This very old breed is thought to have originated from Turkish Angora cats crossed with other long-haired breeds from Asia. Of all the long-haired cat breeds, the Persian cat may be the first one that comes to mind. Although the Ragdoll’s fur is long, the undercoat is sparse, which means it mats less than other long-haired breeds. Ragdolls are most recognized for their colorpoint coats, including these 5 variations for coat patterns: colorpoint, mitted, bicolor, lynx point, and tortie point. In the 1960s, breeder Ann Baker used free-roaming cats she found in her California neighborhood to develop this gentle, placid breed. These gentle giants take four years to reach maturity, and are known to fall limp in the arms of anyone who holds them. The Ragdoll cat’s plush, silky coat requires little routine grooming. While many Maine Coons are brown tabbies, the coloring and patterns of their coats range widely, including solid, tortoiseshell, bicolor, and more. Although their fur is thick and heavy, matting is minimal with a regular combing session. The Maine Coon’s protective coat is long, shaggy, and water-resistant. They are the state cat of Maine, and were a popular competitor at early cat shows in Boston and New York. Their tendency to be polydactyl (have extra toes) makes them excellent hunters and climbers. The Maine Coon -one of the largest cat breeds -calls to mind a good-natured, all-American mouser. The gene for long hair was naturally selected among these cats as a way of surviving the harsh, cold climates in tundras and mountainous regions. It’s speculated that long-haired cats arose out of cat populations in the northern reaches of Russia, Iran, and Turkey. is a Domestic Longhair, or a long-haired cat of mixed ancestry that doesn’t belong to any specific recognized cat breed. This is because the gene for long hair is recessive.Īpproximately 1 in 10 domestic cats in the U.S. Long-haired cats-including man-made and hybrid cat breeds-are not as prevalent as short-haired cats. Maine Coon Ragdoll Persian Norwegian Forest Cat Siberian Himalayan Balinese Turkish Angora Birman Ragamuffin Somali Nebelung Selkirk Rex Turkish Van
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