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Ragdoll

Felis Catus

Last updated: January 16, 2021
Verified by: AZ Animals Staff

One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!

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Ragdoll Scientific Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
Scientific Name
Felis Catus

Ragdoll Conservation Status

  • Not Listed

Ragdoll Locations

  • North-America
Ragdoll Locations

Ragdoll Facts

Temperament
Affectionate, calm and friendly
Diet
Omnivore
Average Litter Size
4
Common Name
Ragdoll
Slogan
One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!
Group
Mediumhair

Ragdoll Physical Characteristics

Colour
  • Brown
  • Fawn
  • Black
  • White
  • Lilac
  • Golden
Skin Type
Hair

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The Ragdoll cat has emerged in North America as mixed cat breeding has become more popular. The ragdoll cat is usually part Burmese, Birman, Javanese, Siamese and Persian cat or any of these combinations.

The Ragdoll cat is known to be one of the larger species of domestic cat and commonly have a slightly larger tummy than other cats, along with a rounded body and short limbs.

The Ragdoll cat is normally white in colour with the distinctive Siamese cat style brown markings. The ragdoll cat often inherits the long hair and blue eyes from the Persian and Birman cats but this is not always the case.

The Ragdoll cat is most well known for its calm and affectionate temperament, and its generally easy-going nature. The Ragdoll cat is a relaxed and gentle feline that is also well known for its intelligence.

The Ragdoll cat is named so because of the way in which the Ragdoll breed is often found to be easy to handle, even said to turn floppy when picked up. Ragdoll cats are known to be much more chilled-out and friendly compared to other domestic breeds.

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Ragdoll FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 

Are Ragdolls herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?

Ragdolls are Omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and other animals.

What Kingdom do Ragdolls belong to?

Ragdolls belong to the Kingdom Animalia.

What phylum to Ragdolls belong to?

Ragdolls belong to the phylum Chordata.

What class do Ragdolls belong to?

Ragdolls belong to the class Mammalia.

What family do Ragdolls belong to?

Ragdolls belong to the family Felidae.

What order do Ragdolls belong to?

Ragdolls belong to the order Carnivora.

What type of covering do Ragdolls have?

Ragdolls are covered in Hair.

What genus do Ragdolls belong to?

Ragdolls belong to the genus Felis.

How many babies do Ragdolls have?

The average number of babies a Ragdoll has is 4.

What is an interesting fact about Ragdolls?

Ragdolls are one of the larger breeds of domestic cat!

What is the scientific name for the Ragdoll?

The scientific name for the Ragdoll is Felis Catus.

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  1. David Burnie, Dorling Kindersley (2011) Animal, The Definitive Visual Guide To The World's Wildlife
  2. Tom Jackson, Lorenz Books (2007) The World Encyclopedia Of Animals
  3. David Burnie, Kingfisher (2011) The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia
  4. Richard Mackay, University of California Press (2009) The Atlas Of Endangered Species
  5. David Burnie, Dorling Kindersley (2008) Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Animals
  6. Dorling Kindersley (2006) Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia Of Animals

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