We are talking about the Ragdoll cat. People want to know where it comes from. The majority of cat breeds have been ‘Made in America’ and the story is no different for this popular cat breed. The Ragdoll comes from … please continue reading
The question in the title is asking whether all Ragdoll cats are calm or laid-back. The answer is straightforward. Not all Ragdoll cats are calm. I can say this despite the fact that one of the defining features of this … please continue reading
This is a question which resurfaces from time to time. My views have changed slightly over the years so I’d like to have a second go at answering the question. The starting point is to ask what is the best … please continue reading
The Ragdoll was ‘created’ in the 1960s and somewhat by chance the breed has become a premier cat breed for the 21st century. If you buy a purebred Ragdoll from a breeder she or she may insist that you keep … please continue reading
The cat breed which is the most affectionate is the Ragdoll, a cat breed from California ‘manufactured’ during the heyday of the creation of new breeds. At the other end of the spectrum and low on affection is the well-known, … please continue reading
What can I say? I am horrified. But I am not surprised. Sarah Hartwell, the internet’s doyenne of cat fancy history, has a shocking snippet of information regarding the early days of the Ragdoll cat breed tucked away within one … please continue reading
The answer is that they are or were almost the same cat but the Ragdoll has to be pointed with blue eyes while the RagaMuffin can be in a wide range of coat types and is not restricted to the … please continue reading
Is there a new cat breed coming out next year? This is an actual question I have been asked by a cat lover. Though what true cat lover would think of a cat as a fashion item with a new style … please continue reading
This is a large format Vimeo video of a selection of Helmi Flick’s cat photographs. As she has taken thousands upon thousands of outstanding photographs the selection was made randomly. It was a case of whatever came to hand. That … please continue reading
This is a cat health problem question posed by a visitor today. It is reproduced verbatim. This is the link to the comment. My cat has skin scabs, have used flea products, sprays powders and carpet treatments. none of which … please continue reading
