Ragdoll Kittens
Ragdoll kittens got their name from Ann baker—who was a prominent cat breeder who is in the business of breeding cats for kittens, back in the 60s—due to their cute, ragdoll-like qualities. They have coats similar to a rabbit’s silky, medium-length fur. Ragdolls have muscular bodies and legs, and some have coats that bear a striking resemblance to Siamese kittens, and tend to have a padded abdominal area.
Most Ragdoll kittens weigh 4 kilograms when healthy, but some of them weigh only 3 kilograms even without any type kitten illnesses. Adult ragdolls can weigh up to 10-15 kilograms without being considered as obese. The heaviest and biggest ragdoll known is a male that weighs 35 kilograms.
Ragdolls are big and powerful and have unique marks. Ragdoll kittens and cats have six different colors.
There are blue (diluted), lilac, cream, chocolate, seal, and flame. Studies found out that they are three different patterns, Bicolor, which has a white reversed “V” on their face, tall white socks, and have white tummy that sometimes comes with patches on the back. Another pattern is called pointed because this ragdoll has pointed ears, tail, nose, paws, in different colors but not white. Another is mitted which has white paws, tummy and chin, with white line in the face. They always look relaxed and laidback, which is another reason why they are called ragdolls. Their heads are flat and there is a wide distance from one ear to another. They have chubby, round cheeks. Their eyes are blue and because they have broad chest, it made their neck look short. Their paws are also bunched, rounded and large. Their tail is long and hairy, and can reach their shoulders. Ragdoll kittens look the same until they reach three or four years old.
Ragdoll kittens should be taken care of well. A guide for kitten care states they are required to eat only 70 kilo- calories of food per day,
depending on their body weight. They’re being watched out not to become obese. They are known to be healthy cats and are not prone to diseases. They are very gentle. When ragdoll kittens learned to socialize since birth, they tend to become playful, affectionate and attentive. They seek human friendliness and they enjoy being considered as a family member. Ragdoll kittens and cats are just the same as dogs. They follow their master wherever they go and tend to sit and wait for them at the door steps just like dogs. Ragdoll kittens remain being playful until they become cats. They can adjust their attitudes when it comes to playing with children or adult. They are always watchful of their claws and teeth while playing. They are vocally modest and can easily forgive of unintentional wrong treatment
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Ragdoll kittens and cats are good and naturally less defensive, that’s why they are not recommended to be left alone outdoors. Ragdolls kittens and cats have manageable coats. It doesn’t shed. They can be groomed once a month, but combing should be done once a weak just to take away loose hair and to prevent matting. They have healthy appearance and they require light grooming compare to their eating habit. It is always necessary to bring them to their vets, have them bathed and have their nails trimmed as well for their overall health.