Although Ragdoll kittens love to be loved they will not usually sit on their owners knee. Ragdoll kittens are not lap cats, but they do give a lot of love back. They tend to sit close to their owners and sleep on their beds at night. Ragdolls are generally good cats, but they do like to get into mischief. Don't be surprised to find the odd vase knocked over when they play. They are very playful cats and it is a good idea to have plenty of toys for them.

The Ragdoll has blue eyes and a color point that stands out. There are many colour ranges in this cat including, black, blue and red. The colouring of the Ragdoll is quite striking and this makes the cat very attractive.

Each Ragdoll cat has blue eyes and colour ranges that are very striking. The Ragdoll is a very beautiful cat with many colour ranges.

The Ragdoll was given its name due to it flopping in your arms once it has been picked up. One of the myths surrounding the cat is that one of the first Ragdoll kittens mother was hit by a car. Some people also have the false belief that Ragdoll cats feel no pain. The first Ragdoll kitten was bred in'63 in California, USA. Ann Baker was the very first breeder of the Ragdoll and she also copyrighted the name of the cat.

The Ragdoll is very attractive and is said to be one of the biggest domestic cats. Professionals believe this cat was bred from Birman and Burmese genes. The Ragdoll has a specific look with a wide chest, large round paws and a broad head with wide cheeks. Due to the appearance of the cat many people show them. Ragdolls tend to perform well in shows due to their physical appearance and placid character.

The gentleness of this cat makes people attracted to it. It is bred for its gentleness and calm manner. Most Ragdoll cats are not lap cats and won't sit in your lap, but you probably would not want them to due to their size. However when you pick the Ragdoll cat up in your arms they flop. Ragdolls are independent cats that do things on their own terms and tend to dictate to their owners what they want. Despite the fact that they are independent they can still be trained to perform a number of tricks. They might not be as easy to train as some other cats, but the fact remains that they can still be trained. Ragdolls like to be rewarded and praised for good behaviour. They learn to recognise their owners voices very quickly.

If a Ragdoll is unhappy they will let you know. They are quite fussy eaters and once they have been given a particular food then they like to keep to it. It is probably better if you can put your Ragdoll cat on a food that is dry since this promotes better health.

Ragdolls have thick, shiny coats that have long hair with no undercoat. Ragdolls classed as colour points have darker ears, tail, face and feet with a body shade that is lighter. There are also Mitted and Bi-colour Ragdoll cats. Ragdolls are passive and don't get into fights often although they are quite hostile if a new cat is introduced in the home. Ragdolls get used to living the way they have got used to and don't adapt to change very well. Unless they have known the cat since birth introducing a new cat is not recommended. Ragdoll cats are very faithful, but get possessive if they have to fight for their owners love with another cat.

Learn more about adopting Ragdoll kittens. Stop by Cokls Ragdolls where you can find out all about this great cat breed.

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