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Ragdoll for Sale: Incarnate Lap Animal Is a Cat?

Among the most docile of cats, many Ragdoll kittens for sale have a peculiar habit of going limp when you pick them up. Other endearing qualities are the Ragdoll’s dog-like habits of following you everywhere and showing an unquenchable thirst for affection. If you have an abundance of time to spend on a quiet and unassuming pet, a Ragdoll cat could be the housemate you are looking for.

Overview of Ragdoll Cats for Sale

Ragdoll cats are large, heavy-boned, color-pointed cats.

History of Ragdoll Kittens for Sale

The Ragdoll cat began in California around 1963. Ann Baker started the breed from three kittens of a semi-feral white Angora cat named Josephine. She bred them with her cats, which were Birman, Persians, and mixes of the two (an experimental project). All Ragdoll breeders can trace their litters’ ancestry to a solid black, a seal point bicolored, and a seal mitted cat.

Personality

The Ragdoll cat’s personality is as distinctive as its appearance. It is extremely affectionate and enjoys spending much of its time in close contact with its people. Ragdolls are social and generally accepting of strangers. They are calm and adaptable. Exceptionally unique is the Ragdoll’s preference to be on the ground rather than perched high. Another unusual characteristic and where it gets its name is the Ragdoll’s propensity to go limp when you pick it up owing to its exceedingly docile nature. Keep in mind that not all Ragdolls do this, and some British fanciers attempt to breed the quality out. A very interactive breed, the Ragdoll is trainable and emotionally intelligent. Finally, your cat is playful and engaged, readily participating in games like Fetch. Ragdolls are tolerant of kids and dogs.

Physical Standard

Ragdoll cats for sale are nine to eleven inches tall at the shoulders and weigh eight to twenty pounds. Excluding the tail, the Ragdoll is 17 to 21 inches long. Males are significantly larger than females, most being over 15 pounds. Despite its size, Ragdoll should appear balanced. The head is wedge-shaped and appears almost like an equilateral triangle. Ragdolls have large, oval, blue eyes and wide-set, medium-sized ears. The neck is heavy and well-muscled. As you can see by the measurements, Ragdolls have a rectangular shape. The body is broad as well as long with the hindquarters the same width as the shoulders. A Ragdoll’s hind legs are longer than its forelimbs, and its paws are large and round. Its tail is long.

Coat

A Ragdoll should be silky rather than fluffy. This means the undercoat is rather sparse so the cat’s fur is not offstanding. The outer coat is moderately long with a ruff around the neck. The coat is short on the face and shoulder blades. From the shoulders to the tail the fur gradually lengthens along the back. Ragdolls also have a plumed tail and longer hairs or breeches on the upper hind legs. Ragdoll kittens for sale are fluffballs that do not grow in their luxurious coats until eight to twelve months of age. Even then, they will not realize the full potential of their coats until they are three years old.

Colors

Ragdolls are a pointed breed, meaning they have a light-colored body with dark “points” at the ears, face, tail, and lower extremities. Fanciers classified them as pointed Persians, and they have a unique set of color patterns. Colors are always named according to the points, and they define what shade the body will be.

• Seal point – deep seal brown (think of a wet sea lion); body is cream to pale fawn
• Blue point – deep blue; body bluish-white
• Chocolate point – like milk-chocolate in color; body ivory
• Cream point – pale buff to cream to light pinkish cream; body ivory
• Lilac point – frosty gray with pinkish or lavender hue; body white
• Red point – apricot to orange to deep red; body white

The difference between a seal point and a chocolate point Ragdoll for sale is the former has dark paw pads, and the latter has cinnamon or pinkish toes as it is a coat dilution. Patterns are as follows:

• Lynx – points have definite bars with a light background
• Bicolor – the mask has a white inverted V; white should not extend past the outer corners of the eyes
• Van – mask may be partially absent; feet and legs white as well as the body with a few color spots allowed
• Mitted – must have white chin and feet; on the front feet, the white extends around the wrists, on the hind feet it goes around the hocks; a white blaze of various shapes on the face

Ragdoll Kittens for Sale Near Me

Looking for a healthy Ragdoll kitten from a local litter is like other animals. Only chose from kittens that are active and alert. Avoid those that look too thin, have unkempt fur, or are sneezing and coughing with discharge from the nose and eyes. It is also easy to tell the kittens that have had recent bouts of diarrhea. Occasionally, you may want to nurse rescue kittens back to health, but learn the time commitment that is in store for you. Also know that despite your best efforts, kittens are frequently plagued with respiratory infections and parasites at some phase of their lives. Ragdoll breeders may perform certain genetic tests on your Ragdoll kiten’s parents. Hypertrophic cardiopathy causes abnormal thickening of the heart walls in cats, eventually leading to cardiac failure as the contractions become less effective. It is a common problem in the Ragdoll breed. The second potential hereditary disorder is polycystic kidney disease whereby normal kidney tissue is replaced by dysfunctional cysts leading to renal failure. The concern for PKD stems from the role of the Persian cat in the Ragdoll’s heritage, but Raggies do not seem particularly susceptible to the disease.

Lifespan

Ragdoll cats are healthy, commonly living up to 15 years.

Care of Ragdoll Cats

Grooming

Although your Ragdoll’s coat is largely self dematting, areas on the abdomen and the breeches on the hind legs are prone to tangle. Brushing your Ragdoll at least twice weekly will keep the skin health, control loose hairs, and minimize snarling in vulnerable areas. Moreover, it is one way to strengthen the bond between you and your cat. If you start grooming your Ragdoll at a young age, she will grow to love it because it is an additional means to shower her with affection and attention. Ragdolls are meticulous groomers, so you generally do not need to bathe them unless they become soilded. Many owners go six or more months without bathing their cats. If you must bathe your cat, use a mild shampoo and make sure to completely dry her. Some Ragdoll owners keep their cats shaved close on the body, although this is unnecessary. A Ragdoll’s coat is easy to maintain. Other tasks you will add to your grooming ritual are checking your cat’s face and ears daily for excess debris or any sign of an ear infection.

Feeding

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they cannot acquire adequate nutrients from plant materials or carbohydrates. Ragdolls should eat a diet that is over 50% meat-based proteins and 20% fat. The carbohydrate dry matter should comprise less than 3% of your cat’s diet. Many commercial diets cut costs by using grains and meals to replace at least some of the meat. As a large-framed cat, your Ragdoll is already prone to obesity without you feeding empty calories. Ragdolls require about 19 to 23 calories per pound every day. Kittens need over three times that amount during growth. Kibble does not provide sufficient moisture for cats, especially those that are finicky about drinking water. Canned or raw whole foods are better choices for your Ragdoll than dry cat food. Consult with your veterinarian or a nutritionist to get food amounts and nutritional content correct.

Exercise

You should encourage your Ragdoll to move around several times a day if he will not do it on his own. Cats, unlike dogs, are designed for short bursts of activity. Engage your cat in three or four play sessions a day. You can use laser lights or a ball to get your cat interested in playing. Since Ragdolls usually enjoy playful endeavors, keeping excess weight off is key to keeping him active.

Training

Ragdolls are receptive to learning. They can be trained to fetch balls, perform tricks, walk on a leash, and come when you call them. Cats learn optimally from positive reinforcement which can be extra petting as well and food rewards.