"Ragdoll cats" refers to a specific breed of cats known for their relaxed and calm temperament. They are often large in size with soft and fluffy fur.
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-LSB-...] grew up
with Ragdoll Cats, which are a larger breed of cat and therefore have different litter box needs.
In 2007, Dr. Meurs and her team discovered a different mutation causing HCM
in Ragdoll cats.
My cat is showing unnatural aggression My four year
old ragdoll cat, Mocha, has been with his sister since birth.
The coat of
ragdoll cats appear in four different patters called pointed, mitted, bicolor and lynx.
There's so much to love about these cats that many pet owners are asking, «how long
do ragdoll cats live?»
Mutations in the gene responsible for producing a particular protein in heart muscle cells - MYBPC3 (the cardiac myosin binding protein C gene) have been identified commonly in both Maine Coon and
Ragdoll cats affected with HCM (a different mutation is present in the two breeds), and similar mutations may also be seen in some other breeds.
For an interesting read, see these pages on Ragdoll history
by Ragdoll Cat Fanciers International.
If you want a sweet tempered, family oriented cat, then the
big Ragdoll cat may be the ideal kitty for you.
However as a
small Ragdoll Cat Breeder I can say the Mill Breeders make all breeders look bad.
These cheerful dogs are easy to obedience train, very sociable and get along with everyone including our
resident Ragdoll cats, Gary, Larry and Joanz.
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With positive reinforcement,
Ragdoll cats learn quickly and can pick up tricks as well as good behaviors such as using a scratching post.
We have many satisfied Vanillabelle Ragdoll Kitten owners who would be happy to speak to anyone about the cleanliness of our cattery, the quality of our breeding program, and the extremely loving temperaments and robust health of our
stunning Ragdoll cats & kittens.
The finding of mutations in an important cardiac protein called myosin binding protein C in affected lines of Maine Coon and
Ragdoll cats supports a heritable, genetic component of HCM in these breeds.
Feeding ragdoll cats and kittens is like feeding any cat and is highly important for the health and happiness of your pet.
This page contains a directory of rescues that focus strictly
on Ragdoll cats and mixes meeting the breed description.
My pets: Daisy - 19 1/2 year old chihuahua, Oscar - 16 year old lab mix, Tink - 10 year old dachshund, Dixie - 6 year old chihuahua mix, Tigg - 8 year
old Ragdoll cat, Darby - 8 year old brown tabby cat, 7 chickens: several of which were named after members of the Shadowridge team: Nikki, Betsy Ross, Becca, Lilac, Rue, Peppermint and Splash.
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There is a growing interest
in Ragdoll cats and small wonder, for a Ragdoll is indeed a very beautiful cat with a sweet temperament.
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Ragdoll cats are laidback and intelligent and are easily trainable.
The Ragdoll cat breed is known for being very congenial, getting along well with children, dogs, and other cats.
You can learn more about Ragdolls with
these Ragdoll cat breed facts, and meet more cats with jobs.
In fact, in some Maine coon and
ragdoll cats, we can even predict the disease.
There is ongoing work looking for further mutations that may contribute to HCM in Maine Coon and
Ragdoll cats, along with other breeds such as the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Sphynx where a higher prevalence of HCM has been reported or suggested.
The Ragdoll cat is carefully bred to produce large affectionate animals in three patterns, two with white (mitted and bi-color) and one with no white (colorpoint).
These gene defects are common in Maine Coon and
Ragdoll cats, with some studies showing up to 30 - 40 % or more of cats carrying one or two defective genes.
They also have 2
Ragdoll cats; Sebrina and Skids.
She established the IRCA, International
Ragdoll Cat Association, and set standards for everyone who wanted to sell and breed Ragdoll cats.
She protected
our Ragdoll cats and they became best of friends.