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By Peter Brown


The ragdoll is a large cat breed that has a muscular, semi longhair coat with color points that are very distinct. Ann Baker developed it in the United States in the 1960s. The name is owed to the demeanor of the original cats used for breeding them. They remained calm and docile when picked up. When one is considering ragdoll kittens for sale in Tennessee, they should read this information first. It is important to have an idea about the breed before setting out to acquire a kitten.

The breed has the highest level of popularity in the United States where it originated and in the United Kingdom. In these two countries, it is often referred to as dog- or puppy-like cats. This name is given because of various distinct behaviors the cat exhibits. For instance, it relaxes when picked up, follows people around in the house, is not aggressive to other pets, and is very easy to handle physically.

Ragdolls have a history that started in the 1960s. Josephine, a white, longhaired domestic cat produced a litter that had characteristics that resembled those of modern-day ragdolls. Josephine had mated with several unknown cats of Birman- or Burmese-like breeds. Among them was one that had pointed colorations of 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.

Ragdolls stand among some of the largest domestic cats. Their legs are proportionate, with sturdy bodies, and a big frame. Female weight about 3.6-6.8 kilograms when they are full grown while males weigh 5.4-9.1 kilograms or more. The blue eyes is caused by the gene that causes point coloration. The main differences from Birman include white chins, bigger body size, different boning and heads.

According to Swedish insurance data, survivability in ragdolls is among the lowest. Only 63 percent make it to the age of ten. Many of them die from issues related to kidney and lower urinary.




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