Breeds of cats: ragdoll

There was a breed of Ragdoll cats from crossing angora white cat and Burmese cat. Externally, the Ragdolls are similar to the Burmese, butdiffer more wide chest, massive paws. By the way, thanks to the ragdolls appeared another breed of cats - ragamuffin. The weight of the ragdolls varies between 4-6 kg for cats and 6-9 kg for cats. Ragdoll is a really big animal, which can be up to 1 meter long (from the nose to the tip of the tail). Ragdolls have three types of colors: mitthed, colorpoint, bicolor. There are four colors of colors: strength, chocolate, lilac and blue.

For cats is characteristic deep blue color of eyes. Animals with green eyes are rare. Ragdoll eyes slightly mow to the bridge of the nose, because of which the cat always has a slightly puzzled expression of the muzzle.

The name of the breed "ragdoll" comes fromEnglish ragdoll, which means "rag doll". This name of the breed of cats ragdoll received because of its nature. If you take a cat in your arms, then she Slow and completely relaxes, with it you can do anything you want: squeeze, hug, iron. The cat behaves exactly like a rag doll.

Such a unique feature ragdolls are requiredthe fact that they have a certain muscular "inhibition". So, the cat can completely relax and take the most unusual poses that you choose for it. But relaxed cats have negative sides too. So, if the cat suddenly falls, then it does not turn over to land on its paws. therefore Even with a fall from a small height, a ragdoll may be injured.

Ragdoll breed is distinguished by its phlegmatic character, so these cats are great for thosefamilies where there are young children. You can not be afraid that the cat will fight back when she just gets bored, that she is constantly being squeezed. Due to their tolerance ragdolls never rebuff. It's even better to say that a cat does not just suffer when it is squeezed, but she does not care what is done to her. If only the hosts were close.

But even such a phlegmatic and inhibited ragdolls does not prevent them from enjoying the game. Here to play a cat is very much in love. They run, jump, frolic. It's not even clear where those quiet and affectionate little cats go. By the way, in ragdolls almost completely absent the hunting instinct.

Ragdoll loves being in the hands of the hosts, and to be hugged. Even if the embrace is boring ragdoll, the cat still does not show it. Such is her character. The cat loves its owner more than anyone else in the world. It is always completely adjusted to the rhythms and life of the host. And she does not care where she is, if only with the owner. If, due to your work, you often have to go on business trips, you can easily take a cat with you. It is not afraid of a change of terrain or noise around, because it is in the hands of its owner, which means that there is nothing to be afraid of.

Ragdollam is very important to communicate with people. To humans, cats are most affectedaffection. In general, Ragdoll tries to be friends with everyone and never quarrel. Even to defend their territory, the ragdoll will not, since it is not in his nature to fight other cats. If you think that the ragdoll is afraid of other animals, you are mistaken. Ragdollam does not know fear, but that does not mean that they will climb everywhere they are not asked.

Ragdollov is distinguished by one more feature: they are very smart. These cats are lighter than other breedstraining. Ragdolls quickly get used to walking on a leash, although they prefer to be carried in their arms like little children. Ragdolls are very easy to accustom to the toilet, they quickly remember their name, understand what you are saying, and even catch your mood by the intonation of the voice. Very often ragdolls even try to talk to their masters. Loud meowing ragdoll will not pester you, because the voice of the cat is very quiet and soft.

It is very easy to care for a cat: it is enough to comb the ragdoll wool once a day to remove dead hairs. Bathing ragdolls is highly discouragedIndeed, this breed of cat really does not tolerate water.