Hi Ragdoll Lovers,
I just got my first ragdoll in November and he is the sweetest thing. But as he gets older, it seems like he becomes less of a ragdoll and more of a cat...I know that sounds like an oxymoron.
To give you an example, here are some behaviors that Teddy exhibits that are not ragdoll-like.
- Loud and constant meows. Everytime he sees me getting his food, he will start meowing like crazy. Or if he's in the car, he will meow nonstop. I thought ragdolls were not very vocal...
- Mean face and paw ready to swat. Now that he is bigger than my other cat, he will jump on her and will not let go even though she is screaming bloody murder. I thought ragdolls were non-agressive...
- Stiff legs while being held. He used to let me hold him like a baby with his belly up but lately he has been pushing off with his legs and will jump out of my arms the minute he has a chance. I thought ragdolls go limp when held...
- Shedding and matted fur. It seemed like he did not shed for the first month I had him but now he's a fur monster. I even found a piece of matted fur the other week. I thought ragdolls did not get mats or shed...
- Always hanging out by himself. Unless you have a toy or something interesting to play with, he would rather hang out by himself and not next to you. I thought ragdolls like to follow you around everywhere...
If I didn't have a certificate, I wouldn't think this guy was a ragdoll. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining but just thought it is funny how no matter what the breed, a cat will still be a cat.
Now that you know all about Teddy Bear McFurry, here are some pics to enjoy.
This is the innocent baby at 3 months when I first got him:
His favorite sleeping spot:
Someone made a big mess:
New haircut:
I just got my first ragdoll in November and he is the sweetest thing. But as he gets older, it seems like he becomes less of a ragdoll and more of a cat...I know that sounds like an oxymoron.
To give you an example, here are some behaviors that Teddy exhibits that are not ragdoll-like.
- Loud and constant meows. Everytime he sees me getting his food, he will start meowing like crazy. Or if he's in the car, he will meow nonstop. I thought ragdolls were not very vocal...
- Mean face and paw ready to swat. Now that he is bigger than my other cat, he will jump on her and will not let go even though she is screaming bloody murder. I thought ragdolls were non-agressive...
- Stiff legs while being held. He used to let me hold him like a baby with his belly up but lately he has been pushing off with his legs and will jump out of my arms the minute he has a chance. I thought ragdolls go limp when held...
- Shedding and matted fur. It seemed like he did not shed for the first month I had him but now he's a fur monster. I even found a piece of matted fur the other week. I thought ragdolls did not get mats or shed...
- Always hanging out by himself. Unless you have a toy or something interesting to play with, he would rather hang out by himself and not next to you. I thought ragdolls like to follow you around everywhere...
If I didn't have a certificate, I wouldn't think this guy was a ragdoll. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining but just thought it is funny how no matter what the breed, a cat will still be a cat.
Now that you know all about Teddy Bear McFurry, here are some pics to enjoy.
This is the innocent baby at 3 months when I first got him:
His favorite sleeping spot:
Someone made a big mess:
New haircut: