Ragdoll Cats and Where Do They Originate From?

Ever wonder about the origins of your beautiful, loveable Ragdoll kitty? Ragdoll cats have such a distinctive temperament and physical appearance,

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Ragdoll Origins: Maverick Breeder

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The Ragdoll cat line can be traced back to Josephine, a non-pedigreed, white, long-haired Persian/Angora cat

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The litters they produced included docile, affectionate cats with the famous Ragdoll trait of going limp when picked up.

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These early litters ultimately led to Daddy Warbucks, a white-footed seal point, who was bred with Buckwheat, a brown-black Burmese-like female and the bi-color Fugianna.

All recognized ragdolls today are descendants of these cats. Today, Ragdolls are marketed by Ragdoll cat breeders as being particularly family-friendly, calm cats, with striking blue eyes

As a beautiful and sweet breed, these kitties make great pets and are a delight to so many cat lovers.

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