Friday, October 2, 2015

Important Things To Know Before Visiting TICA Ragdoll Breeders

By Della Monroe


As you read this article you may have come a small decision of looking for a companion in terms of a pet. In fact you may have already decided on getting a small kitten or cat for your needs for you may have seen a TICA ragdoll breeders advert and this has piqued your interest. This article will cover some basic information about the ragdoll so you can have the information you need before committing to purchasing and caring for this feline breed.

Interestingly the cat got its trademark name due to its acting like a ragdoll when picked up. That is it will become very relaxed and flaccid once its owner or master picks it up. Although they can relax extremely in this way, one should not be fooled. They are very muscular creatures with the females reaching fifteen pounds in adulthood, with the males reaching up to twenty pounds in overall size and weight. These felines also come in a wide variety of colors ranging from seal to cream and also having red and blue varieties as well, all complete with the characteristic velvety coats and blue eyes.

Although they make good or even great companions at home, they are vulnerable. You must be vigilant at all times to keep them safe as they are easily attracted to strangers and other animals, being very trusting and attention seeking creatures. They should be kept indoors most of their natural lives due to this characteristic of theirs.

Grooming this breed is challenging although they do love water, thus it will not be difficult to give them a bath once in a while. As they are one of the largest, if not the largest long haired domestic cat breeds, they will need a lot of attention in terms of regular brushing to prevent matting. They will also be prone to hairballs getting stuck in their throats due to their constant licking of their fur. Be prepared to have a lot of fur around the house during spring, the time that they shed off their winter coats.

Regular brushing is a necessary routine to keep matting at bay and also for upkeep. Regular brushing will assist in distributing the essential oils of the epidermal layers throughout the body, thus resulting in shinier and healthier coats. The brushing ritual will also make the bond between cat and owner that much stronger.

As it is very friendly creature as aforementioned, you must get used to it following you around the house all the time and wanting to be close you or snuggling up to you. If you have small children, you should not be too worried, as these cats love to play by pawing rather than scratching things.

When looked after properly and with love and care, this breed lives quite a long time, anywhere from fifteen to twenty years on average. As such, what lends to their longevity should be a vigilant watch on making sure they do not go out the house too often, where infections and accidents are most likely to occur.

Being one of the more docile cat breeds out there, you cannot go wrong in your choice of the ragdoll. This is as long as you take all the necessary precaution and care in its upkeep and welfare.




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