Starlett Ragdoll Babies

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 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 semi-long non-matting rabbit-like fur and has a thick bushy tail, and a ruff around its neck. They are a long, muscular, broad-chested cat with solid-boned legs, a big skull with rounded cheeks and big blue, oval eyes behind a very sweet face.

Ragdoll males weigh from six to nine kilograms on average, and females up to five kilograms on average. Ragdolls reach full maturity when they are two to three years of age. Kittens are born white and gradually reach their true colour at approximately two years of 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 waiting for a belly rub. But don't expect a lazy cat, they are very playful, loving and active cats. The Ragdoll is full of spirit and are also mischievous, but so beautiful while their 'doing the deed' that they usually get away with it. The Ragdoll is an indoor cat, they are happy living totally indoors and are safest when kept indoors. When outside they are too docile that they will not defend themselves from other animals. Whether you live in an apartment, townhouse, house or a mansion, Ragdolls will be happy living indoors with you.

Ragdolls get along with all other pets. They love to play, they will make a game out of anything, even a bit of paper on the ground. They do not lose their playfulness when they become adults. Ragdolls coats do take little time for grooming. However your Ragdoll will enjoy personal contact and will make a game out of it.

A good brushing and combing, once a week will be enough.