Known worldwide as the most adorable and relaxed of all cat breeds, Ragdoll kittens are the perfect addition to your family. Created in the 1960s by American breeder, Anne Baker, from her own pet cat Josephine the resulting breed all stem from three of her children. The fathers of these kittens were unknown but are of Birman origin. Her son Daddy Warbucks breed with his half sisters Buckwheat and Fugianna to create the breed we know today. Early on in their creation the breed was taken to the England where it soon became a great hit amongst cat lovers.

Ragdolls have two standout features that make them easy to identify. First they have brilliant blue eyes which stand out from the fur colouring. Secondly their back legs look like they are wearing a pair of short fluffy trousers which extend to just above their ankles. Ragdolls do not need much space and should be kept indoors making them a great option for apartments or small houses. Grooming should be done once a week though matting is not normally a problem.

Many owners full for the laid back personality of the Ragdoll cats. Very comfortable in any situation Rag doll cats take to strangers and children with ease. A quirk of the breed is their tendacy to become floppy when picked up making them perfect for anyone wishing to handle their cat regularly.

Classed as a large breed of cat, Ragdolls are a very sturdy breed. Females are known to reach 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) in weight while the males can reach a staggering 20 pounds (9.1 kilograms). Their enormous stature adds to their cuddly appearance.

At birth all Ragdoll kittens are born pure white. Their colouring only becomes apparent around the age of 8 to 10 weeks. This is a great feature of the kitten as it prevents an early sale of the kitten based on appearance alone. 10 weeks is the best age at which to rehome a kitten.

The breed standard recognises six different colours as being acceptable for showing purposes. The colours accepted are the standard seal point, flame, cream, chocolate, lilac and Blue. The colours can be found in any of the four patterns recognised, bi colour, tortoiseshell, mitted and pointed all of which can be shown.

Most Ragdoll litters consist of 4 to 6 kittens and due to the large size of the female births tend to cause few problems. It is important that you buy from a breeder who has tested both parents for Big Cat Syndrome which is a progressive heart disease which causes the heart to degenerate and leads to early death.

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One of the most beautiful cat breeds is a Ragdoll. The Ragdoll Kittens are born with blue eyes and very distinct coats. This breed has a very placid temperament and they are affectionate and playful. The breeder gave them the name as Ragdoll because they go limp and relaxed when people pick them up.

History unfolds that there is a link between them being a mix of Siamese and Persian cats. That is why their nature is so floppy and inactive and why their characteristic traits are intelligence, gentleness and docility. There is even a myth that these felines are pain resistant.

These cats have large frames and when grown they weigh between eight and fifteen pounds for females and between twelve and twenty pounds for males. This makes them one of the largest domestic cats. In terms of their eyes, the color is most commonly blue or various shades of blue. Their coats are of medium length and they hardly shed their coats.

The cats are quiet and do not often meow or complain. They seem to have traits associated with dogs in the sense that they like following people around the house and they like welcoming their human family back home. They love sleeping in beds, love attention and they accept strangers in their home.

Their furs come in six different colors which are lilac, cream, seal and lilac. Kittens are all born with white coats and when they are about two years old, their coat color is true to what it will be. There are also cats with mixed coats which are known as tortoise shell coats . These coats are not known to matt. There are tuffs between their toes and in their ears and the hair of the ears, tail and face is darker than the other hair.

Although they look very much like Birman cats, they have white chins which is the distinction needed to classify them. These are also larger cats and breeders use the head shape and much larger and distinct bone structure of Ragdolls to identify them from Birman cats.

These cats are not as aloof and independent as cats are known to be. They are alert and love playtime. They are indoor cats as they do not possess fighting skills against other animals or threats. Ragdoll Kittens are a perfect addition to any family who wishes to have a doll in the form of a breathing and living animal.

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