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12 Ragdoll Characteristics & Behaviors

The Discerning Cat

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When it comes to the cutest things on Earth, your thoughts might venture to puppies, babies, or kittens (basically all the little animals and things).

The Discerning Cat

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Now imagine that level of cuteness in a fluffy body that loves cuddles, and you have the Ragdoll cat.

The Discerning Cat

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They are emotional ninjas in the sense that they sneak up on you with their sweetness and reel you in with charm.

Ragdoll Personality: Cuteness 101

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Their calm and easy-going personality can truly be a blessing to work with, as it also means they aren’t too energetic.

A Happy-Go-Lucky Cat

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Their voices are soft and sweet with a melodic quality to them. I know it sounds like a cliché, but they do sound like fluffy little angels.

Popular Ragdoll Traits Include Vocalizing Like an Angel

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They are truly gentle giants and patient to no end. If you have kids that love to pick up or carry kitty around, a Ragdoll is a perfect cat for that.

Ragdolls Temperament: Patience Is a Virtue

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They are extremely attached to their humans and are a dream to have in your house. A Ragdoll enters your heart from day one and never leaves you alone again.

Ragdoll Cat Behavior Includes Loving You Always and Forever

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If you want a cuddle bug that will relentlessly lay on your chest, lap, legs, chest, and other parts to keep them warm: you have come to the right place. 

A Ragdoll’s Nature Means Cuddles Galore

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Your Ragdoll will be rubbing, head butting, curling that luscious tail around your leg, anything to get your attention.

Ragdoll Cats Love Performing for Food

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