Imperial Rags RagaMuffin Kittens

About RagaMuffins

RagaMuffin cats are gentle giants and have an overall sweet disposition, also known as the "Teddy Bear" of the cat world.  RagaMuffins like to be where you are and often follow you around the house.  It is very common to be greeted at the door when coming home and kept warm on the couch.  These big "floppy" cats love to play and will often "fetch" toys you throw for them.  Soon you too will discover that one RagaMuffin is just never enough!

About the Breed

The breed goes back to Ann Baker in the 1960's.  Ann was a Persian breeder who took in kittens from a feral cat named Josephine.  The kittens were exceptional in disposition and exuded what the breed is known for now in temperment.  She bred these cats for their sweet temperment and Rag Doll like manner.  As she further promoted her cats into registry they became known as Ragdolls.  These cats were registered in Pointed Colors.  Other colors, not registerable, were known as her 'Miracle Ragdolls'. 

In 1993 a group of breeders voted to leave the International Ragdoll Cat Association and seek recognition seperately with established registries.  Since the cats included all colors and patterns and they signed a contract not to use the name Ragdoll, the name RagaMuffin was choosen.  The name stuck and in 1994 they became a recognized breed when they were accepted by ACFA.  In 2001 the breed gained Championship recognition with ACFA.  In 2011 we gained Championship status in CFA.

RagaMuffins are classically large cats, with a slightly larger skeleton.  Females range from 10-15 lbs and males 15-20 lbs.  They are fully mature around 4 yrs of age and have a long life expectancy.   Their coats are very soft and easy to take care of.  They are average shedders and do not typically matte.  As a rule RagaMufins are a strong and healthy breed.

A question we are often asked is what is the difference between a Radoll and a RagaMuffin?  Here are some differences below:

• RagaMuffins have fewer breeders, making them a more rare breed.
• Due to our smaller amount of breeders, we have focused as a group more on health, and have strived to rid the breed of the Ragdoll HCM gene.
  
• RagaMuffins have a shorter muzzle and more scooped nose.
• Their head is more round rather than the flatter wedge shape of the Ragdoll.
• Eyes are walnut shaped rather than almond.
• RagaMuffins have puffy whisker pads which give them a sweet expression.
  
• And of course color!  RagaMuffins can come in a variety of colors and patterns and Ragdolls are only recognized in pointed and bi-color patterns.
• Eye color- Ragdolls have blue eyes and RagaMuffins can have a variety of colors.