About Ragdolls
American breeder Ann Baker created the first Ragdoll cat in the 1960s. Best known for their docile temperament and affectionate nature, Ragdolls have become one of the top 3 domestic feline breeds in the world. Ragdolls are often thought of as "dog-like cats" due to their playful and emotionally-intuitive nature making them a wonderful family companion.
The Breed Standard
Body
The Ragdoll cat is of medium to large size, with no extreme features. The body is broad, solid, long, and full, with a muscular feel. A moderate stomach pad may be present on the lower abdomen.
Head
The head is proportionately large with a broad, modified wedge shape that forms an equilateral triangle from the outside of the ears’ bases to the end of the muzzle. The muzzle is gently rounded.
Ears
The ears are medium sized, with wide bases and rounded tips. Ample furnishings may be present.
Coat
A Ragdoll cat’s coat is medium to long and displays more non-matting guard hairs than wooly undercoat. The coat’s length may be shorter in warm weather than in cold.
Color
Ragdoll kittens are born white. At full maturity, which takes place between the ages of 2 and 4 years, Ragdoll cats display a variety of colors and patterns and colors.
Colors include seal, chocolate, lilac, red, and blue. Patterns are colorpoint, mitted, bicolor, Van with possible lynx striping or tortie patterns.
Eyes
The eyes are large, with an oval shape. All purebred Ragdoll cats should have blue eyes.
Legs & Paws
The legs are of moderate length and heavily boned. The front legs often display shorter fur, while the hind legs show longer, feathery britches.
Tail
The Ragdoll cat’s tail is long and full.
