Sunday, October 6, 2013

Ragdoll Kittens For Sale California

By Rhea Solomon


Ragdoll kittens for sale California are gentle giants. Their docile and affectionate nature makes them easy to love. They get their name from the tendency of some to go limp when held, like an old-fashioned rag doll. They're intelligent. They answer to their name. Most instinctively play gently, without extending their claws. Often they surprise their owners with a love for a good game of fetch.

One instinct they lack is the lifesaving fight or flight instinct. They don't run from moving cars or attacking dogs, not seeming to sense danger. This odd trait makes them a great indoor only family pet. They're not anxious around children. They're sociable with visitors, sociable with other pets. Not aloof, perhaps even a bit dog like, they follow their family around the house, and greet family members at the door. This is an affectionate cat that loves to sit on a lap and share the family bed.

Kittens are born white with color patterns showing after 10 days, reaching full color around the 2 year mark. They can display 1 of 4 patterns; bi-color, van, mitted, and colorpoint. There are 6 colors; seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream. Pointed means that the body is lighter in color than the points (face, legs, tail, ears).

Breeders and breed associations disagree as to what is a purebred Ragdoll. Cats with solid colors, mink colors, and/or aqua eyes, are not recognized by most of the registries. If you're purchasing a cat to breed or show, research these issues carefully to be sure you're getting a cat suitable for your future plans. No one suggests the personality is any different in these less acceptable colors, so if you're looking for a family pet, color preference can be your guide.

These blue-eyed beauties are gentle giants. Average weight for males is 12 to 20 pounds. Females are a bit smaller, 10 to 15 pounds. Semi-long hair is soft and silky and easy to maintain. Tangles are few. A brush out once a week will keep this beauty looking like a champion.

The breed begins in the 1960's with Ann Baker in Riverside, California. She noticed that Josephine, a neighbors white cat, produced offspring with exceptionally gentle temperaments. The Persian-type female was bred to a Birman-type male, then the kittens were bred to a Burmese. Ann Baker spurned traditional breeding associations to set-up her own registry, the International Ragdoll Cat Association, enforcing strict standards and not permitting registration elsewhere. The IRCA remains active, but is no longer the primary association registering and setting standards for the breed.

Associations recognizing this breed include Cat Fanciers Association, the Association of Cat Enthusiasts, American Cat Fanciers, the United Feline Organization, and The International Cat Association. The 3 largest clubs are Ragdoll Fanciers Worldwide, Ragdoll Fanciers Club International, and Ragdolls International.

Ragdoll kittens for sale California will be ready for their new homes when 12-16 weeks old. The kittens should have been vaccinated and health tested with a health guarantee included in the contract. You should get a litter registration and a blue slip when you pick up your new spectacularly beautiful and affectionate companion cat. If possible, visit the cattery before purchasing so you can be sure you're kitten is being raised in a sociable family environment.




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