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Ragamuffin cat

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Origin

Temperament

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Origin

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Ragamuffin cat

Appearance

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Origin

Temperament

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Origin

Temperament

Ragamuffin cat

The Ragamuffin is a breed of domestic cat native to the United States. The main distinguishing features of a Ragamuffin are its endearing appearance: a chubby face, an always sweet look, and an extremely friendly personality.

Parent breeds:

Himalayan cat

Persian cat

Ragdoll

Male

Female

length

30-46

11.8-18.1

cminch

cm inch

hight

25-38

9.8-15

cminch

cm inch

weight

4.5-9.1

9.9-20

kglbs

kg lbs

weight

kglbs

kg lbs

life span

12-17 years

Country of Origin:

USA

Fur Length:

Long

Breed origin:

Crossbreed

Recognized by: 3 registers

ACFA

CCCOFA

CCA-AFC

ACA

GCCF

LOOF

TSACC

CFSA

ACF

FIFE

WCF

NZCF

TICA

CFA

Appearance

The Ragamuffin is a large cat with a muscular body, broad chest, and powerful shoulders. Its head is triangular, with prominent cheeks and a well-rounded skull. The eyes are almond-shaped, giving the cat a sweet look. Its fur is dense and very soft, resembling that of a rabbit. The hair is longer around the neck and under the belly. Ragamuffins can come in any color and pattern, with or without white. Their coats can be solid colors, stripes, spots, or patches of white, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, seal brown, or mixed colors.

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Origin

The history of the Ragamuffin is closely intertwined with that of the Ragdoll breed. It all began with a Californian breeder named Ann Baker, who was known for breeding Persians. In 1963, she came across a half-feral alley cat with medium-long hair named Josephine, who had been in a car accident. Following her recovery, Josephine's personality transformed into one that was calm, gentle, and affectionate. Surprisingly, her kittens inherited this newfound temperament. This prompted Ann Baker to start breeding a new type of cat which she called the Ragdoll. Ann Baker was particular about maintaining control over the development of her breed, and she established stringent breeding regulations for those interested in working with her Ragdolls. However, in 1994, four breeders who disagreed with Ann Baker's breeding practices branched off and created a new breed known as the Ragamuffin. These cats were bred by crossing Persians, Himalayans, and other medium-haired alley cats to distinguish them from their Ragdoll ancestors. The main objective behind creating the Ragamuffin breed was to preserve the gentle and affectionate personality traits rather than focusing solely on physical appearance. The United Feline Organization (UFO) was the first cat association to grant the Ragamuffin full show champion status in 1994, followed by the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) the same year. Subsequently, in February 2003, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) accepted the Ragamuffin into the Miscellaneous class, and by February 2011, the breed was elevated to Championship class status.

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Temperament

Ragamuffins are known for their friendly, attentive, and affectionate nature. They are quick to purr when picked up and enjoy spending time with their owners and families. These cats are sociable and will greet you at the door, follow you around the house, and get along well with other pets and children. Ragamuffins have a calm and docile demeanor, and while they are not overly energetic, they still enjoy playing and chasing toys. They prefer to be around people and like to participate in daily activities. Ragamuffins are confident cats and not easily frightened, so it's important to keep them indoors for their safety.

Behavior:

Friendly toward other pets

Friendly toward humans

Loyal to owner

Activity Level:

Calm

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Common health issues

Diet preferences

Reproduction

Grooming

Common health issues

Since Ragamuffins are not very active cats, they have a higher risk of obesity. They should be fed a properly balanced, high-protein diet and should also have free access to fresh water to receive enough nourishment.

Ragamuffin cats are slow-growing cats and typically reach maturity around the age of 3 to 4 years.

Although the Ragamuffin's coat is long, it is not prone to tangles and does not require much grooming. It is sufficient to brush your pet once a week. It is advisable to brush its teeth every day to prevent the formation of periodontal disease. Ears and eyes should be cleaned as needed when they become dirty. Additionally, you should trim your cat’s nails as necessary and provide it with a scratching post.

In general, Ragamuffins are known to be healthy cats, and there have been no specific genetic diseases observed to be characteristic of this breed. However, when considering adopting a Ragamuffin kitten, it is important to inquire with the breeder about any potential hereditary diseases that may exist within the lineage of the kitten.