How large can ragdoll cats grow to be?
The Ragdoll has a sturdy body with a large frame and proportionate legs. A full grown female weighs 8-15 lbs while males are substantially larger, ranging from 12 to 20 lbs.[2] The genes for point coloration is also responsible for the blue eyes of the Ragdoll. More intense shades of blue is favored in the show ring. While the breed has a plush coat, they consist mainly of long guard hair and the lack of a dense undercoat results in, according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association, “reduced shedding and matting”.[6] Ragdolls come in 6 different colors – seal, chocolate, flame, and the corresponding “dilutes” blue, lilac and cream. There are three different patterns: * Pointed – One color darkening at the extremities (nose, ears, tail and paws) * Mitted – Same as pointed, but with white paws and tummy. With or without a blaze (a white line on the face), * Bicolor — White legs, white inverted ‘V’ on the face, white tummy and often white patches on the back. Sources:
Much controversy surrounds the history of this breed, which gained recognition in the USA in the 1960’s. The charm of a Ragdoll is said to lie in the fact that it will flop in your arms when handled, but this is not uncommon in any cat that trusts its owner. The first Ragdoll kittens are said to have been born in California to a white Persian queen who had mismated, and after suffering a broken pelvis in a car accident, gave birth to a litter of kittens that flopped when handled. This would be genetically impossible, as the result of a road accident cannot cause the cat’s genetic make-up to be changed and so be passed on to future generations. The truth of the Ragdoll’s background is open to speculation. Looking at the varieties of Ragdoll accepted today, it is likely that the breed has an ancestry linked with Siamese, Colourpoints or Birmans. The Ragdoll is probably one of the most laid-back of all breeds of domesticated cats. It is relatively undemanding, very tolerant of most situat
The Ragdoll has a sturdy body with a large frame and proportionate legs. A full grown female weighs 8-15 lbs while males are substantially larger, ranging from 12 to 20 lbs.[2] The genes for point coloration is also responsible for the blue eyes of the Ragdoll. More intense shades of blue is favored in the show ring. While the breed has a plush coat, they consist mainly of long guard hair and the lack of a dense undercoat results in, according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association, “reduced shedding and matting”. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
