Tell me about your Ragdoll?

[StrongLikeMamma]

I really love them, they seem so beautiful and loving!

I’d like to know more about them. Have only ever had moggies.

Bonus points for pics 💛

I have three, what would like to know? I never thought I'd have more than two cats (I also have a BSH) but I just love my Ragdolls, they are so gentle and sweet, they're a bit addictive! My two girls are lap cats, the male is very loving and good company but he isn't really a lap cat, he prefers to sit next to me although he does occasionally come and have a cuddle and he loves a stroke and chin scratch.

They potter about after us all day, greet us at the door, sleep on the end of our bed and are just lovely. If you do get one, there are Ragdoll rescue groups but they only usually allow you to adopt one if you don't have any other cats. I already had my BSH so I researched very thoroughly and found and ethical breeder that did genetic screening and heart checks as Ragdolls can be affected by the conditions PKD and HCM and I didn't want to encourage unethical breeding. Never buy one from a back yard breeder, you're just promoting cruelty and taking the risk of getting a sick cat if you do . They are indoor cats - I know some people on here let them out but it's really not a good idea, they are too gentle, too stealable and they have very little road sense, generally. They are bred to be indoor only and most reputable breeders will get you to sign a contract to say you will never let them roam outside of a pet secure garden.

They don't like being left on their own, either. If you have one, you need to be at home most of the day or you need to get another cat or dog to keep them company or they get lonely.

Soz, I'd love to add pics but I want to remain anonymous and I have real life friends that I know are on here.

My adult daughter’s Ragdoll is a terror 😄 He’s really naughty and not all that affectionate.
She adores him, though he’s quite unlike the docile Ragdoll she had as a child!
Very handsome though.
I think it just goes to show that they’re all different. He is also more intelligent than your average Ragdoll.

I have birmans which are very similar looks wise and are very affectionate. My vet told me they’re her favourite breed due to their natures - she says ragdolls are a lot less sweet natured.

Are all your cameras broken or something?

My ragdoll is a treasure, she’s affectionate and plays fetch & I’d whistle trained. My mum jokes she’s a dog in a cat body. I absolutely adore her and am considering another

Ha! Good question! 🤣

I love this idea - fed my neighbour’s RD recently and he was hilarious! So interactive and playful. It’s what got me thinking that I’d like to know more about them.

Do you mind sharing how much you paid for your kittens?

Ooo will have a read up on Birmans . Thanks 👍

What does he do that’s so naughty?

Here’s a picture of my black mog. You could do a lot worse than a haus panther. 😻🐈‍⬛

Pain in the arse, loud meows that sound like they are shouting at you but look….

Experiences 'poophoria' and parkours around the living room furniture in the early hours of the day 😂 adores her heating pad

My raggy is purring away on my lap as I type this.

He showed little interest in us as a kitten, which was disappointing at the time, but they mature late. At around 4 years of age he fell in love with us and became extremely clingy and vocal. Follows me like a shadow, howls if I leave the house. Very affectionate, kind of tender, such as gently pawing my face. He's very tolerant yet extremely demanding, I call him the rat terrier: when he wants something he will not stop at anything to get at, which can lead to naughty, attention seeking behaviour. Massive personality, and very clever.

He is also hilarious. I adore him.

We paid £595 in 2019 with a registered breeder, but you're looking at almost twice that now.

I agree with the earlier post about backyard breeders. For the love of God please do NOT go with anyone selling them on Gumtree etc., it's a false economy. They need to be TICA or GCCF registered, that way you know they're not inbred or riddled with genetic problems. Apparently PKD is rare in ragdolls, but HCM is rampant, around 30% of them carry the HCM gene. Of these, many will be dead before the age age of two.

A registered breeder should be able to provide not only their lineage, but also proof that both parents tested negative for the main HCM gene. It's not 100%, but it will dramatically reduce the chances. I requested proof of both parents' certificates before committing to buying, the breeder emailed me the certificates no problem. Failure to do that if requested is a red flag.

If you can attend a few cat shows, you may find breeders there. We found ours via the British Ragdoll Cat Club, in the list of TBRCC registered breeders.

Having said all this, we are now getting a second cat but have decided to offer a home to a rescue cat from Safe Haven Egypt. I call him the honorary ragdoll as he's no particular breed, but apparently he follows all the visitors around, which is the main characteristic I love about ragdolls :)

Birman cat tax (he’s soooo adorable)

Cuuute pics everyone!! 💛💛💛

My friend has 4, i go visit and feed them when she goes away for weekends, they are gorgeous! So so sweet and cuddly.

You asked what Remy does that’s so naughty. Have a look at this pic. Can you see that the dressing table is sitting at an angle? That’s because he somehow broke it! Look at his evil genius face peeking out 😄
On the day he was neutered, the vet told my daughter that he may be out of it for a while. She has a video of him climbing the curtains.
The cone around his neck? He got it off and trotted into the living room carrying it in his mouth 🤣
He will get hold of the end of the toilet roll and unravel the roll all over the house!
Remy isn’t a typical Ragdoll.

Remy

Mine is only 50% ragdoll (50% Persian) - so he doesn't have the colouring but does have the personality

He is very clingy and TOO affectionate (no personal space 😂) - loves us all but is IN LOVE with my husband (absolutely obsessed)

He is too sweet and very bloody annoying also a bit naughty (eats shite he shouldn't and gets a bad tummy)

He doesn't groom himself and often had twigs etch stuck in his masses of fur

We also joke he is part dog

We rehomed him from someone else because he didn't like living with another cat (who was actually a full ragdoll)

We adore him but not sure if want to actually pay the mega bucks for a pedigree one

I got these two about three months ago and they have totally bonded. I was torn between getting a Maine coon or ragdoll but the MC breeder I chose suddenly had this one become available. But it became obvious really quickly he needed a playmate so I contacted the ragdoll breeder I selected who had this beautiful boy looking for a home. Both are very loving and I’m besotted with both. I now have 7 cats, the other five are just regular cats but that’s me done for good now.

My beautiful boy was pts last Friday :( Simba lived with us for 13 years.. very sad...he was ragdoll mixed with siamese

They are great companions , very patient with children and just a gorgeous little creatures 😍 will miss him forever 😢

Aw he’s beautiful! 💛

Sending hugs x x