Ragdoll Breed
The Ragdoll is a cat breed with blue eyes and a distinct colour point coat. It is a large and muscular semi-longhair cat with a soft and silky coat. Developed by American breeder Ann Baker, it is best known for its docile and placid temperament and affectionate nature. The name "Ragdoll" is derived from the tendency of individuals from the original breeding stock to go limp and relaxed when picked up.
Ragdolls come in 6 different colours - seal, chocolate, flame/red, and the corresponding "dilutes" like blue, lilac and cream (this also includes the tortoiseshell and tabby pattern in all colours and the three patterns).
There are three different patterns:
- Pointed - One colour darkening at the extremities (nose, ears, tail and paws)
- Mitted - Same as pointed, but with white paws, back legs have white boots, and abdomen. With or without a blaze (a white line or spot on the face), but must have a "belly stripe" (white stripe that runs from the chin to the genitals) and a white chin.
- Bicolour — White legs, white inverted 'V' on the face, white abdomen and sometimes white patches on the back (Excessive amounts of white, or "high white," on a bicolour is known as the Van pattern, although this doesn't occur nearly as often as the other patterns).
Color Point
Mitted Minimum White
Mitted Maximum White
Minimum White
Maximum White
