Introduction
People ask me why I keep and breed ragdoll cats. The answer is simple, they are an amazing animal that has captured my heart and overtaken my life. With their semi-long haired fur, their larger than normal size (female ragdolls reach between 10 and 15lbs, males reach between 15 and 20lbs), the tufts on their paws and their piecing blue eyes, who can resist them? They remain relaxed when picked up, are easy to train and will usually respond to their name when called. They are very trusting and should therefore be kept as a house cat to protect them from the dangers of being stolen or run over. Ragdoll cats love following you around and will often be sit by the front door awaiting your arrival home.They are very sociable animals and should not be left alone for long. Having the companionship of another cat is essential if you are out the house for long periods of time.
I only sell ragdoll kittens for pets. It is therefore important for you to consider that you will need to neuter him or her at approximately six months old. This will help prevent your cat becoming ill or restless and will allow them to grow to their full potential (size and colour).
Patterns & Colours
The ragdoll comes in three standard patterns.
1. The colourpoint:
Isabelle is a blue colourpoint. This means that her mask, ears, tail and paws are all slate grey, whilst the rest of her body is a creamy - blue - grey colour.
2. The mitted
Sigmund is a blue mitted. This means that his mask, ears and tail are all slate grey but that he has white mitts on his front paw (see photo). He also has white back legs.
Sigmund has what is called a blaze - a white marking on his nose, a desirable feature in ragdoll cats.
3. The Bi-Colour
Eponine is a blue bi-colour. This means that she has a white inverted 'v' on her face, white paws both back and front, a complete white tummy and a slate grey tail. Her back is slate grey with white patches.
Colours
Ragdolls come in four traditional colours: blue, seal, lilac and chocolate, although recently this has been expanded to include red, cream, tabby's and torties.