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- Origin of Ragamuffin Cat
- Physical Characteristics of Ragamuffin Cat
- Ragamuffin Cat Personality
- Ragamuffin Cat Care
- ragamuffin cat health
- Where to Adopt a Ragamuffin Cat
Ragamuffin cats are huge felines with a particular, exotic appearance that have arrived by chance and conquered half the world since their inception. They are adorable cats, not to mention that are beautiful.
In this sheet of breeds of PeritoAnimal we present, then, everything about the breed of ragamuffin cat - characteristics, personality and care. Good reading.
Source- Europe
- Russia
- thick tail
- Strong
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- 3-5
- 5-6
- 6-8
- 8-10
- 10-14
- 8-10
- 10-15
- 15-18
- 18-20
- outgoing
- Affectionate
- Curious
- Calm
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
- Medium
- Long
Origin of Ragamuffin Cat
Ragamuffin cats are descendants of ragdoll cats, as it was through breeding these cats that the first litter of ragamuffin cats was born, in Russia, in the 1990s.
Many say that ragamuffins are like a different version of ragdolls, as other colors and coat patterns are accepted.. Due to the obvious differences, the breeders decided to differentiate one breed from another and named the new breed ragamuffin. This breed was recognized by the Cat Breeders Association in 2003 and by WCF in 2011.
Physical Characteristics of Ragamuffin Cat
ragamuffins are big muscular cats, with a significant size, which makes them considered a giant feline breed, as they weigh up to 14 kilos! These imposing felines can live from 12 to 16 years.
The body of this breed is generally strong and muscular, but very well proportioned. Their breasts are broad and their bones are strong and thick, which gives them a fairly broad, rectangular build. Its limbs are of medium length and large in size and have interdigital tufts.
The head is medium-sized and wedge-shaped, with big eyes, rounded, in colors ranging from green to blue, those with an expressive appearance and intense colors being more appreciated. The ears are also medium in size and triangular.
The coat is longer around the head, making them look as if they were wearing a collar or scarf. The patterns and colors are in many cases shared with those of ragdoll cats, although varieties not included in the ragdoll pattern are accepted in ragdoll. In all cases, the coat is of long or semi-long length, with a soft touch and high density.
Ragamuffin Cat Personality
The personality of a ragamuffin is markedly sociable and docile. affectionate, is a ideal cat for single people as well as for family life. They adapt very well to coexistence with other animals, whether they are other cats, dogs or other pets.
They are quite calm, although they like to play and climb a lot, so it's good to offer them and that they always have within their reach. toys and enrichment environment at home.
Is gluttony-prone race, therefore, they will always be looking for their favorite snack or will ask for more food. So, we will have to be very strict about this to prevent them from developing overweight or even obesity.
Ragamuffin Cat Care
Due to the characteristics of this breed, which is very strong and resistant, care must be focused on providing them with a quality food that keeps them healthy and preserves their natural strength.
Furthermore, regular exercise, as well as keeping your eyes and ears clean, and promoting regular brushing of your fur, are important actions to maintain your well-being and good general health.
ragamuffin cat health
Ragamuffins are very healthy cats, so we must maintain their vitality by taking care of their health through regular vaccinations and deworming, a balanced diet that helps them maintain an ideal weight and regular check-ups at the veterinarian to assess your health and the condition of your ears, mouth, eyes and nails.
In addition, as they share many diseases typical of the ragdoll breed, such as urinary tract infections or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, it is advisable to carry out frequent tests to detect possible anomalies or to find out if the nutritional needs of our pet are being properly cared for.
Where to Adopt a Ragamuffin Cat
We at PeritoAnimal always recommend adoption, not buying animals, even because there are millions of abandoned animals and responsible adoption is always a gesture of love and responsibility. For adopt a ragamuffin cat, you can resort to shelters and animal protection associations and, if there is no feline of this breed, another option would be, in fact, to buy it. We emphasize that it is a breed of cat with a high price, which can be found in values ranging from R$ 2 thousand to R$ 5 thousand.