Ragdoll
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Origin
United States
Height
9"-11"
Adult Weight
10-20 pounds
Life Span
12-15 years
TEMPERAMENT
Sweet, easygoing, gentle, relaxed
OTHER NAMES
Gentle giant
Group
Large-sized long-haired
Price
$1200 - $2300
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The Ragdoll cat is of medium to large size, with no extreme features. The body is broad, solid, long, and full, with a muscular feel. A moderate stomach pad may be present on the lower abdomen.
Head
The head is proportionately large with a broad, modified wedge shape that forms an equilateral triangle from the outside of the ears’ bases to the end of the muzzle. The muzzle is gently rounded, and males might display jowls.
Eyes
The eyes are large, with an oval shape. All purebred Ragdoll cats should have blue eyes.
Ears
The ears are medium sized, with wide bases and rounded tips. Ample furnishings may be present.
Legs & Paws
The legs are of moderate length and heavily boned. The front legs often display shorter fur, while the hind legs show longer, feathery britches.
Tail
The Ragdoll cat’s tail is long and full, with an attractive plume.
Coat
A Ragdoll cat’s coat displays far more non-matting guard hairs than wooly undercoat. Facial hair are short and there may be a ruff. The coat’s length may be shorter in warm weather than in cold.
Color
Ragdoll kittens are born white. At full maturity, which takes place between the ages of 2 and 4 years, Ragdoll cats display a variety of colors and patterns patterns in several beautiful hues including seal, chocolate, lilac, red, and blue, as well as in tortoiseshell and lynx. Many have subtle white markings on their faces and undersides. Mitted Ragdoll cats have white "snowshoe" feet and may also have white markings elsewhere.