RAGDOLLS HISTORY

The origin of the Ragdoll is controversial and is believed to have began around 1965 with a white Persian and Angora mixed cat called Josephine. Josephine, when pregnant with kittens, from an unknown sire was run over by a car, which fortunately didn't seem to effect any of the kittens. The owner knew these were kittens were special so she bred them very carefully. Josephine along with a Burmese female mated to Daddy Warbucks (Josephine's son) and the kittens from that first litter, became the foundation of the Ragdoll breed. All Ragdolls are direct descendents from Josephine and can be traced back to her.

All Ragdolls have large blue eyes, semi-long non-matting rabbit-like fur. Their name originated from the cat's special ability to relax like a child's Ragdoll toy. The Ragdoll is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as being the biggest breed of domestic cat. Ragdoll males weigh from six to nine kilograms and females up to five kilograms. Ragdolls reach full maturity when they are around three years of age. Kittens are born white and gradually reach their true colour at approximately two years age.

All Ragdolls are very placid and loving cats who go to anyone. They enjoy being held like a baby and relax in your arms and will often lay on their back with legs in the air, but don't expect a vegetable they are very active and love to play. The Ragdoll is full of spirit and are also mischievous, but so beautiful while their doing the deed they usually get away with it. The Ragdoll is an indoor cat, which is happy living totally indoors and are safest when kept indoors. When outside they can wander off, or be harmed as they are very trusting in their nature.

They are an extremely adaptable cat and can suit family, single and apartment living. They offer excellent companionship and are a semi-long coated breed, so they do not require a lot of maintenance, are placid, easy going cats with a quiet voice. They are playful even into mature years and will chase around balls, marbles and other things. As indoor cats they are toilet trained and as such require an indoor litter tray.

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