Do Ragdoll Cats Make Good Pets?

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Here at Floppycats, we know a lot about Ragdoll cats, not only from doing extensive research on them, but also from our personal experiences of owning them and loving them in our own homes.

Ragdoll cats started with Josephine, a white, long-haired Persian/Angora cat, who was bred with several Birman or Burmese-esque cat. This produced litters with the characteristic 'going limp' that Ragdoll cats have, and white fur. (more history on the swipe-up)

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– Large cat breed (10-20 lbs) – Blue eyes (typical characteristic) – Semi-long-haired cat (semi-long, plush coat) – Endurance (typical lifespan is 15 years)

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What Personality Are You Looking For?

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Indoor vs Outoor?

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Do You Have Other Pets?

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Do You Have Children?

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Levels of Ragdolls

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Adopting a Ragdoll

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Do Ragdoll Cats Make Good Pets?

Here at Floppycats, we know a lot about Ragdoll cats, not only from doing extensive research on them, but also from our personal experiences of owning them and loving them in our own homes.

Ragdoll cats started with Josephine, a white, long-haired Persian/Angora cat, who was bred with several Birman or Burmese-esque cat. This produced litters with the characteristic 'going limp' that Ragdoll cats have, and white fur. (more history on the swipe-up)

A History of Ragdoll Cats

– Large cat breed (10-20 lbs) – Blue eyes (typical characteristic) – Semi-long-haired cat (semi-long, plush coat) – Endurance (typical lifespan is 15 years)

What Appearance Are You Looking For?

What Personality Are You Looking For?

Indoor vs Outoor?

Do You Have Other Pets?

Do You Have Children?

Levels of Ragdolls

Adopting a Ragdoll

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