Ragdolls are the dogs of the cat world. They need so much attention and love and never leave you alone. Great for those of us who always wanted a dog but could not get one.
After 15 years of being a Ragdoll owner, this is the most accurate and real information video I've seen. Especially regarding their vocalisation! People need to know Ragdolls are just as psycho as other kitties!
We live in USA. Got our Ragdoll about six months ago. She is just a big fluffy bundle of love. She is different from your cat in a few ways. She is very quiet, Meows occasionally, is very independent & doesn’t really like to be picked up, although she is the ultimate lap cat. Sweetest kitty ever.
Our rag doll had the "cling-on" problem when we first got her as a young adult. Our vet told us to let her lap up a half teaspoon of butter twice per week and we have not had that issue since. She loves her butter, and a small amount of it works wonders and is totally safe. Better than buying a gel at the pet shop which is very expensive.
Interesting! that's great to know 😊 Thankfully we have only experienced it a handful of times as he wasn't drinking enough but getting a water fountain really helped with that. x
@Tassie - it's when the cat poops and some of the poop is stuck on cat's fur. It's problematic especially when the cat has diarrhea (the bottom part ;) of the cat can be covered with it), but it may happen in every long-haired breed. You just need to deal with it but there are some ways of making it less troublesome - you can hear about them in this video.
I have six month old ragdoll. When we first brought him home he was very scared but after giving him space for a few days he got very close to us and now he follow us everywhere around the house 😊
I was blessed to find a rag doll kitten as a rescue around Christmas. I had never heard of the breed, i just knew he was so fluffy with the cutest face and ocean blue eyes. So I’m here learning. Thank you for all the information.
Kay, now I can't stop watching your videos. Especially because I am looking out for your cute cat in every single video. Now, I want to adopt a little ragdoll kitty 😍
I'm really glad you said adopt, there are so many kitties who need homes because of breeders :( you can definitely find ragdolls and ragdoll mixes in shelters if you look hard enough! That's where I found both of mine 😊
I found my rag doll off of a rescue site as well. The owner prior to me had rescued her from a bad breeder. The prior owner was no longer able to care for the cat due to medical reasons and I adopted her. We’ve had her for about 7 months and the cat absolutely loves my daughter.
@candacedawn357 Exactly! A good breeder helps but a bad breeder doesn't ruin a cat either. For example, I got my cats from the streets as kittens and they turned out amazing. Its all about how you treat them once you get them.
I volunteer at a shelter in the USA. I have a cat who is a mix breed kitty and I see some pure breed cats there. I'm ve had a Himi and two Persians and two Maine Coons. They are all sweet cats that I'm ve really enjoyed. You did say hypertrophic cardiomyopathy right. My Himi had knee caps that dislocated and answer murmur. He died because of a bladder conditions that male cats get. All of my kitties have been a joy to me and even helped me through my own heart issues. My Himi actually saved my life. My heart rate was 30 beats per minute and he jumped on my chest at night. This was documented by a monitor I wore for 24hours.
Good for you for feeding raw! What a lucky cat Echo is. I manage several apartment complexes and it's so sad how many people leave their cats when they move. The poor cats will sit outside the apartment door for months after their owner moves, waiting to be let in. I do my best to rehome them but it's hard.
It's just maddening,How many I've witnessed this to. It's like people they are living breathing animals not a toy or fad..not some gadget you buy on a whim and toss aside. 😢😡
We added a blue mitted Ragdoll to our home on Sunday. He is 4 months’ old and he is such a lover boy. We have a Scottish Fold who is 16 months’ old. They are getting along very well. The Fold is not a lover boy but they play together nicely. They even slept together after a couple days. The Ragdoll loves to be held where the Fold doesn’t. I think Ragdoll is helping the Fold become more social. Love your kitties.
