10 Fun Facts About Ragdoll Cats

hey got lovers and welcome back to another video the ragdoll is a beloved cat breed around the world after several requests from viewers to make this video we knew it was time to talk about these fluffy beauties this breed's name is self-explanatory as it was named for its tendency to go limp when picked up that's why ragdolls are sometimes referred to as floppy cats but that's not all there is to know about this stunning breed before we get started if you enjoy this kind of content consider subscribing so you never miss another cat video now let's explore 10 fun facts about ragdoll cats number one the ragdoll is the most popular cat breed in case you're unfamiliar the cat fanciers association is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats the cfa comes out with a yearly list of the most popular cat breeds based on worldwide breeder registrations it turns out that in 2020 the ragdoll topped the list for the most popular cat breed the ragdoll has actually been in the number one spot for the past three years in a row from 2018 to 2020 prior to that the breed made the number two spot for 2016 and 2017. at the time of recording this video the cfa has not released the 2021 list yet but based on recent years we wouldn't be surprised that the ragdoll remains number one or at least high up the list when considering this beautiful breed's calm and cuddly nature it's no surprise that so many people have jumped on the ragdoll bandwagon by the way if you want us to do a video covering the most popular breeds of 2021 once the list comes out let us know in the comments number two all true rag dolls have blue eyes if you are familiar with the ragdoll breed then you may have noticed that blue eyes are a part of their signature look but some people think that ragdoll cats can have all sorts of eye colors which isn't true in fact a non-blue-eyed variation of this breed does not comply with the written breed standard nor is it accepted by any major ragdoll association so by definition all true ragdolls have blue eyes however the confusion circulating the internet is understandable because there are breeders out there who claim to have ragdoll cats with different eye colors while these cats may look like ragdolls they are most likely mixed breed it's also important to remember that people sometimes see colors differently for example what looks green to one person might actually be blue and so on number three ragdoll cats are late bloomers compared to other breeds ragdolls are late bloomers when it comes to growth in fact they aren't considered fully grown until they reach 4 years old for comparison the average cat is mostly full grown at about 1 year old pet md explains that after 12 months cats continue to fill out and are fully grown by 18 months with some taking up to 2 years this means that our floppy friends have a much longer development period than most other breeds just to be clear this does not mean that a ragdoll will look like a tiny kitten until the age of 4. early on they tend to gain a lot of weight as kittens after that they usually continue to grow and fill out slowly until reaching their final size ragdolls are also known to have unpredictable growth spurts number four ragdolls are among the largest cap reads when people think of large cat breeds the maine or savannah often come to mind if you haven't met a ragdoll in person you might be surprised to learn that they are also among the largest cat breeds female ragdolls weigh between 10 and 15 pounds while males average 15 to 20 pounds for comparison the average cat weighs about 10 pounds when adding all of that fluffy fur onto the equation a ragdoll cat especially a male can be the size of a small dog the typical ragdoll is 9 to 11 inches tall and the average body length is 17 to 21 inches for comparison the average american shorthaired cat is 8 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches long male rag dolls specifically average 9.5 to 11 inches in height with a body length of 18 and a half to 21 inches females are a little smaller with an average height of 9 to 10 inches and a body length of 17 to 19 and a half inches number five ragdoll cats are born completely white believe it or not ragdoll kittens are born with totally white fur in fact their color typically develops at one to two weeks old so why does this happen well it's all thanks to their genes like other color point breeds such as the siamese rag dolls express a gene responsible for temperature sensitive albinism this gene blocks the pigment in warmer areas of the body such as the torso on the other hand it makes cooler areas like the ears nose paws and tail darker in shade once the pigment reaches the fur it's there to stay as if that isn't fascinating enough this temperature sensitivity means that your climate can also affect your ragdoll's coat so if you live in an area that's very warm your ragdoll's pigment might not be as deep if you live somewhere cold then your ragdoll might produce even more pigment than what's typical number six ragdoll cats are usually quiet some breeds like the maine or siamese are known for being vocal other breeds tend to be more quiet by nature and the ragdoll is one of them of course this is not to say that every single ragdoll is quiet at the end of the day cats all have their own unique personalities but in general this breed tends to be quiet which is part of where their laid-back reputation comes from these fluffy pals are also frequently labeled as lap cats so if you're looking for a furry buddy to quietly lounge with the ragdoll might be your match made in heaven however it's important to note that their quiet natures should be closely monitored cats in general are known for hiding pain well but because of their quiet tendencies the ragdoll is especially notorious for hiding pain this has led some people to believe that ragdolls can't feel pain which is a completely false myth so if you own a ragdoll just like with any other cat it's extremely important to schedule annual checkups at the vet your veterinarian is trained to notice subtle signs of pain number seven a two-faced ragdoll made a world record a very special ragdoll cat first appeared in the guinness book of world records in 2006. frank and louis had one body with two near-separate faces which is a very rare condition known as diprosopia felines with this condition are sometimes called janus cats for context the roman god janus was usually portrayed with two faces once a nurse to strength frank and louie was reportedly in good health he became friends with the family dog and was even taken out on a leash for walks thanks to his looks he was sometimes called frank and louie the cat appeared in numerous newspapers and videos throughout the world frank and louis had one brain two noses two mouths and two functioning eyes he also had a central eye but it was blind cats with this condition rarely live past a day old let alone long at all but frank and louis impressively lived to the age of 15. as a result he won a guinness world record for the longest live janus cat number eight ragdoll cats are dog-like just to be clear cats will always act like cats and dogs will always act like dogs with that said we should never expect one species to act like the other however certain cat breeds can share traits with our canine friends and one of those is the ragdoll this breed is often described as dog-like or puppy-like because of its loyal and playful tendencies like dogs ragdolls usually love to be around their humans they're also known to wait at the door for their humans to come home as if that isn't adorable enough some of them like to even carry around their favorite toys believe it or not it's not unusual for this breed to learn how to play fetch either [Music] number nine ragdolls tend to like water now that you know ragdoll cats have the reputation for being dog-like it shouldn't surprise you that they also tend to like playing with water it's not unusual for a ragdoll to be intrigued by the sound of a running faucet so if you ever decide to adopt a ragdoll don't be surprised if they end up fascinated with the bathroom oftentimes a ragdoll will love laying in the sink as if it's a bed they may also want to watch you take a shower which is either creepy or cute you decide on that one none of this is to say that all other cats hate water this doesn't imply that every single ragdoll loves water either while it's more common for cats to dislike water than love it at the end of the day it depends on the cat however the ragdoll is one of the few breeds that is frequently noted as enjoying good old h2o number ten the ragdoll is a fairly new breed while it may seem like our floppy friends have been around for a while the opposite is true the ragdoll was developed at riverside california in the 1960s by a woman named anne baker this makes the ragdoll fairly new compared to other cat breeds and went on to create the international ragdoll cat association in 1971. in 1993 the cat fanciers association started to register ragdolls and they became fully recognized in 2000 for comparison the oldest cap breed is generally thought to be the egyptian mao which is at least 3 000 years old needless to say the 1960s might as well be yesterday in comparison when you also compare the ragdoll to other breeds that are thousands of years old like the norwegian forest cat or siamese they are basically brand new so which of these facts about ragdoll cats did you find the most interesting let us know in the comments below we'd also love to hear if you have a floppy cat yourself if so do they act like a tip of a ragdoll if you enjoyed this video please give it a thumbs up because it helps other cat lovers find our content thank you guys for watching and we'll see you next caturday for another video

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Length: 9min 53sec (593 seconds)

Published: Sat Jan 22 2022