by Dan Scott

Created on: February 07, 2010

“Rag Doll livin' in a movie
Hot tramp Daddy's little cutie
You're so fine they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam” (Ragdoll by Aerosmith)

All right, so maybe it isn’t a completely fitting tribute to this beautiful cat, but hey, I think that you can see the Ragdoll cat in here.  They are certainly a cutie, but you wouldn‘t exactly them little!

The ragdoll cat is a very popular breed of cat.  It is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, with some tipping the scales at thirty five pounds.  The seal point coloring is also a distinctive mark of the silky, medium length coat.  They also have round, very blue eyes.

But, why are they called a ragdoll?  A full grown cat wouldn’t exactly be something a little girl would or could be carrying around.  Well, they are called ragdoll because of how they behave when picked up.  The ragdoll is a very loving and trusting cat, and will go limp when held.  Some feel that this may also be a defensive technique, sort of like playing dead so that an enemy might loose interest faster.  They also let their limbs go all akimbo when lounging around the house, which can be a humorous sight in itself.

The ragdoll is also called the puppy cat, because it loves to follow you around the house.  This is both because of its friendly nature, and also its inquisitive nature.  They are a highly intelligent breed who love to explore the house.  They also want your love and attention.  Because of the medium length of their coat, grooming is simple and only needs a couple of times a week, but can be done daily just for the pleasure it will give both you and your cat.

The ragdoll is a great family pet.  Because of its laid back attitude, it gets along with children and other pets in your home.  They are a breed that do very well as a strictly indoor cat.  And remember, you need to be in shape to be owned by a ragdoll cat.  Lifting a thirty-five pound weight several times a day or having it on your lap for long periods of time can tire your out, but your ragdoll will be happy to snuggle up with you while you recover.!

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