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Ragdoll - The Number 1 Cat Breed?

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  • The Phenomenal Rise of the Ragdoll: America’s Sweetheart Cat Breed With its bright blue eyes, soft silky fur, and docile puppy-like temperament, the Ragdoll has aggressively catapulted towards becoming America’s most beloved—and increasingly in-demand—pedigreed kitty. Ragdolls currently rank as the third most popular cat registered by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), yet they continue gaining new obsessive devotees daily. Let’s examine key factors explaining this intriguing breed’s meteorically rising profile over the past thirty years from zany mythic origins towards conquering cat-dom as the snuggly people-pleasing “casual cool” companion capturing hearts across households and social media feeds nationwide. Legendary Origins of a Quintessential Family Pet Ragdoll lore stems back from scientifically murky 1960s Southern California ancestral folklore. Reportedly secretive amateur self-taught Persian cat breeder Ann Baker developed an experimental bestselling line by crossbreeding non-pedigreed longhaired beauties with lovely dispositions ideal for families. As word-of-mouth spread about these gentle giants with gorgeous fur and strange tendency to go limp like ragdolls when cradled, public demand crescendoed. By the early 1970’s Baker’s clowder overflowed with prospective buyers vying for ownership waiting years for availability paying hundreds per kitten. Trademarked "Ragdolls" proved such hot commodities that Baker strictly regulated control like contraband dealers. She forced serious contracts making owners promise never to breed Ragdolls outside guidance from her personally overseeing lineage. Baker aggressively threatened lawsuits against non-compliant owners while mythologizing kitschy backstories involving Himalayan mystical powers. Despite dubious marketing gimmicks and forcefully secretive temperament hinting at ulterior financial motives, Ann Baker had somehow birthed a novel blue-eyed flat-eared sensation the public desperately craved. When early adopters then defied constraints attempting to breed more affordable Ragdolls so everyone could enjoy their wonderful temperaments, Baker successfully sued countless “outlaw” operations like The International Ragdoll Cat Association for trademark infringement. But legal intervention never halted underground efforts expanding access to these incredibly majestic lap kitties. By the early 1990’s a ragtag rebellion of renegade cat lovers helped the Ragdoll escape Baker’s authoritarian clutches towards purebred legitimacy. Once her patents expired and formally entering the public domain, grassroots cottage industries of registered catteries emerged formally developing the idealized Ragdoll standard for mainstream acceptance while retaining exceptional people-centric temperaments passed down generations. Winning Hearts Through Ideal Personality and Looks Of course, stellar lineage and contested history mean nothing if the final product fails to deliver substance worthy of such intense lore. Thankfully everything special about the original Baker recipe Ragdolls stayed utterly intact through future breed advancement, distilling the breed into the definitive crowd-pleasing package. Everything Ragdolls exhibit physically and behaviorally elicits a reaction equivalent of stumbling upon the Holy Grail of feline companions. Visually Ragdolls dazzle doubletakes flaunting sheer size and immaculate coat. Attaining robust muscular frames weighing 15-20+ pounds full grown, Ragdolls radiate imposing presence without aggression. Their luscious medium-long fur layers various patterns commonly colorpointed exhibiting signature brighter facial hues over sparkling snow-white. Wide-set bright blue eyes convey constant curiosity and trust that melts hearts instantly. Simply put, Ragdolls’ remarkable majestic beauty seduces admiration anywhere encountered yet photograph magnificently compounding legendary word-of-mouth folklore. But breathtaking aesthetics mean nothing without accompanying award-winning dispositions elevating Ragdolls towards America’s most beloved kitty. Unlike some breeds prone to temperament extremes, Ragdolls channel steadfast mellow vibes. They befriend everyone exhibiting dog-like loyalty shadowing owners demanding lap time and play. Docile lovebugs content lef alone snoozing too, Ragdolls adapt peacefully to any lifestyle. Their legendary fifteen minutes of wild “Raggie Raging” zoomies per day are easily satisfied through brief discipline sessions afterward. Circle those bursts around hectic family schedules and suddenly everyone experiences low maintenance feline with phenomenally winsome appeal. Winning Over Admirers and Awards Ragdoll rising popularity tracks directly alongside glowing owner testimonials. Devoted multi-generational breeders share how Ann Baker’s established bloodlines reliably churn out sweet-natured specimens living long healthy lives. These trusted guardians invest incredible knowledge ...