Our rag doll, Timbre, was a real character. He was a bluepoint with gorgeous blue eyes. He would trill at birds on our backyard. He taught his trill to his ‘sister’ Coda, domestic longhair. Thx for sharing as this brings back wonderful memories. 🐈
I can relate to almost every points with my 5 months old ragdoll :D she is very vocal when it's her meal time, or in front of treats. We feed her raw food too, and freeze dried for treats. she weights 2,5 kg, very sociable and loves follow around every family members. It's been a very wonderful experience to live with a ragdoll
Yes she had been used just for breeding and was left dying of cat flu in a carrier bag alongside a pedigree Persian! I wasn't even looking for another cat for myself but went with my parents to choose one for them. I was shown this cat and she wouldn't leave me and I instantly fell in love with her. Once she was fully recovered she moved in with me and my other rescue cats and she is spoilt rotten! She follows me everywhere talking away just like you mention in your video, the only difference really to her behaviour from echo is she does love to be outside always under my watchful eye! Love your videos! X
My fur baby is 6 months now & im about to get my 2nd also from the same breeder in a few weeks, I really can’t wait. Ragdolls are the most loving, precious kitties 🐱 Thanks for sharing
You are one of the most genuine, lovely and kind people on youtube. Your videos about Echo have helped me immensely as I'm currently looking for a ragdoll from a registered breeder. I live alone and I'm looking for a companion cat that will also soothe anxiety. Your videos have reiterated that ragdolls are definitely the right breed for this! Echo is so soppy and adorable!
We just got a tiny ragdoll kitten, its unreal. Sure he is a kitten and quite wild still and does some level of attacking scratching and biting (still quite gently though), but he is such a cuddly little affectionate fellow. He always comes to us to cuddle and spoon. We found that singing rains of castamere makes him sleep almost immediately 😂
I love Echo video's. You know so much and Echo is so adorable. I'm not thinking of getting a Ragdoll at all, but I do enjoy hearing and learning about them very much :) Keep on sharing the Echo stories! :)
My boy is a stray rescue, took me a few weeks of feeding him outside to make friends with him. He had a big abscess and needed treatment.He's a happy boy now and quite the personality.
Great video, very informative. I have had cats over the years but I just got my blue point ragdoll 3 weeks ago. He is soooo loving and has lots of energy. Very vocal. We all love him. Echo looks stunning. Hello from Scotland. Tx
I love ragdolls , they’re my fav cat breed, but my family is more of a dog person , and I’m 15, so I can get a cat only once I have my own apartment, which is probably once I turn twenty three , after college 😭😭
Our raggie is super sweet and very affectionate with the family. He does not like to be picked up which makes me a little sad. But we respect this and don't force him. He follows us around and always wants to be near.
I have 2 Ragdol’s Sister and brother they adore each other as well as me. I got them as I could not replace my dog due to health conditions. They both have very different personalities and everything you have said is completely spot on. Me and the family adore them. They groom each other and sleep wrapped up with each other. Sometimes they like to stretch out. I have to shadows with me constantly around the house. They are definitely different than owning a normal cat. But don’t forget these are house cats as they can’t defend themselves outside. I have a safe large cat pen outside they love chasing each other and it’s so funny to watch them. They bring you joy if you can’t get out of the house much ❤️❤️❤️
We adopted our Ragdoll two weeks ago. She's 5 years old and her owners felt she wasn't happy anymore with them. They have a cattery with 14 ragdolls and she couldn't get along with any of them anymore (hit them and hissed at them, especially their kitten). So we took her in (one of the 4 cats they were getting rid of). I'm glad we took her in, the owners were kind (an older couple) but their living space was incredibly small imo for so many cats. I doubt they plan on stopping breeding ragdolls and participating in shows any time soon. But at least this beautiful cat can retire now in a quiet home with us.
we can't wait to get ours in march!! our breeder wont let us have her until she has been spade as well as the vaccinations!! We are getting a seal point ragdoll!! In the future we would love to get a ragdoll with echo's markings or a blue/lilac point!! Echo is so beautiful!
So exciting! Time will fly by 🥰 I love lilac too, I’d love a lilac bicolour or tabby in the future but honestly they are all just so beautiful in their own way!
@@Livingthelifeyoulove I know this was 2 years ago, but in 9 days time I am finally getting a ragdoll kitten! I’ve been watching your little family and I’m so happy to finally be able to bring a ragdoll into mine!!
