.

Angie    Spokane, WA

12/30/2011 2:45:22 AM

I know I may sound like and idiot, but do cat breeds need to mate with there same breed to come out with the same result. For example, I fostered 4 kittens from the Humaine Society from the time they were 10 days old (abandoned at the shelter with no mother). Of coarse I keep 3 and adopted one to friends, so much for being poor and unemployed hehehe. Anyway, they are about 9months now and I believe I have a Ragdoll 2 Blur Greys and a solid black long hair hair with a white spot on his chest. when reading about the ragdoll and Blue points they decribe them to a tee. So what gives? Is this possible?
Helplessly Curious

Melody    Pittsburgh pa, PA

11/24/2011 4:19:30 PM

This article is not accurate! Mitted and more have registration status with TICA, the more notable and respected organization.

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