RAGAMUFFIN

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ORIGIN

The Ragamuffin is a direct descendant of Josephine, the original Rag-type cat. Ragamuffins are currently accepted for registration by UFO, ICE, and ACFA.


 

 

ASPECT

The Ragamuffin is very closely related to the Ragdoll : the Ragamuffin is a large cat with a soft, rabbit-like, medium to medium-long, mat-resisting coat. The head is a broad modified wedge with a rounded appearance. The eyes are very large and walnut-shaped which, coupled with a puffy whisker pad, gives the cat its distinctive sweet look. They are a slow maturing breed of cat. They don't reach full maturity until 3-4 years of age. Males generally weigh between 15 and 20 pounds, while the females range from 10 to 15 pounds. Ragamuffins are bred in all colors and patterns (Solids, Tabbies, Torties, Lynx, Mink, as well as blue-eyed pointed varieties).


 

 

CHARACTER

The Ragamuffin’s  temperament and behaviour is like the Ragdoll : it is sweet and friendly. These cats get along well with children and other pets, and they love to be where the action is. Their docile nature makes them especially vulnerable to outside dangers : they don't possess the same defence instincts as most other cats do, so they must be kept inside and protected. They are usually pretty fearless when it comes to people or other animals.


 

 

CARE

The coat is low-maintenance compared to that of other longhaired breeds.

 


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