He's so lovely, your Ragdoll. I love Ragdoll cats, they are a funny breed. Got two and they are going to be 4 yrs this spring. Grew up with cats and Ragdolls are not like other cats, are they hahaha!! So funny! Cheers to you and your beautiful cat
Awwweee Echo is sooo adorable!!! 🥰 I'm really good friends (well, _my parents_ are really good friends and I am too) with a couple who now breed Full-Breed Ragdoll Kittens and we've decided to get a kitten off them soon, their next litter is due around August and will be ready by October which is perfect because that's around the time of my birthday, and we're really lucky to be good friends with them and know that they are trustworthy, and they are even giving us a small discount which is amazing! I've already seen the kittens from their previous litter in person which is also a good thing to do if you are buying animals from someone, because you need to know that they _do_ have the kitten/whatever animal you are getting, and that they are trustworthy and not fake. I'm so so so excited and happy 😊 I've always wanted a kitten and I think that Ragdolls are an excellent breed to have, and their personalities and traits are so wonderful
Echo is so gorgeous! I got my Ragdoll boy Milo 3 weeks ago and I’m absolutely in love 🥰 My resident cat Theo is still getting used to him (he’s 2.5 years old and part Persian) so it will be interesting to see how Echo gets on with a new kitten if you decide to get another one? I can practically see Theo roll his eyes at Milo sometimes! Also I’m so pleased with Luna & Me as well. Both of my cats are now on it (as you can feed it to kittens too) and honestly they’re both thriving so would definitely recommend it as well x
I’m just living your videos! You’re so natural and pleasant...it’s really refreshing. I’m afraid though I’m going to want several videos a week. Sleep is for wimps and no time for fun!!! Chop chop! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😘💖
Hello. I have just my little 3 month ragdoll boy, Galafray for my 59 birthday today, although I have been with him for 3 weeks. He is wonderful. And what a personality he has 😆 He is such a sweet boy. Sending you both Ragdoll hugs Jane & Galafray in New Zealand.
when I was little I always wanted a ragdoll. When I was 10 my mom surprised me with my first cat (my first cat was from a person who wasn't. breeder, their cat just got pregnant and so we took the kitten in when she was only 6 weeks old.) My mom searched and searched and searched for a second cat when I was 11 and finally I ended up finding a very good breeder. She's an incredible breeder and very responsible and we got my second cat from her. A few years later and over the years she gave us some photos of new litters as per our request (giving her back photos of the cat we got from her) My two cats get along great and tomorrow we're getting our third cat from her and our new cat is finally the rag doll that little me always wanted :)
I have a ragdoll named Ted and he did have Issues with biting, growling and had fleas, due to the breeder. Poor little Ted was 8 weeks when brought him home, he wasn't socialized very well. but with time and patience, he's turned into a beautiful effectionate kitty. He's bonded with daughters kitten , so later on ,will find him a wee play mate..He was needing to be with other cats and is much more socialized . He loves people and likes to sit around and just be there ,he never hides ,as quite bold. Thank you for your lovely videos. I would certainly choose a more reputable breeder next time and two cats is best l think..🐈
I only clicked on the video because of the lovely background but I'm glad I did. The host is adorable and the cat is cute. I even let the ads play and I'll like the video. Great job and God bless.
Thanks for your Echo and the info. I have one kinda by default. My Lola is 10 yrs. old. A local kitten rescue person brought her by knowing I had had Bengals, Russian Blue. Big boys, She handed me this loong hair fluffy. She is a princess, though she is with IBD. No cure I am told. They come by with some meds weekly. And I love her, long fur is a challenge. It mats, I take the knots like you said, 1-2 times a day. Endless, so glad I found you, big help.
Just brought home my Rag doll Siamese cross blue point Cleo. Quite different personality to my former Rag doll Leo. He was a great hunter and was sadly bitten by a brown snake and despite the anti venom shot passed away. We were devastated. She is less assertive, than he was and so loving and attentive. The best breed of cat imaginable.
We had 2 ragdolls which grew up with my sons who were 6 and 10 years old when we purchased them. My beautiful ragdoll called Ari died age 17 and we were all present when the vet had to put him to sleep. Everyone cried even my tough guy husband because he had been such a large part of our lives. 8 weeks ago we put his brother down.Koko was 18 years old. My advice to anyone who is thinking of buying a ragdoll is to remember they live long lives but they will enrich your life immensely. Please remember, the ragdoll is an INDOOR cat and as such it is not safe to leave them outside as they do not know how to defend themselves.
I'm going to have to watch this video all over again. The gorgeous cat in the background kept distracting me. I couldn't take my eyes off that beautiful kitty cat. And we Americans LOVE the English people and their pets. Me especially. I wish my English ancestors had never left England.
