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Not all ragdolls are lap cats...but they do want to be close. ALWAYS touching! My Shelby loves to be held and I can hold her like a baby for hours....Harley never wants to be held for more than a few moments, but as soon as we sit, he is up lying next to you with a paw out to touch your leg or arm. Kaci is the same way....she will be a lapcat sometimes, but for the most part just wants to "touch".
Does anyone have a Ragdoll cat, and are they as wonderful and docile as I hear?
I'm not so sure that's a legitimate breed.
Apparently, the developer of this "breed", a woman named Ann Baker, took her cat Josephine to a lab at the University of Cali after Josephine was injured in a car accident in the 1960s.
After being treated at the U of C lab, Josephine (who was an ordinary, non-pedigreed cat) went on to later give birth to an exceptionally friendly litter of kittens. Ann Baker claimed this was the result of a "secret government genetic experiment" performed on josephine while she was at the U of C lab. Genetic experts deny this.
All ragdoll cats are descendants of this (non-pedigreed) cat, Josephine.
Baker, a professional cat breeder, went on to get other breeders onboard with this idea, then trademarked the term "ragdoll cat" and set up her own registry, to enforce stringent standards on anyone who wanted to breed or sell cats under that name.
I wouldn't pay any extra money for a cat that was supposed to be a "ragdoll".
It's all a scam.
There are so many sweet cats with gentle dispositions that need homes, that are available for free.
Why pay extra money for a silly scam like this?
I'm not so sure that's a legitimate breed.
Apparently, the developer of this "breed", a woman named Ann Baker, took her cat Josephine to a lab at the University of Cali after Josephine was injured in a car accident in the 1960s.
After being treated at the U of C lab, Josephine (who was an ordinary, non-pedigreed cat) went on to later give birth to an exceptionally friendly litter of kittens. Ann Baker claimed this was the result of a "secret government genetic experiment" performed on josephine while she was at the U of C lab. Genetic experts deny this.
All ragdoll cats are descendants of this (non-pedigreed) cat, Josephine.
Baker, a professional cat breeder, went on to get other breeders onboard with this idea, then trademarked the term "ragdoll cat" and set up her own registry, to enforce stringent standards on anyone who wanted to breed or sell cats under that name.
I wouldn't pay any extra money for a cat that was supposed to be a "ragdoll".
It's all a scam.
Of course they are legitimate breed. How do you think any breed started? They are recognized by CFA and TICA. Just google and more info than you could ever imagine will come up. Go to any cat show and you'll see them being showed.
One other thing I wanted to mention about Raggies is their gorgeous coats! They are much like a rabbits fur...very, very soft and thick. As they age, they grow thick manes and feathers. Your hand just disappears when you pet them! Of course, this all leads to wonderful "fur tornados" winging their way across your floors!
Of course they are legitimate breed. How do you think any breed started? They are recognized by CFA and TICA. Just google and more info than you could ever imagine will come up. Go to any cat show and you'll see them being showed.
No, they are not.
The government and the University of California categorically denies that there was any "secret government genetic experiment" on cat breeder Ann Baker's non-pedigreed cat Josephine during the 1960s or at any other time.
Ann Baker refused to believe this, trademarked the term "ragdoll", and set up a registry.
There are many beautiful, affectionate, and loving non-pedigreed cats available for free.
No, they are not.
The government and the University of California categorically denies that there was any "secret government genetic experiment" on cat breeder Ann Baker's non-pedigreed cat Josephine during the 1960s or at any other time.
Ann Baker refused to believe this, trademarked the term "ragdoll", and set up a registry.
There are many beautiful, affectionate, and loving non-pedigreed cats available for free.
Oh Please! Of course, Ann baker was an eccentric old woman who TRIED to pass all of this crap off. Of course there was no "secret experiments" That is not to say it is not a breed....In fact, in 2006, SUPREME CHAMPION Errol Flyn of Soulmates was CFA cat of the year. Someone better tell the million of breeders across the world Raggies are not legit!
I don't deny there are many, beautiful , affectionate and loving non-peds who need home...but don't bash a breed because of it. Do your homework!
Oh Please! Of course, Ann baker was an eccentric old woman who TRIED to pass all of this crap off. Of course there was no "secret experiments" That is not to say it is not a breed....In fact, in 2006, SUPREME CHAMPION Errol Flyn of Soulmates was CFA cat of the year. Someone better tell the million of breeders across the world Raggies are not legit!
I don't deny there are many, beautiful , affectionate and loving non-peds who need home...but don't bash a breed because of it. Do your homework!
I agree. It is a legit breed, or else CFA and TICA would not have registered them and there would be no such thing as a breed standard for Ragdolls. The pedigree is proof.
I don't like when people throw that in my face either, that I should have adopted a cat instead of BUYING one. Maybe I wanted a cat with certain traits and fell in love with a specific breed. Should I not be allowed to buy one then?
It feels as if it's okay for people to buy dogs, but not okay to buy cats, because they are of lower rank (which they are not). People who want a Great Dane, would not like to end up with a Chiuaua. Why can't it be the same with cats?
No, they are not.
The government and the University of California categorically denies that there was any "secret government genetic experiment" on cat breeder Ann Baker's non-pedigreed cat Josephine during the 1960s or at any other time.
Ann Baker refused to believe this, trademarked the term "ragdoll", and set up a registry.
There are many beautiful, affectionate, and loving non-pedigreed cats available for free.
who said Ragdolls don't shed.? That is BS. I have two 22 lb raggies and a "nonshedding" bichon so why am I using the vacuum cleaner at least twice a day. Anytime you just pet a raggie they shed a pile and we comb every day at least once. At our house cat hair is a condiment....
I give up...who said they don't shed? Using a Zoom Groom every other day or so, controls the hair tremendously. That...and buy a superior vacuum!
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Of course they are legitimate breed. How do you think any breed started? They are recognized by CFA and TICA. Just google and more info than you could ever imagine will come up. Go to any cat show and you'll see them being showed.
