Ragdoll
About
Ragdolls are famously floppy — they go limp in your arms when picked up, earning their name. Large, blue-eyed, and extraordinarily gentle, they are often called puppy cats for their loyalty and easygoing nature.
History
Ragdolls are a fairly modern breed, developed in the 1960s in California by breeder Ann Baker. The foundation cat was a white domestic longhair named Josephine, known for her calm temperament. Ragdolls were officially recognized by TICA in 1979.
🧠 Temperament
Extremely gentle, calm, follows owners room to room, tolerant with children.
🏠 Care Notes
Semi-long coat needs twice-weekly brushing. Very indoor-suited and should not be left alone for long periods. Prone to HCM and bladder stones.
✨ Fun Fact
Ragdoll kittens are born white; their full color-point markings develop by about two years of age.