My ragdoll boy came from a rescue. I’m very lucky to have him. He was chosen to be a companion for my older, anxious girl moggy. I subsequently got another kitten who he doted on, groomed and protected until she was older. He’s five now and has a sweet calming presence that my girls appreciate. He was a kitten until he was four so enjoy the extended-long play fun 😊 I think he wasn’t suitable for breeding as he has crossed eyes (a common thing in pointed cat breeds). BTW the lynx markings are also defines by the cute white eyeliner he’s wearing. My boy is a blue point, mitted, lynx.
Hi Kay, I really enjoy watching your video. Ragdoll cats are absolutely adorable. I like the chattering because it gives good interactions. They indeed follow owners around, even to the bathroom. At first I didn’t like the idea of kittens entering bathroom because of humid. However after repeated meowing, I surrendered. Ragdoll kittens or probably any cats like to see owners any second when brushing teeth, washing hands or even showering. Is it a good idea to allow the kitten to stay when having a bath?
I just love Echo! He's so sweet and adorable! Thank you for sharing all those cute clips of Echo demonstrating of all his, "Ragdollness!" 🥰This video really made my day! My two Ragdolls passed away recently, they were sisters and littermates, and they were some of the sweetest friends that I've ever had! You're the first RU-vidr who has ever mentioned the, "cling-on" problem. Also, you're absolutely right about Ragdolls being vocal! As a quick question, is it still okay to kiss a cat on their face after a, "cling-on?" I always wanted to kiss my cats' faces, but I wasn't sure... Thanks again for making my day! 😻
I'd really try a more compact slicker brush for Echo's fur! Just a friendly suggestion as I think you'd get much more detangling power with a slicker :) Your kitty is way too adorable for words though, I can't wait to get another ragdoll
i found this really helpful, my daughter wants a ragdoll and i told her she should do some research into them so she showed me this video and again it was very helpful, thank you.
My ragdoll (Moose aka Puppy-Cat) runs and slides around like a person with socks on on a polished floor. It's hilarious. He makes my day, every day. Best cats ever.
I totally get what you mean. I personally don't agree with breeders either but sometimes you just want a specific breed and its okay as long as its a certified breeder.
Not only this, sometimes adoption centres don't have indoor cats available (this was the case for me) and if your area isn't suitable for an outdoor cat it would be unfair on the cat
Great video. Our precious ragdoll Boaz died of HCM on thursday. Make sure you get your cat from a breeder that screens for this heart disease. He had a massive heart attack and his two back legs went paralyzed. The vet gave him 6 to 12 months if he survived this episode but he was prone to having more heart attacks and the vet wasn't sure if he would survive the night. He was in terrible terrible pain so we agonized over the decision and finally put him down and we miss him so much. Only 3 years old. He was not floppy but he followed us everywhere. It's so strange in the house now not having him in the kitchen while I'm cooking or greeting me in the morning. He would also run to the door no matter what time we came home and greet us
Hes beautiful! We get the cling on thing, our girl gets them, we call them raggie daggies lol and yep, a wee snip around the area helps, she gets very embarrassed and there's nothing worse than stepping on them in the dark! Our girl is just the same wants to be EVERYWHERE I am, even in the shower. Gives and expects loads of love and is just a knee hog, very vocal aswell. We wouldn't know what to do with ourselves without her here. Chats all day long, has an opinion on everything! You're doing a great job, I just discovered you and Echo tonight, will be following you guys, hes grown so much already! 🙂
I'm autistic and struggle with depression, I'm gonna be moving out soon and have always wanted a cat, when it comes to love and attention my kitty will be MORE than smothered but i worry about the days when i can't even get out of bed, i was wondering if you think that a cat would help me get up in the morning by giving me a strong reason to, or just add to the anxiety? (btw echo is the cutest thing on the planet! i'm in love
I love ragdolls the are so cute. I want to have one but my dad is allergic so I can’t get one. Gotta wait a couple of years til I can move from home. I have loved cats ever since I was a baby and I don’t think my love for them will ever stop. I started tearing up while watching this video.
O.O just got a ragdoll after my other of 14 years passed away and my new one looks similar to yours and I gave her the same name... What a coincidence.
We paid $2k AUD for our pedigree Ragdoll (8 lines of pedigree on each side). She was found to have the RPG genetic last week and so the breeder refunded our money but we still get to pick her up next week (16 weeks old). We’re also going to get her brother. All her genetic health testing has been done and so has all her vet work. We’re literally getting my dream cat for free 🥹. They only found out after all the kittens started going down hill after getting all their vet work done. They all made a full recovery though and are healthy. I’m a vet nurse so they’ll be well taken care of. RPG is a genetic disorder that makes them super sensitive to vaccines, aesthetics, worming and flea treatments to the point that they can unalive sadly. We will be shaving their bum area to reduce the likelihood of poop and wee getting caught in their fur AND we will be giving them half a teaspoon of butter to help with it as well.
