Ragdolls are large, docile, purebred cats with oval, blue eyes and a sweet expression. Their medium-long coats have a soft texture that feels akin to rabbit fur. Because they do not have an undercoat, they do not mat and while they love to be brushed, daily grooming is not required. They are affectionate, gentle, sociable and love to be the center of any family activity. When the front door bell rings, they are the first to reach the door, curious and welcoming to all who enter. Ragdolls mature slowly and do not gain full maturity until 3 to 4 years of age. While they eventually lose the "kitten look", they never lose their love for playing. Females weigh an average of 10-15 pounds, and males grow to be 15-20 pounds. The Ragdoll breed was developed in California by Ann Baker in 1965, from a long-haired cat named Josephine and two other domestic cats. The breed has, over the years, firmly established itself. For more information on the background of the Ragdoll breed and the difference between Ragdolls and Ragamuffins, please see the "Ragdolls vs. Ragamuffins" link. Ragdolls are born white and their colors and patterns develop slowly attaining full color by two years of age. There are three traditional patterns and four colors. A "colorpoint" has dark points on the ears, tail, face and feet with the body being a lighter shade. The nose leather and paw pads match the point color. A "mitted" has a lighter body like the colorpoint but has white "mittens" on the front legs, white boots on the back, and a white chin and stripe down the stomach. A "bicolor" has dark points on the ears and tail but the face mask has an inverted "V" running between the eyes into the muzzle. The body color forms a saddle on the cat's back while the stomach and legs are white. The two traditional colors are: Seal -- dark seal brown points with a tan body. Blue -- blue-ish, gray points with a pale gray body. Non-traditional colors/patterns available include: Flamepoints -- pure white with the flame coloring on the points Torties -- can be blue or seal with a mottled pattern Lynxes -- can be blue or seal with a striped pattern Torbies -- can be blue or seal with a combination of mottling/striping (combination of tortie/lynx pattern) Please see Jazzmania's picture gallery for examples of all colors and patterns! If you are looking for a large, affectionate cat who loves to be with people and is easy to care for, the Ragdoll is IT!!

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