Queens Mya and Molly


What is a Ragdoll?


TEMPERAMENT AND PERSONALITY

Ragdolls are so named because of their relaxed and sweet personality
and are great for cuddling. They are a cat that is calm and quiet, yet
very affectionate. They are extremely intelligent and can be easily
voice-trained to come when their name is called and to walk on a
leash. Because of their relaxed personalities, they do not possess
normal fighting instincts like other animals and must be kept indoors.


They are relaxed when put in a new surrounding with other animals,
and will likely meet their new companions with a kiss on the face.
Their docile nature makes them a perfect indoor pet -- the Ragdoll will
rarely jump on counters or destroy furniture or draperies.


The Ragdoll does not display the independence and aloofness for
which cats are generally known, but desire to be close to their family
members and to give all the love they can.  



COLORING

Ragdolls are born white and don't obtain their full coloring until about
2 years of age. They have beautiful, vivid blue eyes.


Recognized colors for Ragdolls are:

Seal:  Dark blackish-brown on the points, light creamy body

Blue: Gray on the points, creamy body.

Chocolate:  Brown (like a chocolate bar) on the points, almost white
body. Light, medium or dark chocolate shades are found in the breed).

Lilac:  Pinkish beige on the points, with an almost white body.Light,
medium or dark lilac shades are found in the breed).  


Flame colorpoint: Red points with a white body

Patterns

In addition to the five colors, Ragdolls traditionally come in three
patterns.  All Ragdolls are basically color point - the amount and
location of white on the body determines whether the Ragdoll is
Mitted or Bi-color.

Color points:  Body color is a creamy white, with dark colorizations on
the tail, face, ears, and feet.

Mitted:  Same coloring as the color points, but with white "mitts" on
the front paws and "boots" on the back legs.  Mitted colorization also
includes a white chest and chin, continuing along the stomach to the
base of the tail.

Bi-color:  An inverted, white "V" on the face, white chest and legs,
with white spotting elsewhere, except for the points.

Rare patterns include

Lynx point:  The striped effect is one of the precious patterns, a
pointed version of a patterned tabby.

Tortie, Flame, Cream, and Blue Cream Points:

Tortie points are pointed-pattern calicos.  

Flames have orange-colored points, while creams have diluted-orange
points.  
Blue cream points are pointed dilute calicos.

SIZE

Ragdolls are a very large cat and do not reach full size until 4 years of
age. Neutered males weigh between 15 and 26 lbs. Adult females
weigh about 4 lbs less and are slightly shorter.

FUR

The Ragdoll's fur is of medium to long in length with a silky, plush
rabbit-like texture that does not mat and with little shedding. The
Ragdoll requires a minimum of grooming.
King Moses @ 6 months       
           seal point
Queen Molly
@ 6 months
Queen Molly @ 2 years
Blue Cream Lynx
Queen Mya @ 1 year

Blue Cream Tortie