The  Ragdoll breed evolved in 1963 in the Californian town of

Riverside, having been bred by the late Ann Baker. They first entered

the UK in 1981 and since then their popularity has grown rapidly.

At Jazzamor we strive to maintain the wonderful type and temperament

of those first Ragdolls bred by Ann Baker in the USA.

At the moment we only breed cats in the original colours of blue and seal

and in the bicolour, colourpointed and mitted patterns.

The Ragdoll is a large, sweet-natured cat. They are people-orientated

cats who love to be with humans and build a strong bond with their owners.

Ragdoll cats are calm, yet moderately active and like to play. They are

gentle and good with children, the elderly and other animals.

It has often been said that they are puppy-like because of their loyalty,

they always come when called and also enjoy retrieving toys. They can even

learn to walk on a harness and lead, but being a "raggie" are probably

happiest curled up on a lap or having a cuddle!

Ragdolls are strictly indoor cats and should not be let out to roam

uncontrolled. Their easy-going, laid-back temperament means they are

perfectly happy to be house pets. They dislike being left alone for long

periods and if they have to be left occasionally are happier with another

feline friend for company.

Ragdolls come in the traditional colours of Blue, Seal, Lilac and Chocolate

(although Lilac and Chocolate are difficult to acquire in the UK) and also the

newer colours of Red, Cream, in solid points, tabby points, tortie points

and tortie/tabby points, which may be transposed over each of the three

accepted patterns of Bicolour, Colourpointed and Mitted.

Ragdolls are blue-eyed, semi-longhaired cats and have soft, rabbit-like fur

which is reputed to be non-matting, however this is not strictly true and if neglected

it will tangle. They should be groomed once or twice a week to keep their

gorgeous coats in top condition.

Ragdoll cats are very slow maturing and it can take up to four years to

achieve their full size and coat colour. Although a baby Ragdoll is very sweet

and cuddly, it is one of the few breeds that actually improves with age

and a fully grown Ragdoll is simply stunning.

The Colourpoint has a dark mask, ears, paws and tail.

The "Seal" point should have deep seal brown points all of the

same shade and the body colour should be beige. The "Blue" point has

grey-blue points all of the same shade and the body colour should be

a silver-ivory colour. Nose leather and paw pads should be the same

colour as the points.

The Mitted has the same dark mask, ears, legs and tail as the

Colourpoint but the chin, bib and chest are white as is the under body

from chest to tail. The front paws have white mittens and the back legs

have white boots. Nose leather should be the same as the points and

the paw pads are pink. Occassionally a Mitted Ragdoll will have a

white nose blaze.

The Bicolour has an inverted white "V" on the mask

which extends from the forehead covering the nose, whisker pads

and chin, but should not extend beyond the outer aperture of the eye.

The bib, chest, under body and legs are white. The nose leather

and paw pads are pink.

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