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The Phenomenal Rise of the Ragdoll: America’s Sweetheart Cat Breed With its bright blue eyes, soft silky fur, and docile puppy-like temperament, the Ragdoll has aggressively catapulted towards becoming America’s most beloved—and increasingly in-demand—pedigreed kitty. Ragdolls currently rank as the third most popular cat registered by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), yet they continue gaining new obsessive devotees daily. Let’s examine key factors explaining this intriguing breed’s meteorically rising profile over the past thirty years from zany mythic origins towards conquering cat-dom as the snuggly people-pleasing “casual cool” companion capturing hearts across households and social media feeds nationwide. Legendary Origins of a Quintessential Family Pet Ragdoll lore stems back from scientifically murky 1960s Southern California ancestral folklore. Reportedly secretive amateur self-taught Persian cat breeder Ann Baker developed an experimental bestselling line by crossbreeding non-pedigreed longhaired beauties with lovely dispositions ideal for families. As word-of-mouth spread about these gentle giants with gorgeous fur and strange tendency to go limp like ragdolls when cradled, public demand crescendoed. By the early 1970’s Baker’s clowder overflowed with prospective buyers vying for ownership waiting years for availability paying hundreds per kitten. Trademarked "Ragdolls" proved such hot commodities that Baker strictly regulated control like contraband dealers. She forced serious contracts making owners promise never to breed Ragdolls outside guidance from her personally overseeing lineage. Baker aggressively threatened lawsuits against non-compliant owners while mythologizing kitschy backstories involving Himalayan mystical powers. Despite dubious marketing gimmicks and forcefully secretive temperament hinting at ulterior financial motives, Ann Baker had somehow birthed a novel blue-eyed flat-eared sensation the public desperately craved. When early adopters then defied constraints attempting to breed more affordable Ragdolls so everyone could enjoy their wonderful temperaments, Baker successfully sued countless “outlaw” operations like The International Ragdoll Cat Association for trademark infringement. But legal intervention never halted underground efforts expanding access to these incredibly majestic lap kitties. By the early 1990’s a ragtag rebellion of renegade cat lovers helped the Ragdoll escape Baker’s authoritarian clutches towards purebred legitimacy. Once her patents expired and formally entering the public domain, grassroots cottage industries of registered catteries emerged formally developing the idealized Ragdoll standard for mainstream acceptance while retaining exceptional people-centric temperaments passed down generations. Winning Hearts Through Ideal Personality and Looks Of course, stellar lineage and contested history mean nothing if the final product fails to deliver substance worthy of such intense lore. Thankfully everything special about the original Baker recipe Ragdolls stayed utterly intact through future breed advancement, distilling the breed into the definitive crowd-pleasing package. Everything Ragdolls exhibit physically and behaviorally elicits a reaction equivalent of stumbling upon the Holy Grail of feline companions. Visually Ragdolls dazzle doubletakes flaunting sheer size and immaculate coat. Attaining robust muscular frames weighing 15-20+ pounds full grown, Ragdolls radiate imposing presence without aggression. Their luscious medium-long fur layers various patterns commonly colorpointed exhibiting signature brighter facial hues over sparkling snow-white. Wide-set bright blue eyes convey constant curiosity and trust that melts hearts instantly. Simply put, Ragdolls’ remarkable majestic beauty seduces admiration anywhere encountered yet photograph magnificently compounding legendary word-of-mouth folklore. But breathtaking aesthetics mean nothing without accompanying award-winning dispositions elevating Ragdolls towards America’s most beloved kitty. Unlike some breeds prone to temperament extremes, Ragdolls channel steadfast mellow vibes. They befriend everyone exhibiting dog-like loyalty shadowing owners demanding lap time and play. Docile lovebugs content lef alone snoozing too, Ragdolls adapt peacefully to any lifestyle. Their legendary fifteen minutes of wild “Raggie Raging” zoomies per day are easily satisfied through brief discipline sessions afterward. Circle those bursts around hectic family schedules and suddenly everyone experiences low maintenance feline with phenomenally winsome appeal. Winning Over Admirers and Awards Ragdoll rising popularity tracks directly alongside glowing owner testimonials. Devoted multi-generational breeders share how Ann Baker’s established bloodlines reliably churn out sweet-natured specimens living long healthy lives. These trusted guardians invest incredible knowledge ...
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    Ragdoll - The Number 1 Cat Breed ?
