- pinkisthenewblue
- 4 years ago
I have no insight on rag dolls and I am sooooo not a cat person but this breed would be my one exception. They’re SO CUTE!!!! I can’t wait to see pictures when you get one 🙂
I have no insight on rag dolls and I am sooooo not a cat person but this breed would be my one exception. They’re SO CUTE!!!! I can’t wait to see pictures when you get one 🙂
Why is it so important that you get a purebred ragdoll?
I’ve never had one but my mum does…we had all moggies when I was growing up, DH and I have two at the moment…mum’s ragdoll is actually the only purebred cat we’ve had in the family, and her temperament is pretty awful at times. They’re beautiful cats, but in my experience they can be a bit psycho despite their cuddly reputation (FYI: I’m a vet)
I have no recs for current breeders but just wanted to say I grew up with a Ragdoll and he was my best friend. He was gorgeous, gentle, smart, and the biggest lovebug. He slept on my bed every night and lived to be 19 years old. My aunt used to breed them and had a house full of friendly cats – it was impossible to go over there and NOT have a cat in yourlap. 🙂
Ragdolls are great, but super expensive cats where I’m from. They were $1000 dollars about 15 years ago when my family looked for one. We ended up with 2 cats from a breeder than breed 50% ragdool and 50% himalayan. Interestingly enough, one looked like a ragdoll and one looked like a himalayan and each had the personalities of the breed they looked at. The ragdoll was super sweet, chill, mellow, and friendly, and the himalayan is more skiddish, but super cuddly. The ragdoll was my favorite and she made even the purest of dog lovers love her. However, ragdolls also have a lot of health problems associated with them, and shorter lifespans than most cats. My ragdoll looking cat suffered arthritis and passed away recently at around 15 years of age.
Here’s our beautiful floof
My friend works in a vet office and the ones she’s seen always have the traditional personality. My old professor also owns 2 with the same traditional personality too.
Here’s my ragdoll! She’ll be 3 in May. She has the sweetest personality, acts like a puppy and follows us everywhere we go. I’m from MN, so I don’t have a breeder recommendation, but if you and you’re Fiance work full-time I would recommend getting two instead of one, so they will have a companion! Our cat is very needy and loves attention, but sadly our condo doesn’t allow more than one cat. We’re buying a house this fall and plan to get a companion for her, this time a rescue!
They look like regular longhaired cats to me so why not just adopt. Unless you’re into doing shows there’s no reason to get a cat from a breeder
I own a ragdoll!! He’s amazing! So loving and cuddley and he’s awesome with kids… he lets my niece and nephew pet him and tolerates them being a little too aggressive. I’m on the east coast so unfortunately I can’t help you with any reputable breeders. I have to say when you get your kitty be prepared to own lots of lint rollers!
Louis always thought he was a humble street cat…then he read this thread and learned he’s a “fancy” cat! 🎩🥂
And yes, very social mixes exist, but it’s much harder to determine that at the kitten stage.
Hi! I’m from across the pond but we have a ragdoll! He is named Boris and is our absolute baby! They really do make the best pets!
I’m not surprised you can’t find a rescue – why would anyone give them up!?
If you do buy from a breeder like we did, I would just make sure you are able to visit the litter with mum and generally they shouldn’t be letting them leave until around 12 weeks at least.
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