Ragamuffin

Overview

Often weighing between 18-20 lbs, Ragamuffin cats are the size of a small dog and some of the largest kitties around! They thrive on human companionship and may even go limp in your arms. Ragamuffins closely resemble the Ragdoll cat, whose mysterious origins include the Persian, Birman, Angora, and domestic longhairs. The way they differ from Ragdoll kitties is their coat. Ragamuffin kitties come in every color and pattern, unlike Ragdolls, who only have pointed coats. Like their Ragdoll cousins, the Ragamuffin is also born all white, and their coat color develops as they age. Their large walnut-shaped eyes can be of any color, unlike Ragdolls, who only have blue eyes. Their coat tends not to mat, so a weekly brushing will keep them looking great!

Common Health Conditions & Recommendations for

Squamous Cell Carcinoma:

of the ear, eyelid, or nose is a skin cancer caused by harmful sun exposure. White or light-colored cats are more susceptible to squamous cell carcinoma.

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Common Health Conditions & Recommendations for

FIV/FeLV:

Ragamuffins may suffer from a range of infectious diseases like any other cat, including Felv and FIV. Although the virus is slow-acting and may lay dormant for years, your cat’s immune system is severely weakened once the disease takes hold.

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Common Health Conditions & Recommendations for

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM):

is the most common heart problem in cats and there may be a higher than-average chance of your Ragamuffin kitty developing this condition later in life. The heart’s muscles begin to thicken over time leading to impaired cardiovascular function. A yearly checkup is highly recommended.

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Personality

Ragamuffins are extremely affectionate and thrive on the company of other pets and people. They are solid-bodied and have a beautiful, long plume of a tail. Pets and children will always be able to get along with ayour Ragamuffin due to their playful and mellow nature. These kitties don't fully mature until four years old! So if you want a large kitty who is extremely playful, is good with all members of the family and likes to curl up on your lap, you’ll love a Ragamuffin!