About Ragdolls

Anyone who has a Ragdoll will know all there is to know, or nearly, but I have written this page to give an insight to the Ragdoll for anybody who might be thinking of having a Ragdoll as part of their family.

The Ragdoll cat originated from California is the United States in the 1960's by a lady called Ann Baker. There has been conflicting stories as to how these cats were bred. But one thing is sure we are very lucky to have these beautiful cats come into our lives.

They were introduced to England in 1981 by two ladies who had seen the breed in American magazines. Four Blossom Time Cats were imported into England to start a breeding programme in this country.

The characteristics of a Ragdoll are quite unique, they are renowned for their laid back temperament, their blue eyes and they are such sociable animals. They can grow to become quite a large cat and as they mature they become more beautiful.

Their coat is of semi-long hair, its texture is silky and dense. The fur is quite low maintenance, not like a persian's coat. A Ragdoll's coat will not matt and just needs a regular brush.

The Ragdoll cat is an indoor cat and therefore this should be taken into account if you are thinking of having one of these cats. They live quite happily indoors but if you have got the facilities you can give them a safe outside run.

A Ragdoll kitten should not be left on their own for long periods of time, as they do not cope well with this, therefore I will not sell Ragdoll kittens to people that are out of the house all day.