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168 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

RAGDOLL

THIS HUGE CAT IS REMARKABLY SWEET AND AMENABLE

Place of origin US The name is well chosen, since few cats are easier to handle
Date of origin 1960s or more ready to sit on a lap than a Ragdoll. One of the largest
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, of all cat breeds, this cat has a confused history—supposedly,
GCCF, TICA
the original Ragdolls were developed from a litter of kittens,
Weight range 10–20lb (4.5–9kg)
born in California, that became unusually limp and “floppy”
Grooming
when picked up. These cats love human company, will happily
play with children, and are usually well disposed toward other
Colors and patterns pets. Ragdolls are not particularly athletic and, once past
Most solid colors in tortie and
lynx patterns; always pointed kittenhood, mostly prefer their games to be gentle. Moderate
and bicolor or mitted. grooming is enough to keep their soft, silky fur free from tangles.
Large, oval,
Very large, heavily Wide-set bright blue eyes
boned body
ears
Blue and white Broad, wedge-
bicolor coat shaped head

Seal bicolor coat becomes
longer toward tail

Long,
plumed tail

Long feathering
on hindlegs
Long, silky
guard hairs
cover woolly
undercoat

Fur shorter
on lower legs