Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Basic Information Before You Buy From TICA Ragdoll Breeders

By Mattie Knight


Many nowadays have decided to acquire a pet into their homes and lives for companionship and enjoyment. You may have decided on a cat that will be sourced from TICA ragdoll breeders for this. Do read on in this article so you can have some useful information on the cat breed you have an eye on.

The term ragdoll is quite unique for this kind of feline. It was given this name due to the uncanny characteristic of suddenly relaxing itself and becoming limp when picked up. As an adult this cat can reach weights of up to twenty pounds for the male and fifteen pounds for the female. Likewise they are also quite robust and muscular. Despite their coming in different colors such as red, cream, seal, and blue and such, they all have blue eyes.

Since they are by nature very friendly and docile, which is the reason for them being so popular, extra care must be taken in terms of their security. They can get along with strangers and may go home with anyone they choose to. Also if they stay or get outside the home there is a high likelihood that they can get into scruffs and fights with other animals who are much tougher and meaner than they are. These fights they will in eventuality most likely lose and get hurt badly. It is therefore important to keep them indoors at all times.

Grooming this breed should not be an issue as they do like the water. In fact they are one of the very few cat breeds that like to take baths. Grooming and regular brushing is a must though so be prepared to do this once a day at least, as their fur, being long haired as they are, will be prone to matting. Be prepared also for a lot of shed fur come springtime as their winter coat will be shed off. Hairball are also something you should look out for as they like to lick their fur a lot.

Another important point on brushing that must be brought up is that if done properly and regularly, its fur will become nicer. This is because the brushing distributes essential oils released by the skin to make the fur healthier and shinier. In addition, regular brushing strengthens the bond between you and your pet.

The ragdoll is also a pet that can best be described as loyal and loving. It will follow you around the whole day and will sneak a nap on your lap whenever it is able to. Being a calm and docile cat, it is also a good choice for households with children as they play only by pawing things items and not scratching them.

These felines are also fairly long lived, especially if they are not prone to accidents or infections which they can get outdoors. That is why it was iterated earlier that they be kept indoors as much as possible to avoid infection incidents. The average lifespan of this cats are around fifteen to twenty years with the proper care and love that they deserve.

Being an all around docile and loveable creature, the ragdoll is a joy to look after and have. Also it is a robust breed for its nature, which is an added advantage for those wanting to have one.




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