Sunday, May 8, 2016

What To Know Concerning Ragdoll Kittens For Sale In Tennessee

By Peter Brown


The ragdoll is a large, muscular semi-longhair cat with distinct colorpoint coats. The cat was developed by a woman named Ann Baker in the United States. The name ragdoll originates from the nature of the original cats that were used for breeding. Those cats could go limp and relaxed when they were picked up, resulting the name ragdoll. When in need of ragdoll kittens for sale in Tennessee, it is worth having some basic facts about the breed first.

The popularity of the breed is highest in its country of origin, the United States and in the UK. Other names like puppy- or dog-like cat are used to refer to them in the US and UK because of their behavior. For example, they like following people around, do not show aggression to other pets, and are simple to handle physically.

The history of ragdolls stretches back to the 1960s. The litter first exhibited the characteristics of the modern-day ragdolls was produced by a certain white-colored longhaired domestic cat called Josephine. The litter was as a result of mating Josephine and unknown males of Burmese or Birman-like breeds. One of those cats had the point colorations of a Siamese.

Baker became interested in this breed when kittens that resulted from the first litter also exhibited similar characteristics. She believed that with further development, the special traits of the cat could be enhanced. Thus, she bought several kittens. She then engaged in many years of breeding the cats selectively. She aimed at achieving a breed that had color pointed coats, gentle demeanor, large size, and went limp upon being carried in the arms.

Baker started several breeding associations and trademarked the name ragdoll. The intention was to create her own registry. Stringent standards were placed on people who wanted to use that name to breed cats or sell them under this name. Because of the trademark, no other cat association that produced similar cats could use the name. However, in 2005, the trademark was not renewed, making the name to be adopted by other cat associations.

Ragdolls have a floppy, docile, and calm temperament. This temperament is said to have originated from Persian and Birman breeds. However, opinions vary as to whether the traits are as a result of genetic mutation. The high level of docility of certain individuals have led to the myth that ragdolls are resistant to pain.

This breed falls among the largest domestic cats with a large frame, a sturdy body, and proportionate legs. The weight of the full-grown females ranges between 3.6 and 6.8 kilograms while that of full-grown males ranges from 5.4 and 9.1 kilograms. The eyes are blue because of the gene that causes point coloration. They differ from Birms because they are larger, have white chins, and have differently shaped heads and boning.

According to data from Swedish insurance, ragdolls have one of the lowest rates of survivability. Most of them die early, with only 63 percent reaching ten years of age. Deaths usually result due to health issues related to lower urinary and kidney.




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