Bailey Turned 4 Years on Sept. 7th 2006 :o)
Bailey from May 25 2007
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Kitty Weighs 10.5LBS on December 10 2005
Kitty Weighs 7.5LBS 2-18-05
10-29-2004 & Now December 2004
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What a Ragdoll Cat is:
Ragdoll's are large, docile cats. They are sweet-faced and muscular, with an overall impression of elegance and balance. They have a medium-long, non-matting coat with a soft texture like rabbit fur. They are pointed in color (like the Himalayan or Siamese) and appear in seal point, blue point, chocolate point, and lilac point, with or without white markings.
Ragdoll's (as their name implies) are extremely "laid-back," docile, non-aggressive cats. They tend to relax when held. They are said to possess a non-fighting instinct, which means that if attacked, they do not defend themselves. They are very "people" oriented and love to be around others, which often finds them greeting guests and/or following their owners around in a fashion similar to a puppy. They are often quite an attraction in a show ring because of their docile dispositions and acceptance of the judge placing them on their backs, holding them like a baby, etc.
In general, Ragdoll's are not extremely vocal, but they do voice their opinions concerning certain things (such as at mealtime!). Ragdoll's are generally placid cats, but they do love to play with all types of toys and like to be involved in whatever "action" is going on.
(This is an informal description. Precise breed standards are available from the various associations. If you plan to show or breed your Ragdoll, you should obtain breed standards from the associations in which you want to show, and read them carefully.)
Ragdoll's are large, heavy cats, with broad chests and large hindquarters. They are slow-maturing, and do not reach full maturity until approximately three years of age. Females are smaller than males, weighing about 10-15 pounds on average. Males weigh an average of 12-20 pounds as adults, although some may grow to be larger.
Ragdoll's have large, oval, blue eyes and sweet expressions. Their large, rounded ears are set with a slight forward tilt. They have a curved profile with the look of a "ski slope" as it merges to the top of the head.
Their medium-long coats and bushy tails have a soft texture that feels like rabbit fur. In general, Ragdoll's have longer fur around the neck (a "ruff") and on the back of the hindquarters (sometimes referred to as "britches"). The fur does not tend to mat, and is easily combed. It does, however, require occasional grooming.
Ragdoll's are pointed cats. Like other pointed breeds such as the Himalayan and Siamese, Ragdoll kittens are born all white and slowly develop color. The color continues to deepen as the cat ages.
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