From 1960s California to recognition by the major cat associations: the story of the Ragdoll, separating fact from legend.
HR Editorial Team
Combination comb, pin brush, soft slicker, glove: what each tool does for a Ragdoll’s coat and how to get your cat used to grooming calmly.
From the Fertile Crescent to Cyprus, from Egypt to Mediterranean sea routes: the long story of how the African wildcat became the household companion we know.
Gentle and tolerant of contact, the Ragdoll fits well into very different families. But peaceful coexistence is built with a few simple rules.
Colourpoint, mitted, bicolour; seal, blue, chocolate and lilac: a simple guide to finding your way around the Ragdoll’s patterns and colours.
From the base room to the first vet visit: a guide to the first weeks of a Ragdoll kitten in its new home, for a calm and safe settling-in.
A British veterinary study tells the story of the Ragdoll’s growth in English homes. What the data really say, and why this cat is so loved.
What animal-assisted interventions are in Italy, why the cat appears less than the dog and which character traits really matter, from the cat’s point of view.
A Ragdoll born in a careful cattery can stay with the family for fifteen or twenty years. That is why the choice of cattery matters most: health, character, calm at home and real help in stepping away from screens.
A calm Ragdoll can put on weight without us noticing. How to assess its body shape with the body condition score and prevent excess weight.
