Ragdoll

Ragdolls, as their implies, are very laid-back cats. If you want a large cat which is very placid and loves to be with people the Ragdoll may be ideal.

Ragdolls are large cats with broad chests and very large hindquarters/ When picked up these cats have a tendency to completely relax - like a floppy ragdoll, which gives them their unusual name. Ragdolls have a very sweet face with large, oval, blue eyes and large, rounded ears.

The medium-long coat is non matting with a soft texture like rabbit fur. The tail is bushy and there is generally a 'ruff' around the neck and longer hair ('britches') on the hindquarters. A regular combing will keep the Ragdoll comfortable.

Ragdolls are among the prettiest of the cat breeds with distinctive markings known as 'colourpoint;, 'mitted' or 'bicolour' and comes in the following coat colours - seal, chocolate, blue an lilac.

Ragdolls are intelligent and like to please their owners. This is a very people oriented breed and they often follow owners like a puppy. They are very placid but love to play with toys and be involved in the day to day life of the household. Ragdolls are very gentle and lack the instinct to defend themselves and it is essential that they be kept as indoor pets.