If you want to buy a cat, I hope it will circle around you every day. When you sit down, it will take the initiative to jump into your arms and act coquettishly. If you want to be ravaged and your heart broken, then the "little fairy" Ragdoll cat in the cat world is a good choice!
The Ragdoll cat is a popular cat breed on the market today. It is deeply loved by cat lovers for its good looks and beautiful soul. However, many unscrupulous merchants will sell some diseased or hybrid Ragdoll cats on the market. If you want to buy a pure Ragdoll cat, you may wish to read the following Ragdoll cat selection and pitfall prevention manual.
First of all, let's take a look at the physical characteristics of purebred ragdoll cats:
Head: It can be seen from the head whether a Ragdoll is pure or pure. The head of a purebred Ragdoll cat is in the shape of an equilateral triangle, with smooth cheeks. The face is wedge-shaped, the tips of the ears are rounded, and the ears are slightly tilted forward.
Eyes:The standard feature of purebred Ragdoll cats is a pair of watery blue eyes, and the eyes are almond-shaped.
Limbs:Medium length, but please note that the forelimbs of purebred Ragdoll cats are longer than the hindlimbs, but the hair on the forelimbs is shorter than the hindlimbs.
Coat color:The standard coat color is light color on the trunk, dark face, ears, and tail, and white chest, abdomen, and limbs.
Pattern: A figure-eight pattern, with no difference in size. The pattern area is symmetrical on both sides to form an inverted V shape, but does not reach the edge of the eyes.
Weight: Ragdoll cats are large cats with muscular bodies and heavy weight. Males generally weigh between 5-9KG, and females weigh between 4.5-6.5KG.
Secondly, let’s take a look at the things to note when buying purebred Ragdoll cats:
1. Compare body characteristics< /p>
Since there are different types of Ragdoll cats on the market, you should not be anxious when buying a Ragdoll cat. Don’t just make a choice just because of a temporary deception. We should base your selection on the above body characteristics. to compare, if you find something different, don’t buy it. Take the coat color for example. If the coat color of the Ragdoll cat you choose is not the standard coat color mentioned above, you should buy it with caution. It is very likely that it is a hybrid Ragdoll cat that has been taken out by cat dealers and passed off as inferior. You cannot be deceived. Buyers who understand.
2. Understand cat levels
Ragdoll cats are divided into pet level, breeding level, and competition level. Generally speaking, competition level Ragdoll cats are They are rarely sold on the market, and even when they are, they are very expensive. If you have no special needs, there is no need to buy competition-grade Ragdolls. If you have enough budget, you can choose breeding-grade Ragdoll cats. These are cats that have been carefully bred by catteries.
3. Check whether it is healthy
When buying a Ragdoll cat, you can pay attention to its eyes, nose, ears, mouth, fur, walking posture, etc. to determine whether it is healthy. If the Ragdoll cat in front of you has no residue in the corners of its eyes and clear eyeballs; its nose is moist, with no runny nose or dryness; its ears are pink and clean, with no oil or black foreign matter; its teeth are clean and there is no drooling; If the fur is smooth, not frizzy or tangled; the walking posture is flexible and the limbs are not bent, then you can basically rest assured.
Okay, the above are the tips for selecting the "little fairy" Ragdoll cat in the cat world. I believe that after the above introduction, you will be able to choose your own "little fairy" and live happily with it. Happy life~
