Ragdolls and ragamuffins are very similar, but what are the differences? Which is best? The reason for their similarities is because they are cousins. Ragdolls were bred with other longhaired cat breeds to create the Ragamuffin (more about that later).
Both male ragdolls and ragamuffins grow up to be about 20 pounds, so they are quite large cats. Ragdoll and ragamuffin females grow to be around 10-15 pounds. They don't reach full maturity until they are about four years of age.
All ragdolls are pointed, meaning that parts of their body, including their face, paws, tail, ears and nose is darker in color than the rest of their body. Ragamuffins have a wider variety of colors than ragdolls. Both breeds are born white, but after about ten days, they will start to show color. A ragamuffin's coat is less likely to mat or tangle than a ragdoll's. Both breeds have soft, thick, silky rabbit-like fur.
Ragdolls live for 15-25 years; the ragamuffins live only 13-16 years.
All ragdolls have blue eyes, whereas ragamuffins' eye color varies.
Ragamuffins are one of the laziest cat breeds, but they are still very playful. They are calmer, mellower and more laid back than ragdolls. Ragamuffins don't mind being held or carried around the house by a two-year-old. They are both lap cats that will sit in your lap after a couple of hours playing. Ragdolls are oftentimes called "dog-like cats" or "puppy-like cats" because of their playfulness and the fact that they will follow you all around the house like a puppy dog.
Ragdolls are known for their tendency to go limp once picked up, hence the name "Ragdoll."
A ragamuffin would be a great addition to a home with young children or even senior adults. A ragdoll would be a better choice for a home with older children or adults.
The two breeds can both be taught to come when called and even to fetch.
Ragdolls are one of the most popular cat breed in America; the ragamuffin is not as popular. The ragamuffin is a fairly new breed, developed in 1994. Ragdolls were created by Ann Baker in the 1960s. The history of the ragamuffin is unclear, but the breed's origin begins with the ragdoll. As I mentioned before, Ragdolls were bred with cat breeds such as Himalayans, Persians, and Turkish Angoras to form a ragamuffin. One breed isn't better or worse than the other, but a certain breed could do better in your home than the other, so which is better for you? Thank you for reading!
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