The Ragdoll cat, also known as the Brador cat, is the largest and heaviest cat among pet cats. The head is V-shaped and the eyes are big and round, very cute. Ragdoll cats are loved by the public because of their docile, friendly and patient personalities. If you have children at home and want to keep a pet cat, then the Ragdoll cat is definitely the first choice because he has a very good personality and will not go crazy and hurt the children no matter how much they scratch him.

1. Introduction to Ragdoll Cats

Ragdoll cat’s English name is Ragdoll, also known as Ragdoll cat, and its common name is Ragdoll cat. Originating in the United States, it is a variety cultivated by California woman Ann Baker. Although the Ragdoll cat is the largest cat among all pet cats, its character is very gentle, kind, and extremely tolerant; it can tolerate children's play without losing its temper, so the Ragdoll cat is a very ideal pet cat.

2. Morphological characteristics of Ragdoll cats

(1)Appearance characteristics

Ragdoll cats are particularly flabby and soft all over, like soft rag dolls. They are extremely cute and deeply loved by the public. The head is triangular in shape and the ears are very short and flat. Ragdoll cats have particularly beautiful eyes, which are royal blue and very lively; their eyes are large and bright. The limbs are of medium length, with the hind limbs being longer than the forelimbs.

(2) Coat characteristics

Ragdoll cats have a soft, untangled coat with a double coat, with shorter facial hair and longer neck hair. The hair on the tail is medium length, very fluffy and feathery. Ragdoll cats have three kinds of flowers: two-color ragdoll cat, two-color ragdoll cat, and two-color ragdoll cat. It is impossible for ragdoll cats to have pure colors. Every ragdoll cat has at least two colors on its body, which is extremely beautiful.

3. How to raise Ragdoll cats

(1) Ragdoll cats are relatively homely and do not like to go out, so they are suitable for raising indoors. Therefore, owners should purchase complete feeding equipment for him at home, such as: food bowls, water basins, cat climbing frames, cat scratching posts, etc. Ragdoll cats are very easy to be satisfied. When you take care of everything for them, they will be very happy.

(2) The coat of Ragdoll cats is relatively long. Owners should comb their coat 2-3 times a week. It would be great if they can bathe them once a week. Ragdoll cats enjoy their owners plucking their ear hairs very much, so Ragdoll owners can help them pluck their ear hairs when they have time, which will enhance the relationship between you. Ragdoll cats shed hair relatively lightly, so owners don’t have to worry about cat hair everywhere in their homes.

(3) When feeding a Ragdoll cat, don’t just feed it cat food, but supplement it with appropriate nutrients. You can provide it with meat (fish is best) 1-2 times a week. Drinking water is also very important for Ragdoll cats. Many owners will ignore this and think that cats do not need to drink water or do not drink too much water. In fact, drinking water is very useful for Ragdoll cats to immunize against diseases, but do not give it to cats. oxMilk, this won’t work.

4. How long does a Ragdoll cat live?

When we choose to raise a pet cat, we are all very concerned about its longevity. Every owner does not want to separate from his or her pet cat too quickly. In fact, the life span of a Ragdoll cat is much longer than that of ordinary pet cats. As long as the owners take good care of it and ensure adequate nutrition, the life span of a Ragdoll cat can be as long as more than 20 years.

5. How much does a Ragdoll cat cost?

The price of Ragdoll cats is affected by breed, size, age, and gender. Generally, pet Ragdoll cats are around 3,000-4,000. If it is a pure breed and very good-looking Ragdoll cat, the price may reach 10,000 to 20,000. Ragdoll cats aged 5-8 years old will be slightly more expensive.

Summary: Ragdoll cats are prone to a genetic disease among pet cats, HCM cardiac hypertrophy. Therefore, when buying a pet Ragdoll cat, everyone should choose carefully. With the most careful care during breeding, Ragdoll cats will not get sick easily.

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