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Cat Day
"She sights a Bird—she chuckles—
She flattens—then she crawls—
She runs without the look of feet—
Her eyes increase to Balls—"
~ She Sights A Bird, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
Here Kitty, Kitty! This is your day!
This beautiful Ragdoll tartan was inspired by Iona, the designer's own Ragdoll cat, and incorporates all the colours found in her coat, along with additional shades representing the other colours found within the Ragdoll family. At the heart of the tartan is an added sapphire-blue centre, representing perhaps the breed's most captivating feature — their characteristically striking blue eyes!
The Ragdoll is a relatively modern breed, developed in California by American breeder Ann Baker during the 1960s. Ragdolls are found in six principal colours — seal, chocolate, red, blue, lilac and cream — with blue, lilac and cream being the dilute counterparts of seal, chocolate and red.
Ragdolls are particularly known for their gentle, affectionate and placid temperaments, and the breed's wonderfully descriptive name comes from the tendency noted in the original breeding stock to become exceptionally relaxed — sometimes going almost completely limp — when picked up. In other words, rather like a furry little rag doll!
Particularly popular in both the UK and the USA, Ragdolls are also known for being unusually sociable cats. Some display distinctly "dog-like" behaviour, seeking out human company and following their favourite people from room to room — or even around the garden — almost "at heel."
Meow! Purr! 💙 🤎 🤍 🤎 🐈 🐈 🐈 🐱 🐱 🐱
Ragdolls were developed in the 1960’s by Ann Baker; a breeder in Riverside California.
The origin of the Ragdoll breed consisted almost entirely of free-roaming cats. Ann bred Josephine, a domestic longhaired white female that was found running loose in her neighborhood, to other cats she owned or found. The offspring of this female had unique temperament traits that were very endearing including their loud throaty purr. By selecting individuals with the look, temperament and criteria she wanted for her breeding program, she created the Ragdoll breed.
This cat breed is one of the largest out there, with males weighing up to 20 lbs! This cat is notoriously social, good with children and pets, making them a good fit for homes with plenty of activity.
The Ragdoll has a silky single coat (without a separate under layer of fur) and is lower-matting than other medium-haired cat coats. However, it still requires brushing at least twice a week to help avoid matting.
For more about the Ragdoll breed, click the kitty cat!