Ragdoll cats: floppy, long-haired, and cute. Ragdoll cats are some of the most beautiful cat breeds out there. Did you know all of these fun facts about ragdoll cats?
Every Ragdoll Cat Has Blue Eyes
Purebred ragdoll cats have blue eyes.
Ever seen a ragdoll cat that doesn’t have blue eyes? Well, I’ll be the first to tell you that it isn’t a real ragdoll cat!
I don’t mean to burst anyone’s bubble about their cat, but one of the critical features of a ragdoll cat is those gorgeous, big blue eyes!
They’re A Big Cat Breed
Ragdoll cats are a relatively large breed.
If you’re anything like me, you might think that a ragdoll cat is a small, dainty breed, but that’s not the truth at all.
Ragdoll cats are one of the biggest cat breeds you’ll find – it’s a shock that they’re the ones going limp and not you after you pick them up!
Ragdoll Cats Are White When They’re Born
Ragdoll cats have markings on their fur, but when they’re kittens, they’re white as snow.
Kitten ragdoll cats are entirely white – did you know that?
I know, I know. I bet you’re wondering how you pick the perfect kitten when adopting a ragdoll cat.
You’ll have to either cross your fingers and hope for the best or wait until the kitten is older to adopt them.
They Live Longer Than Most Cat Breeds
Want a cat that will be with you through thick and thin for years to come? The ragdoll is for you!
Ragdoll cats have quite a lifespan. You can expect to have your ragdoll cat with you for 15 years or more!
None of us want to say goodbye to our furry best friend. It comes one day for everything, but with a ragdoll, you don’t have to worry about that.
Your ragdoll will be there for you through relationships, marriages, moves, and even children!
Ragdolls Have Long Hair Between Their Toes
Don’t lie: I know you’ve squished your cat’s toe beans to see between them. Are you a cat owner if you haven’t done that at least once?
Well, when you go smushing your ragdoll’s toes, check out the long tufts of fur that they have between their toes.
Ragdoll cats have long hair all over their body, but they have the same long hair between their toes!
This means your cat will be scuttling around if you have hardwood floors – something I always love to watch!
The Breed Hasn’t Been Around That Long
Some cat breeds are ancient, but not the ragdoll!
We’ve all seen pictures of cats in Egyptian figures. Cat owners will proudly say that cats were man’s first best friend.
While you’ve seen pictures of cats for hundreds of years, the ragdoll isn’t one of those cat breeds that you’d have seen in those pictures.
Your parents may have been around before the ragdoll cat breed!
The breed started in the 1960s, meaning that it just turned old enough to start having grandkids if they were human!
Ragdolls Are More Like Dogs!
Ragdoll cats have a dog-like personalities!
People always like to say that cats are so different than dogs – but that doesn’t hold true for ragdoll cats.
If you have a ragdoll, you’ll notice that:
- Your cat is dedicated to you as much as your dog would be
- Your cat can almost sense your emotions and will act accordingly
- Your cat is devoted to you as its owner
- Your cat is affectionate but won’t demand attention if you’re busy
Ragdolls are a lot of things: beautiful, doll-like, and affectionate. But they’re more than a silly cat breed – there are several facts that you might have only just now learned.
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