1. They ALL have beautiful blue eyes.
This isn’t a surprising fact. Ragdoll eyes may come in different shapes and shades of blue. However, it is important to note that ALL purebreds have blue eyes.
2. They’re one of the largest domestic breeds of cat.
When we see photos of Ragdolls, their cuteness almost makes you think they’d be dainty.
However, Ragdoll cats are actually one of the largest breeds of domestic cat. This isn’t all just fluff either. Not only can they reach weights of 20 pounds but when you add in their medium to long coat, these guys can be the size of a small dog!
3. They have dog-like personalities.
Some cats have personalities that are similar to a dog.
Ragdolls take the best traits from dogs such as loyalty and playfulness. They are fiercely loyal to their families and love being near their humans.
Ragdolls will even wait patiently outside a door for their owner to come and play
4. Ragdolls are quiet by nature.
This breed is generally quiet. They are so quiet they don’t show distress or pain.
5. Ragdoll Kittens are born pure white.
Their colour and pattern develop sometime between one to two weeks of age. Then the breeder is able to tell what colour/pattern they will be.
The breeder is also able to predict what the possibilities of colour/pattern combos of a litter of kittens will be because of the colour/pattern of the parents.
6. Ragdolls are fully grown at 4 years of age.
Ragdolls are what is known as a “slow-maturing” cat. What this means is that they aren’t considered fully grown adults until age 4.
7. Ragdolls have an above average life span.
Ragdolls are actually one of the longest living cat breeds. While there is a lot of debate on the average age for a Ragdoll, it is generally agreed that they live between 15-20 years.
8. They aren’t ALL cuddly, floppy, snugglers.
OH BOY! This is one Ragdoll cat fact I need to clear up!!!
Many Ragdolls are cuddlers and love to be held, but not all.
Ragdolls have their own unique personalities. How a Ragdoll is raised could influence whether or not they will be floppy or snuggly, but not always.
9. Ragdolls are NOT hypoallergenic.
This myth comes from their lack of an undercoat.
Excessive shedding of this undercoat is what causes many allergies. Other allergies are caused by cat saliva which, of course, will still be a factor with a Ragdoll.
10. Ragdolls DO shed.
As just mentioned, Ragdolls lack an undercoat which means that they shed less, need less grooming, and don’t get matted hair.
However, they DO still shed. Their coat is rabbit-soft but you can still expect it to shed regularly like any other cat.
11. Ragdolls DO feel pain.
Because Ragdolls are quiet, calm, and loving, it may be difficult for you to catch the cues that help you know they are in pain
12. Ragdolls are NOT deaf.
This myth comes from an association with their blue eyes.
Deafness is more common in cats with blue eyes; however, this is true mostly for pure white cats.
Ragdolls come in a variety of colours and do not have the same mutation as the pure white cats.
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