Red Ragdolls or Flame Point Ragdoll Cats

ByJenny Dean April 14, 2023April 16, 2023

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Red Ragdolls are red or orange in color. They are also known as flame point Ragdolls. “Flame” is the term CFA (Cat’s Fancier’s Association) uses to identify reds. Ragdoll Fanciers Worldwide provides a good example of the different patterns and colors, but we have included some here. Please also check out the Ragdoll Fanciers Worldwide Website (link below). According to the data provided by the CFA, here is what the red point Ragdoll patterns look like:

The Red Point Ragdoll Cat

For this pattern, the body of the Ragdoll cat is clear white in color, with any shading present in the same tone as the points. The points appear bright apricot to deep red in color. Please note that deeper shades are preferred to lighter ones, with a lack of barring desirable. The eye color of the Red Point Ragdoll is blue. The nose leather and the paw pads for the Red Point Ragdoll appear to be flesh or coral pink in color.

The Red Lynx Point Ragdoll Cat

The body of the Red Lynx Point Ragdoll is white in color. Please note that body shading is allowed and that it may take the form of ghost striping or ticking. The points for this pattern appear as deep red bars, distinct and separated by a background color that is lighter in tone. The ears of the Red Lynx Point Ragdoll Cat are deep red, with a paler thumbprint in the center. The specific eye color for this pattern is blue. As for the nose leather and paw pads, these are typically flesh or coral pink.

Flame Point Ragdoll Cat Photos

flame-point-ragdoll-cat sitting on toilet — 10-month-old flame point Shogun sitting on his “throne” loved by Melanie

Symba (flame point) lying on carpet — Symba (flame point), loved by Liz Broussard

Flame Lynx Point Bicolor Ragdoll Photos

Pacificats Obelix as a Kitten (above) and at 7 months old (below). Obelix is a Red Lynx Point Bicolor Ragdoll

Pacificats Big Red Obelix, seven months old lying on cat perch — Pacificats Obelix – **Red Lynx Point Bicolor Ragdoll**

Raggs, 1 year old flame point ragdoll, sitting on hardwood floor — Raggs, 1-year-old flame point ragdoll, companion of Carol King

Pumpkin a Flame Bicolor Lynx Ragdoll Cat © Sue Anderson Fine Art Photography — Pumpkin, a Flame Bicolor Lynx Ragdoll Cat © Sue Anderson, Fine Art Photography

Ragdoll Snug sitting on carpet by a door — Ragdoll Snug, loved by Julie

Red or Flame Bicolors

Supreme Champion Horatio Caine red bicolor owner Roberta Bertini. Roberta Bertini’s website – www.ragdollpassion.com

Flame Bicolor Ragdoll Cat George sitting on arm of chair and on wooden floor — Flame Bicolor Ragdoll Cat George

Flame Bicolor Ragdoll Cat George profile

Flame Lynx Mitted Ragdoll

Benji (A Flame Mitted Lynx Ragdoll) Owned By Gloie Wall, sitting on cat tree — Benji (A Flame Mitted Lynx Ragdoll) is owned By Gloie Wall. Benji comes from Dollheaven Ragdoll Cattery in Virginia.

Benji A Flame Mitted Lynx Ragdoll sitting on wooden chair — Benji (A Flame Mitted Lynx Ragdoll) is owned By Gloie Wall. Benji comes from Dollheaven Ragdoll Cattery in Virginia.

Flame Mitted Ragdoll

Flame Lynx Colorpoint Ragdoll

Dexter, a Flame Lynx Colorpoint Ragdoll splooting on hardwood floor — Dexter, a Flame Lynx Colorpoint Ragdoll

Crimson, a Flamepoint Ragdoll, held by owner, Pat Duerksen — Crimson, a Flame Point Ragdoll, owned by Pat Duerksen

flame point Ragdoll cat Willetragdol — Photos by Carol Hayhow. A beautiful flame point from Willetragdol. Purrfection

Flame Bicolor Torbie Ragdoll

Annabella, a seal flame bicolor torbie, owned by Brita Pingry sprawled out on patchwork quilt — Annabella, a seal flame bicolor torbie, owned by Brita Pingry

Annabella, a seal flame bicolor torbie, sitting on carpet — Annabella, a seal flame bicolor torbie, owned by Brita Pingry

Ragdoll Fanciers WorldWide: Red Colors

Please contact Floppycats.com if you have a Ragdoll kitty with this color type and want them to be featured on this page, or leave a comment below! Would you like to see more Ragdoll cat pics? Click on any of the color patterns below to see more:

Red Point Ragdoll Cats – FAQ

Are red point Ragdoll cats rare?

Yes, red-point Ragdolls or flame-point Ragdolls are among the rarest Ragdoll cats out there. While blue Ragdolls are the most popular and easier to find, red ones are more challenging. If you are looking for a cat of this color, you may have to consult several catteries before finding one.

What is the difference between red point Ragdoll cats and flame point Ragdoll cats?

“Red point” Ragdoll is the same as a “flame point” Ragdoll. This difference is only in terms. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) prefers the term “flame” to refer to red point Ragdoll cats, but both of them are correct, and they are synonymous.

Do red point Ragdolls come in lipstick red?

No, they do not. While the name might make us think of a lipstick red shade, remember that “red” is a professional term in this case.
It does not refer to the typical shade of red that we usually think about but to a very light shade of red with orange tones. Look at the pictures above to see some of the red shades specific to this color pattern.

