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Important Facts About Ragdoll For Sale

By Steven Thomas


A ragdoll is one of the cat breeds that were developed later and is often considered a younger sibling to other breeds. It was first developed in the 1960s by a breeder named Ann Baker. The breeding was done in Riverside in the state of California. When breeding, Baker chose cats that had gentle, placid personalities and big size for breeding. She also favored cats with Himalayan pattern. This article presents basic information for anyone who wants to acquire a ragdoll for sale.

The name ragdoll was given by Baker because of the behavior the cat exhibited when it was picked up. It limped gently in the arms of anyone who picked it up. At the time Baker was developing the cat, other people were also conducting research in the same direction. The people that initially worked with Baker later split from her and formed a Ragdoll Fanciers Club International. The cat began to be registered by Cat Fanciers Association in 1993.

Hair on the coat of a ragdoll is medium in length and is laid back. The body is big in size and eyes are blue in color. They feature a pointed body, with the face, ears, legs, and tail having a darker color than the rest of the body. Females are smaller in size than their male counterparts. Females weight from 8 to 15 pounds while males are between 12-20 pounds in weight.

Ragdolls show more interest in human beings than other cat breeds. Usually, they greet their owners at the door when they come home. They tend to follow people around the home wherever they go. When they are called, they come running and when toys are thrown for them, they retrieve them.

Many people describe ragdolls as docile, but that does not imply that they are not an active breed. They are good companions and enjoy playing with children. They also learn fast, often mastering tricks and skills fast. Their good behavior makes living with them comparatively easier. They vocalize softly to a lower level only when necessary.

Ragdolls suffer from certain genetic diseases frequently. Examples of these genetic conditions include higher risk of calcium oxalate bladder stones, feline infectious peritonitis, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is genetic and is inherited by kittens from parents. Not all cats carry the gene that causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and those that carry it can be identified using a certain DNA-based test.

Caring for ragdolls should involve combing two times in a week. One should use a stainless steel comb when grooming. Grooming is necessary for removing dead hair, which often causes tangles. A rubber curry brush should then be used to smooth fur after combing. When grooming is done in a gentle manner, ragdolls usually enjoy the attention they receive.

Ragdolls are a perfect choice for a family pet, especially those with children. They enjoy playing with children and rarely extend their claws when playing. Males are particularly a good choice for families with children because of their large size. Adult supervision may be necessary when children play with these cats because they may torment them.




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