Ragdoll cats
It has been known seen since time that man's favorite companion has always been a creature who has no less than four feet. Dog being the favorite in this regard the cat are the second most common animal kept as pet by human beings. In fact cats are mostly liked by women who often call these quite, lovable and wise creatures as their best friends. Cats are a canine mate that can be your pet and even friend at times. There are several breeds of cats known but most commonly the cats are differentiated as the domestic variety and the wild/hybrid ones. The domestic variety cats are usually kept as pets at home.
It has often been said that the time an individual spends with a cat playing or just watching is never wasted for just gazing at this mysterious creatures is enough to send a sense of strange feeling through the onlooker. One such variety that is a hybrid one is the Rag doll cat breed. Believed to be originated in 1965, they are known to be developed by a breeder from America who was Ann Baker. One of the favorite breed of cats in America these are known to have taken birth from a cat named Josephine who was a mix of the white Persian and Angora cat.
The kittens, which were born had a very gentle disposition and a loving nature and hung limply on the arm when picked up so they were deciphered as the Ragdoll cats. Prized for the non-matting coat that is long, the Ragdoll cat breed are uniquely known for their large-bony structure especially seen in the male cats.
The Ragdoll cats breed occur in many colors but presently the main ones are seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, cream and red, also are they available in the Tabby and Tortie pattern. Also, some breeds are found in bicolor, mitted and color point variety. A laid-back personality, the Ragdoll cats possess eyes that are blue in color and are a prominently unique trait.
Having big paws, the Ragdoll cat breed are usually strong and large cats weighing around 15-20 pounds for the males and not less than 10-15 lbs for females. Usually slower than other breeds in the maturation process, the Ragdoll cat breed acquires the full coat color not until they reach the age of two years. They reach their full size only when they have grown up to four years in age.
The long, thick coats they possess make it a necessity to use a steel comb regularly for brushing them so as to prevent the fur from tangling. Being very sociable, special care should be taken and the Ragdoll cat breeds should never be left alone and when the humans at the home need to go out for a couple of hours these Ragdoll cats should be usually left in the company of another kitten to ensure their safety completely.
Although a healthy breed of cat but like the others it needs care and affection to stay healthy. The one very unique nature of Ragdoll cat breed is that they are extremely docile and simply love to be cuddled and held closer to one's body. Usually not too disturbed by the new environment they get easily adjusted and get on well with other cats and even dogs already pets at their new home.
Strictly an indoor animal, the Ragdoll cat breed wishes to share with you everything you do and love to spend time with their owners. More of a companion or friend than just any pet, the Ragdoll cat require lots of love and affection, which they payback in the form of an unconditional love and their playful nature.
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