Can Ragdolls be orange?

Yes, they can. Red point Ragdoll cats do come in tones of reddish orange. In fact, orange is closer to the color of flame point Ragdoll cats than red. In the pictures above, you can see many examples of orange shades covered in this coloration pattern.

Are red point Ragdolls born red?

No, they are not. All Ragdoll cats except Mink Ragdolls are born white in color. The cat will develop the red tones in its fur during the first couple of months of life, but you can’t spot a red point Ragdoll in a litter.

How can you recognize a red point Ragdoll?

The defining characteristic of red point Ragdolls is the presence of red fur. Their bodies are clear white, and the points can be anything from bright apricot to deep red. This is one of the rarest colorations in Ragdoll cats.

Can red point Ragdolls change color?

Like all Ragdolls cats, red points can also change color and this depends on body temperature. How? It’s all in their genetic code.

This cat breed has a mutation that affects a specific enzyme that plays a crucial role in pigment production for their coats. Pigment production is possible when the temperature is lower and their fur appears darker. However, the pigment is produced less and less when the temperature increases and their fur appears lighter.

Please find out more about this in our article- Ragdoll color progression and development.

How does a red point Ragdoll change color when its temperature is high?

Like it happens with all Ragdolls, when its body temperature is high, a red point Ragdoll’s fur becomes lighter in color. These changes are visible on the cat’s chest, back, and head.

Since red point Ragdolls are already lighter than other Ragdoll cats, it will be more challenging to notice the color difference. In addition, it might take a more considerable increase in body temperature to trigger a significant color change.

However, if you do notice that your cat’s fur is lighter in color all of a sudden, then you should check its temperature. You should take the cat to the vet immediately if the cat has a fever.

How does a red point Ragdoll change color when its temperature is low?

When a Ragdoll’s body temperature is low, its color shade becomes darker. This is also caused by the genetic mutation that affects pigment production in this cat breed. When their body temperature drops, pigment is produced at a higher rate. More pigment means a darker color, which is visible, particularly in the areas of the body where the temperature is already lower – the extremities, meaning the cat’s paws, mouth, tail, and ears.

In red point Ragdolls, such a change would be pretty simple to spot because it is easily noticeable when the cat’s fur becomes darker. First, however, if you notice this in your cat, you must discover why it is happening. Start by taking the cat’s temperature, and if it is alarmingly low, then take it to the vet.

If the change in color and temperature happens suddenly, an acute issue might be causing it. However, if this happens over time, there are other possible causes for the change, which can be physiological.

Are red point Ragdolls darker in color if they are fat?

Yes, they are. When red point Ragdoll cats are fatter, they are also darker in color because of their body temperature.

When cats get fat, they deposit the fatty tissue on their abdomens, chests, and backs and progressively all over their bodies. As they deposit more fatty tissue, their body temperature drops because fatty tissue has very low thermal conductivity. Therefore, the temp will drop, particularly in areas with a lot of fat. This translates into the darkening of the cat’s fur in the areas with the fattest parts and their extremities.

Please note that this process is reversible. If the cat loses weight, there will be less fatty tissue, which will trigger a local temperature increase, and, finally, a lighter color in the cat’s fur.

Will red point Ragdoll cats change color over the course of their lives?

Yes, they absolutely will. To start off, red point Ragdolls are born entirely white. It takes a couple of months before their color is properly visible. Then, their color will vary according to age and body weight.

Young cats have a faster metabolism and better circulation, which means a higher body temperature, which, in Ragdoll cats, translates to a lighter body color.

For red points, the red areas will be a lighter shade. Then, as the cat ages, its metabolism slows down, and its circulation becomes slower, especially in its extremities. This means that their red areas will become darker in tone.

What do old red point Ragdolls look like?

Old Ragdoll cats usually have darker-colored extremities because of the slower circulation in that area. Yes, they absolutely will. To start off, red point Ragdolls are born entirely white. It takes a couple of months before their color is properly visible. Then, their color will vary according to age and body weight.

Young cats have a faster metabolism and better circulation, which means a higher body temperature, which, in Ragdoll cats, translates to a lighter body color.

Do all red point Ragdolls have blue eyes?

The vast majority of red point Ragdoll cats have blue eyes. While other eye colors could still appear in some cases, it is very likely that a red point Ragdoll will have blue eyes rather than another color.

Look at the pictures above to spot the proportion of blue-eyed red points.

Are red point Ragdolls more active than other Ragdoll cats?

No, they are not. Even though their color differs, red point Ragdolls have the same personality as all the other Ragdoll cats.
But aside from breed characteristics, a cat’s personality depends entirely on the individual, its living conditions, the relationship it has with its owners and other animals it might be living with, and many other factors. As a result, there is no way to know what a cat’s personality will be like.

Can red point Ragdolls also be lynx?

Yes, they can. While red points have full white bodies with no shading, red point lynxes have white bodies with shading, which may take the form of ghost striping or ticking. As for the points, these look like deep red bars in lynxes, which are distinct and separated by the cat’s background color, which is lighter in tone.

What do you think about red point Ragdolls? Do you have a flame point Raggie? Did you like the red Raggies in our pictures? Tell us all about it in the comments section below.

Jenny Dean

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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,