The origin of the Ragdoll dates back to 1960 when a white female Persian was mated with a male Birman.

The Ragdoll does not have the instinct to defend itself and is therefore an ideal indoor cat. This breed is popular amongst cat--lovers that live in units. However, RAGGIES recommend that all cats are kept within the bounds of their owner's property.

The group of kittens on the right are a itter of 5 males- 2 seal bi-colour (lying down) and 3 seal colourpoint (standing). Bred by the owners of RAGGIES Cattery. Weren't they brilliant, posing as they did for this photo? One of the Bi-colour kittens is living in the Maldives and survived the recent Tsunami!

BEAU, OUR CURRENT STUD CAT. HE IS A BLUE POINT. (He is very affectionate)

The Ragdoll is classed as a large cat. The temperament is pretty lay-back!*- Hence their name- "Ragdoll." Eyes are blue and coat is semi-longhair with points on their ears, tail, face and legs. A Ragdoll's fur is silky in texture (Angora) and requires a minimu amount of grooming. They come in colours and patterns: Colours are: Seal, Chocolate, Lilac and Blue. Patterns are: Colourpoint, Mitted and Bi-colour.

* "Lay-back" is a colloquial expression meaning mild-tempered or easy-going.

GENDER.

The gender of a Ragdoll makes little difference when they are sterilised at 12 weeks old. There is almost no difference in behaviour or affection. Males will NOT spray as their equipment has not been "enabled" and they do not have an urge to mark their territory ! Many people ask for a female kitten under the mistaken belief that they are more affectionate. This is incorrect. We have found that Males can actually be more affectionate than females, although in most cases there will be no difference. It must be said though that male kittens will grow larger than females. This of course means that there will be more cat to cuddle! We would respectfully request that prospective buyers do not leave all our males kittens wondering why nobody loves them!

RAGGIES kittens go to their new owners at 12-13 weeks old , having had two vaccinations . They will have been wormed and will have been sterilised at 12 weeks old. All kittens are registered with the F.C.C.of W.A. as pedigree animals.