Ragamuffin
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Origin
United States
Height
9"-11"
Adult Weight
10-15 pounds
Life Span
13-16 years
TEMPERAMENT
Friendly, sweet, relaxed, affectionate
OTHER NAMES
Teddy Bear of the cat world, Velcro cat
Group
Large-sized long-haired
Price
$1200 - $2000
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The RagaMuffin should display a somewhat rectangular shape, with a broad chest, broad shoulders, and a fatty pad in the lower abdomen. Although fully fleshed, RagaMuffin cats shold be well-balanced and not obese.
Head
The head should be a broad modified wedge with rounded edges and no flat planes.. The muzzle should appear short and rounded, and the whisker pads should be puffed, presenting a sweet, almost smiling look. The cheeks should be full and a scooped nose break should be visible in profile. The neck should be short and heavy. Males may display prominent jowls.
Eyes
The RagaMuffin should have large, wide-set, walnut-shaped eyes. A slight slant is acceptable. All eye colors are permitted, including odd-eyed. There are some exceptions to the color rule: Mink-colored RagaMuffin cats must have aqua eyes and cats in sepia colors must display eye colors in yellow-gold to green.
Ears
The ears should be of medium size, and should sit as much on the sides as on the top of the head. The tips of the ears should be rounded and furnishings should be present.
Legs & Paws
The legs should display heavy boning, and should be of medium length, with hind legs being slightly longer than forelegs. The paws should be large and round, with tufts between the toes.
Tail
The Ragamuffin cat should have a long, proportionate tail with a full plume. The tail should taper slightly from base to end.
Coat
The coat should be of medium to medium-long length, with a soft, silky, dense texture.
Color
All colors and patterns are acceptable. Pointed RagaMufffin cats and pointed with white colored RagaMuffins may be registered with CFA, but may not be shown. All nose leather and paw pad colors are acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does a Ragamuffin cat cost?
How much does a Ragamuffin cat cost?Ragamuffin cats cost between $1200 - $2000. -
How big do Ragamuffin cats get?
How big do Ragamuffin cats get?Ragamuffin cats tend to be large in size. A fully grown Ragamuffin cat might weigh between 10-15 pounds or more and range in height anywhere from about 9"-11" inches tall. -
How long do Ragamuffin cats live?
How long do Ragamuffin cats live?The Average lifespan for Ragamuffin is 13-16 years. -
Do Ragamuffin cats shed?
Do Ragamuffin cats shed?Ragamuffin are long-haired cats, so you do have to expect a certain amount of shedding from this breed, but they don't shed as much as other cat breeds.