Ragdoll Cats and Their Unusual Resting Positions: Captured in These Adorable Pictures
Cats in sinks are a common sight for many cat owners and enthusiasts.
Have you ever seen the site, catsinsinks.com? It is really cute – it is only cats in sinks and if you keep clicking “Show me another cat in a sink!” – you will keep seeing photos of cats in sinks!
It was the inspiration for this post – and well, Caymus has been submitted to their site and when I saw Charlie doing it – I figured it was time for this post!
Resting in the Sink
Meet my Rags. Rags is the reason Floppycats website exists. He came into my life when I was 10 years old, and he passed in 2009 when I was 29 years old.
Caymus in a Sink
Caymus’ coat is the breed description for a Ragdoll cat – it is plush, doesn’t mat, and feels divinely luxurious.
The Ragdoll cat is a large, color-pointed cat breed known for going floppy when picked up, hence why they got the name “ragdoll.”
Huck in a Sink
Because of their sweet, laid-back dispositions, these cats make excellent family pets – but before you adopt, how much do you know about Ragdoll cats? Check your knowledge here with some basic Ragdoll cat facts about the breed.
Summer in a Sink
Do you know how Ragdoll cats got their name? Ragdolls earned their unusual name because these cats will go limp and relaxed when they are picked up and held.
“Sometimes You Get That Sinking Feline”
Ragdoll cats have a very distinct look, with bright blue eyes, a semi-long coat, and fairly large bodies.
Staying Cool While Indulging in What I Like Best, Snoozing
Distinctions between the purity of certain colors or patterns only matter if you want a Ragdoll for the show ring. Otherwise, these cats all have the same mild, loving personality regardless of coloring.
Yeti, a 4-Month Old Lilac, Bicolor Lynx Kitten
Ragdoll cats are known colloquially as “floppy cats”; after all, they got their name, “Ragdoll,” from being floppy. Many Ragdoll cats are known to literally “flop.”
Theo Loooooves to Sleep in My Sink in the Summer.
Ragdoll colors and patterns tend to come in slowly, and all Ragdoll breeds besides minks are born white.
Homey Raye in a Sink
Ragdoll patterns include:
- Mitted (with a blaze)
- Colorpoint
- Lynx
- Torbie
- Tortie
- Bicolor
- Includes Van, True, Mid High White, High Mitted
You’re Not Going To Throw Me Out on My Ear Are You?
Do you have a Ragdoll cat? Do you have a dog? How do they get along?
One of the questions I am asked quite frequently is whether or not Ragdoll cats get along with dogs. After all, we all know the stereotypes about cats and dogs hating each other. But is that true, or is it just what cartoons teach us, and can Ragdoll cats and dogs co-exist in a home?
Blue Belle Waiting for the Stylist
Did you know that a Ragdoll’s color changes depending on temperature? The depth of their color will depend on their internal temperature, the outside temperature, what they eat, their genetics and more.
Dance Little Sister in a Sink
The lifespan of a Ragdoll Cat – The average lifespan of a Ragdoll cat is 9-15 years. They can certainly live longer.
Diamond in a Sink
Ragdoll cats are known worldwide for their pleasant personalities, lavishly good looks, and considerable size. Ragdolls are among the largest cat breeds out there.
Newman in a Sink
Have you ever made DIY homemade cat food? Pet owners of all kinds have been exploring different options for their beloved pets over the past several years regarding diet. As a result, many cat owners have switched from traditional cat food choices to creating DIY homemade cat foods at home.
Yuna in a Sink
Have you wondered “Is grain free bad for cats or is grain free good for cats?”
Maddie in a Sink
Cat allergies are commonly associated with cat fur, but contrary to popular belief, this is not the main cause of the allergy. In most cases, the fur is merely the carrier. The main triggers are specific proteins found in the cat’s saliva and urine, and cat dander (dead skin).
Maddie in a Different Sink
Have you ever wondered how often to take your cat to the vet? There are differing opinions on how often to take your cat to the vet.
Maddie in Sink at Her Lake House
Just enjoying my sink.
Harry of O’Fallon in a Sink
Sneakers in a Sink
Lexi in a Sink
There is no such thing as a short haired Ragdoll cat.
Kitty Kitty Baby in a Sink
Having cat hair on your clothes simply comes with the territory, but there are some things that you can do about it. It is possible to have a lovely kitty in your house and still have clean clothes.
Teddy in the Sink
Berkley in His Favorite Spot
Upside down in the sink.
Samantha in a Sink
Raina in a Sink
Theo in a Sink
Chewbacca in a Sink
Mooshu in a Sink
Blu (With Bella in the Backround) In the Sink
Inkie in a Sink
Anemone Pippa in a Sink
Milo, a Blue Bicolor Ragdoll, and Rory, a Norwegian Forest Cat
Milo, a Blue Bicolor
Milo, Maybe This Is More Comfortable
Hodge in the Butler’s Pantry
Peppermint in a Sink
Mango and Gypsy Cuddle in the Sink.
Dinky in a Sink
Inkie, Seal Mitted Ragdoll
Blue Point Shale, at 1 Years Old, Loving His Sink.
Simonsezz Angel Mae, in a Bathroom Sink When She Was Just 3 Months Old.
Simonsezz Angel Mae, Now, at Nearly 7 Months Old
Emmie in the Bathroom Sink
Alarming Moments: Cats Caught in Embarrassing and Compromising Situations
Sometimes you’ll catch your kitty in a compromising pose – as these cats prove.
Feline Fiascos: Cats Caught in Embarrassing and Compromising Situations
Does Your Cat Twitch When Being Pet?
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome – sometimes called rippling skin syndrome – is a condition that can affect some cats. It gives them extremely sensitive skin, which can cause them distress, particularly if they are petted in that area.
LEARN THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Unfairly Labeled: Cat Lovers Speak Out Against the Harmful Stereotypes and Unjust Treatment of Orange Cats
Orange cats are more likely to be males than females, but are they the airheaded species of the feline world? Many hilarious videos of cat antics can be credited to fuzzy, ginger kitties, but can the urban legends be true? Can their sweet, affectionate, and simple nature be attributed to genes?
Cat Lovers Speak Out Against the Harmful Stereotypes and Unjust Treatment of Orange Cats
Two Largest Cat Breeds – 17 Pound Cats?!
Maine Coon cats and Ragdoll cats are the two most popular large cat breeds in the world. They both have long, beautiful coats and imposing figures, and they are both outstanding cats, but there are some key differences between these two gorgeous cats.
18 Differences in Ragdoll Cats Vs Maine Coon Cats
Hi, I’m Jenny Dean, creator of Floppycats! Ever since my Aunt got the first Ragdoll cat in our family, I have loved the breed. Inspired by my childhood Ragdoll cat, Rags, I created Floppycats to connect, share and inspire other Ragdoll cat lovers around the world,
This should be titled “Ragdolls and Their Love Affair with Sinks.” LOL 🙂 <3
Soooo freakin' cute!
Big hugs & lots of love & purrs!
Patti & Miss Pink Sugarbelle 🙂 <3
That’s Patti – might change up the title next month per your suggestion!
None of my ragdolls have ever slept in the sink or have been remotely interested in the sink. They associate the sink with water (their mortal enemy in their mind) and want nothing to do with it.
=) I can understand that. Several of mine have never shown any interest.