Before You Buy Those North Carolina Ragdoll Kittens

By Charles Stone


It is probably a very good chance that you are reading this article right now because you are in the market for a new pet or at least a replacement one. You may have seen an advert for sale of North Carolina ragdoll kittens and you are thinking of this breed. Prior to your buying this particular breed, do read on in this article before making a commitment.

The breed is named after a turn of the century toy doll called a rag doll. A rag doll is basically a cloth doll that has no structure on it and very soft. This cat will suddenly go limp and almost boneless when it is handled. As it is a docile cat, anyone can just come up and get it, so it should be kept inside at all times. Keeping it inside also makes sure it does not get into fights with stray animals, which it is sure to lose.

As such they are great animals to have around children in the home. They are safe and there is no need for them to be declawed as they will paw at things rather than claw or scratch at them. One should therefore not worry about this cat accidentally clawing anything.

Although they will come in a number of colors, the cat has two very distinguishing marks to set it apart from other cats. Their eyes will always be blue, no matter what. A ragdoll will have eyes of no other color. They are also mitted most of the time, this means that they will have patterns on their feet that look like they are wearing white mitts or socks. They are also quite big for domestic cats, reaching up to twenty pound. Thus at times you will need to use two hands to carry them.

Of all the cats, this breed will be almost doglike in their actions. They love to follow their masters around and be part of any activity that may be ensuing. They can also be taught to play fetch and will always wait for you patiently at the door should you enter another room. They also like to play with stuffed animals and carry it around with them just like dogs also.

The breed is generally healthy throughout its lifetime, which can last for up to fifteen years on average. They will be prone to hear complications and heart problems as age progresses, so it is good to watch their diet as they get older and let them have regular visits to the vet when able.

Grooming is not an issue for this cat as they do like to be brushed and cleaned. They should be groomed and brushed at least twice a week so as to prevent the fur from matting and tangling. Their ears should be cleaned and their nails trimmed at least twice a month so as to prevent infections also.

In sum the article has shown some basic information about this breed that you can think about and review. You should always get more information on any potential pet that you want so as to prepare you to be a committed and a responsible owner




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