 The ‘Golden
Retrievers of the Cat World’ are also known as ‘Gentle Giants’.
The Ragdoll is a relatively new breed created by
selectively breeding Birman, Persian and Siamese type stock. By 1971, the Ragdoll became a
registered breed with the goal of preserving its sweet temperament. The Ragdoll’s
success resulted from the demand for placid, indoor-dwelling cats. In Australia, Ragdolls
are the preferred cat breed as they show little enthusiasm for hunting the continents many
endangered species of birds.
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The Ragdoll holds the
record as the world’s largest cat; males are generally fifteen to twenty pounds but
can reach as much as thirty pounds while females typically weigh about ten pounds. |
The Ragdoll’s name derives from a
surprising trait of flopping over like a child’s cloth doll when picked up. Their
even temperament, good health and devotion to their owners make Ragdoll’s the perfect
pet. The fact that they are beautiful is a bonus. Although their coat is long and silky
like rabbit fur, they shed very little and their coat rarely mats. Ragdoll’s can be
found in several color patterns but all have large stunning blue eyes.
Ragdoll’s adapt with ease and are excellent with
children and pets. They are not shy in the least and often greet their owners at the door
much like a puppy would. They usually come when called and many like to retrieve.
Taylorside Cattery
includes five breeding females and two males, all registered. Our male, Bentley is a Seal
mitted who weighs in at fifteen pounds spends most of this day sleeping on the windowsill.
Bailey is our younger Seal Bicolor male who weighs twenty pounds and is a real social
character. We have the following females; two Seal Mitted, a Sealpoint, a Blue Mitted and
a Bluepoint. Our girls get along great together and will readily raise each others babies. |
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