About Ragdoll Cat

Ragdoll cats originated in the United States and were created in the 1960s. It was bred by American breeder Ann Baker by mating white long-haired cats and Birman cats, and has been certified by the International Cat Association. The name of the ragdoll cat means "rag doll", which vividly depicts the characteristics of the ragdoll cat: long and fluttering hair, sweet like a doll. It has since become a very popular and charming cat breed all over the world.

‌Appearance features‌
‌Body shape‌: Ragdoll cats are one of the larger cats. The weight of sterilized male cats can reach more than 10 kilograms, and female cats are relatively slightly smaller.
‌Head‌: The head is wedge-shaped, medium-sized and wide, with full cheeks, giving people an elegant and smiling feeling.
‌Eyes‌: Large and bright, oval, moderately spaced, and sea blue in color, adding a lively beauty to the entire face.
‌Hair‌: The coat is long and soft, with a fine texture and as smooth as silk. The fur color is mainly white and brown, with chocolate, brown, lavender, seal color on the face, forming a variety of classifications such as bicolor, key color, glove color, etc.

‌Personality Features‌
Ragdoll cats are gentle, peaceful, and friendly. They like to get along with humans and can also get along with other cats and dogs. When they are held by their owners, their bodies are particularly relaxed and soft, and their facial expressions are particularly sweet and lovely against the backdrop of a pair of big blue eyes. Compared with other cats jumping up and down, Ragdoll cats appear to be more peaceful and more willing to be with people. However, gentle Ragdoll cats lack the ability to protect themselves, so it is best to keep them at home as much as possible and not take them outside casually. In addition, Ragdoll cats have a strong tolerance for pain, and will not easily get angry or retaliate even if they are accidentally injured by their owners.

‌Maintenance and Health‌
Companionship‌: Ragdoll cats are cats that prefer to be with people, so the owner should make time to accompany them more. If the owner does not have much time to accompany them, it is recommended to buy another cat to accompany them.
‌Daily necessities‌: Because ragdoll cats are large in size, cat beds, cat cabinets, cat litter boxes, and food utensils should be larger in size.
‌Diet‌: Ragdoll cats have a bad stomach and are called "glass stomachs", so you should pay attention to choosing some suitable cat food, and you can also prepare some nutritional supplements that help gastrointestinal health. At the same time, ragdoll cats need high-protein, low-fat food. You can choose high-quality cat food or wet food to ensure that they get enough nutrition. You should also feed them regularly and quantitatively every day to avoid overeating.
‌Hair care‌: Ragdoll cats' toenails grow faster and need to be trimmed frequently. At the same time, because their hair is long and thick, it is easy to knot and fall off, so it needs to be gently combed with a pet-specific comb every 2-3 days, which can prevent knotting and reduce floating hair and hair loss.
‌Health concerns‌: Healthy ragdoll cats should be lively and curious. Pay more attention to their spirit, appetite and defecation conditions on a daily basis. If there is any abnormality, you should seek medical attention in time. At the same time, regular eye cleaning, oral care, vaccination and deworming are also required.

Ragdoll cats are a very charming and suitable cat breed for domestication. If you plan to raise a Ragdoll cat, please be sure to understand and respect their uniqueness and living habits, and provide them with a comfortable, spacious and loving living environment.