Ragdolls are large and well-balanced cats. The head is large, broad having modified wedge-shape. Ears are of medium size, moderately flared, and wide at the base with rounded tips tilting in the forward direction. Eyes are sparkling and vividly blue coloured. The chest and neck are strong large and heavy. Tail is long and curly.
Ragdolls have long coat, which is easy to groom. The coat usually comes in six different colours such as cream, red, seal, chocolate, lilac and blue. |
Ann Baker, a cat breeder of Riverside, California, bred Ragdoll cats in 1960. Ragdoll is a big cat breed, which is popular for its relaxed and calm temperament. The name Ragdoll was derived from the nature of these cats of going completely limp and relaxed, when picked up. There is also an association named after this cat breed called the International Ragdoll Cat Association (IRCA) founded in 1971.
