Wednesday, March 16, 2016

What To Know About Ragdoll For Sale

By Steven Thomas


In comparison to other breeds of cats, ragdolls are often considered to be younger siblings. This is because they were developed at a much later time. The breed was developed by a breeder called Ann Baker in the 1960s. The initial breeding took place in the state of California in Riverside. The choice of cats included in the breeding was made basing on cats that had large body sizes and gentle, placid personalities. Himalayan coat patterns were also preferred in the breeding exercise. When looking for a ragdoll for sale, the information in this article may be useful.

Baker gave the breed the name ragdoll owing to the way the cat behaved gently when picked up. It often limps and rolls when carried. Baker developed the breed with a team of other breeders who left to form a Ragdoll Fanciers Club International. By 1993, Cat Fanciers Association was registering ragdolls. Since then, other breeders have joined into the efforts of developing and standardizing the breed.

Ragdolls have a large body and are semi long-haired. The hair is laid back. They have medium blue-colored eyes. The breed is pointed, meaning that the body is lighter in color compared to the extremities such as ears, face, feet, and tail. The breed is large in size with males weighing more than females. The weight of the males ranges between 12 to 20 pounds while females range in weight from 8 to 15 pounds.

Comparatively, ragdolls show more interest in people than other cats. They often go at the door to meet their owners. They also show a tendency to follow people around the house. When called, they come running to the caller. Retrieval skills are good and can be developed upon through reinforced training.

The breed has often been described as docile, but that does not mean that they are inactive. They enjoy play to a moderate level and provide good company. They are quick learners and will master basic skills and tricks quite fast. They are well-behaved, which makes living with them easier compared to other cats. They vocalize only when necessary and when they do, they do so in a low, soft voice.

Certain genetic diseases are typical in ragdolls. Examples include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, higher risk of calcium oxalate bladder stones, and feline infectious peritonitis. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is genetic and kittens inherit the heart disease from parents. However, one can use a certain DNA-based test to tell kittens that bear the gene for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Caring for ragdolls require them to be combed twice in a week. Grooming should be done using a stainless steel comb. Dead hair causes tangles and should be removed through thorough grooming. Once combing is done, the fur should be made smooth using a rubber curry brush. Ragdolls enjoy human attention from grooming that is done gently.

Families that have children usually find ragdolls to be the perfect pet. These cats enjoy plays with children and will rarely extend their claws. The large size of males makes them a better choice for playing with children. However, an adult may need to be present when children play with these cats to ensure that they are not tormented by kids.




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