I’ve found all the breeders in my part of the UK tend to rehome from 9 weeks which i feel is acceptable although the bare minimum, a lot do however try to get all the kittens from the litter rehomed within the same week so as to make the transition easier and not leave any behinc which i think is a good way of doing it :)
@@mrsdraenog the biggest rehoming charities in the country rehome from 8 weeks (cats protection and woodgreen) and 9 weeks (battersea and rspca) as long as they kitten is eating solid food and has been health checked etc. Pedigree breeds do however tend to be rehomed at about 11/12 weeks
@@JesAmazee Yep, you said “breeders” not rescues which was what I was referring to. GCCF (the largest governing body of pedigree cats in the UK as far as I know) requires kittens to be homed no less than 12 weeks - any homed earlier than that are in violation of the rules and if caught will be fined/banned and are either dodgy breeders who need to be reported to the GCCF or backyard breeders.
I had two Balinese, one Siamese, one rescued all black shorthair and one rescued mixed Himalayan at one point. The female of my two Balinese and my little mixed Himalayan died of old age and the other three seemed so sad. Especially the male Balinese because they were littermates companions. So I got a little baby Ragdoll just this weekend(she was born on Christmas 🎅). I can’t believe how unbelievably sweet and well behaved she is (for a kitten at least). She still goes goofy around the house and flops everywhere like a goofy little ball of fluff. But they ARE very needy at a young age. Like a puppy. So it is a little bit more work than a regular kitten. But they so cute and sweet and SOFT, OMG are they soft. And I had two Balinese whose old name before they were actually named as their own breed was the “Silky Haired Siamese”. They have long super soft flowing hair and i never thought id find another cat with softer hair. But I did! LOL..
Yep mine too! I give my girl a “teddy bear cut” it’s like a long lion cut.. great for helping with shedding and it’s not at all as invasive as the short lion cut. And I think it helps with over heating as well! She use to hide in the shade a lot but now she can sun bathe ^.^
I decided to watch this as I’m bringing home a blue lynx point Ragdoll this has been useful I’m so excited for her I named her Taylor after Taylor Swift and I’m already looking into tons of toys a cat condo and many more things 🤣😁 and I will admit Taylor will be an Emotional Support animal for myself so I’m glad you mentioned that now I do know I went with a good breed of cat for that job as dogs completely useless for it as they just want attention from everyone and every dog or animal in street cats are perfect as they will not pay attention to people or other animals unless there in that situation 🙂
We got two ragdolls from same litter. They are 4 months old now and have been with us for 3 weeks. They were bred with kids in the house and around humans. However once we brought them in, they just have not seemed to be the stereotypical. They don’t like to be petted, nor held, but they do love to play. They play bite but nothing aggressive. Is it still too early for me to conclude this is their personality and will need to accept this will be their personality? Thanks
Echo is the sweetest boy omg! Would you happen to have any tips on carrier training? Echo seems so comfortable in his carrier. Sending a hello from the US!
Dunno if this will help but generally leave the carrier out around the house maybe leave treats there. Positive reaforcement. He should hopefully sit in it naturally
I'll be getting one as soon as I get rid of my parasitic LL :)) having your own place is freedom haha can you imagine a first world country not allowing cats. this breed is the cutest I've ever seen ! thanks for sharing
My ragdoll cross found me last year. I took him to the vet and they took him home after he was bitten on his hind leg. He came back to me...(4klm away). I took him back to the vet and they contacted the owner. They asked if I was the same person. He's mine now and he gets all the love n pats. I never owned a pet till him... He's family now & was never a pet. My 2iC 😻
I honestly had no idea where you were going with the term cling on cuz I didn’t really pay attention and didn’t read the screen. So I was wondering “why is she suddenly mentioning the storm troopers from Star Wars” and sort of guessed it might be because Echo is mostly white and maybe walks like one (though that didn’t seem likely) - boy was I wrong. I remember having that issue with poo on their butts but it was when I was dog sitting and had to wash my friend’s white Scottish terrier’s furry butt after she went potty. You totally lucked out with Echo cuz I’ve never seen such a loving and chill kitty. ^^