    2024/02/08
    The Phenomenal Rise of the Ragdoll: America’s Sweetheart Cat Breed With its bright blue eyes, soft silky fur, and docile puppy-like temperament, the Ragdoll has aggressively catapulted towards becoming America’s most beloved—and increasingly in-demand—pedigreed kitty. Ragdolls currently rank as the third most popular cat registered by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), yet they continue gaining new obsessive devotees daily. Let’s examine key factors explaining this intriguing breed’s meteorically rising profile over the past thirty years from zany mythic origins towards conquering cat-dom as the snuggly people-pleasing “casual cool” companion capturing hearts across households and social media feeds nationwide. Legendary Origins of a Quintessential Family Pet Ragdoll lore stems back from scientifically murky 1960s Southern California ancestral folklore. Reportedly secretive amateur self-taught Persian cat breeder Ann Baker developed an experimental bestselling line by crossbreeding non-pedigreed longhaired beauties with lovely dispositions ideal for families. As word-of-mouth spread about these gentle giants with gorgeous fur and strange tendency to go limp like ragdolls when cradled, public demand crescendoed. By the early 1970’s Baker’s clowder overflowed with prospective buyers vying for ownership waiting years for availability paying hundreds per kitten. Trademarked "Ragdolls" proved such hot commodities that Baker strictly regulated control like contraband dealers. She forced serious contracts making owners promise never to breed Ragdolls outside guidance from her personally overseeing lineage. Baker aggressively threatened lawsuits against non-compliant owners while mythologizing kitschy backstories involving Himalayan mystical powers. Despite dubious marketing gimmicks and forcefully secretive temperament hinting at ulterior financial motives, Ann Baker had somehow birthed a novel blue-eyed flat-eared sensation the public desperately craved. When early adopters then defied constraints attempting to breed more affordable Ragdolls so everyone could enjoy their wonderful temperaments, Baker successfully sued countless “outlaw” operations like The International Ragdoll Cat Association for trademark infringement. But legal intervention never halted underground efforts expanding access to these incredibly majestic lap kitties. By the early 1990’s a ragtag rebellion of renegade cat lovers helped the Ragdoll escape Baker’s authoritarian clutches towards purebred legitimacy. Once her patents expired and formally entering the public domain, grassroots cottage industries of registered catteries emerged formally developing the idealized Ragdoll standard for mainstream acceptance while retaining exceptional people-centric temperaments passed down generations. Winning Hearts Through Ideal Personality and Looks Of course, stellar lineage and contested history mean nothing if the final product fails to deliver substance worthy of such intense lore. Thankfully everything special about the original Baker recipe Ragdolls stayed utterly intact through future breed advancement, distilling the breed into the definitive crowd-pleasing package. Everything Ragdolls exhibit physically and behaviorally elicits a reaction equivalent of stumbling upon the Holy Grail of feline companions. Visually Ragdolls dazzle doubletakes flaunting sheer size and immaculate coat. Attaining robust muscular frames weighing 15-20+ pounds full grown, Ragdolls radiate imposing presence without aggression. Their luscious medium-long fur layers various patterns commonly colorpointed exhibiting signature brighter facial hues over sparkling snow-white. Wide-set bright blue eyes convey constant curiosity and trust that melts hearts instantly. Simply put, Ragdolls’ remarkable majestic beauty seduces admiration anywhere encountered yet photograph magnificently compounding legendary word-of-mouth folklore. But breathtaking aesthetics mean nothing without accompanying award-winning dispositions elevating Ragdolls towards America’s most beloved kitty. Unlike some breeds prone to temperament extremes, Ragdolls channel steadfast mellow vibes. They befriend everyone exhibiting dog-like loyalty shadowing owners demanding lap time and play. Docile lovebugs content lef alone snoozing too, Ragdolls adapt peacefully to any lifestyle. Their legendary fifteen minutes of wild “Raggie Raging” zoomies per day are easily satisfied through brief discipline sessions afterward. Circle those bursts around hectic family schedules and suddenly everyone experiences low maintenance feline with phenomenally winsome appeal. Winning Over Admirers and Awards Ragdoll rising popularity tracks directly alongside glowing owner testimonials. Devoted multi-generational breeders share how Ann Baker’s established bloodlines reliably churn out sweet-natured specimens living long healthy lives. These trusted guardians invest incredible knowledge ...
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