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 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.
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 😊
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.
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.
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 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.
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 😊
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.
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!
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. 🐈
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
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
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. 😢😡
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
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
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.
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! :)
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 😂
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 :)
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.
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 ❤️❤️❤️
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 😭😭
I have a ragdoll/norweigain mix, but she basically looks like a ragdoll but without the blue eyes. I adopted her froma rehoming situation when she was five and have no regrets 🥰 She is pretty much like this description of yours. If I ever get any in the future I really intend on getting a pair of siblings to keep each other conpany 😊 It breaks my heart whenever my little darling kitty is upset when I'm away 😥
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.
@@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!!
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..🐈
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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’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! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😘💖
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
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 UA-camr 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! 😻
ragdolls are awesome kittens! my ragdoll cat who was supposed to be a boy ended up being a girl and had babies ! they’re so cute and playful :) We have 2 little blue points and some other colors!
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.
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.
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 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
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
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 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.
Would you say if you left your door open your rag doll would escape or would they still stay inside , we have our back door open a lot with the kids going in and out the garden I would like to get a rag doll but the concerns are about if was to escape.
Hi, Im statung in a tropical country and the weather here can be humid and hot and then at time cooling and heavy rain My baby jebat ( ragdoll + siberian) adopted. He kind of like warm and when his fur is too long and all he tend to like sweat , wanna ask if it is wise if i get him shaved every one a month or two?
We are getting our three Ragdolls in November, two girls and one lovely boy.We really hope that they will get along when they are older too, since boys and girls play differently.
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..
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 have two Ragdolls and a lot of this is super helpful, but 6 weeks is too young for the first vaccine! One of mine was vaccination too young by a dodgy breeder and it caused her a lot of issues. In the end she needed to start again and have an additional two shots because her body wasnt able to metabolise it correctly. 3 months minimum!
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.
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.
Is it alright to leave a Ragdoll kitten (3 months) to sleep in the living room? He has his food, water, litter and toys there. We give him lots of attention during the day but can't sleep with him as he wakes us up 😅
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 didn’t have a ragdoll but my previous cat followed me around a lot so I got used to it. She kept me company while I was cooking and when I’d watch stuff. She liked Kitchen Nightmares (Gordon more than the rest of the show) and House of Anubis (which was on like 2011-2013) so I think she just liked the British accents 😂. I want to get a ragdoll though so this video has been very helpful
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.
Great for me being a dog lover & now deciding for the first time in my life to get a cat. 😊
@@candacedawn357 same
@@marjorie5677 Cool! 👍
@@candacedawn357 Did you get a Ragdoll cat?.
My cat’s a ragdoll and he hates us xzd
Recently I'm so obsessed with cat videos especially ragdoll and now seeing her video I feel like I wanna adopt a ragdoll kitten right away 😢❤
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.
@@franlindstrom6274 what age was your rag doll when you got her?
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
You could also use a lactose-free one! Better for their digestive system
Ive just got a little rag doll.. She is 8 wks.
What is the "cling on " problem ?
@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 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.
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 😊
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.
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.
That goes to show that there can be a happy ending if the breeder was bad.
@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.
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 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.
Laura that’s amazing!! Animals are just awesome they really are! Good luck with your health issues xx💕
What a blessing he's been in your life 🐱💛
I was very lucky, I always get cats from rescue centres and I found my ragdoll in one of those!
Wow, crazy lucky! That's unheard of really, most of the time people try to sell them and make money instead. Lucky baby to have found you!
Yea
Me too!! And they didn’t even sell her as a rag doll, it said she was a long haired calico but nope.. full on rag doll
@@AJanae.
They knew mine was a ragdoll but the charity has a set price for all cats no matter what breed so she cost a total of £80!
I wish I'm that lucky
You have done a wonderful job of this! Being a Ragdoll Cat myself, it's great to see such a great video about me. Thank you! Love from Coffee Cat
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 😍
🥰 aww thank you so much, that means so much to me! Hehe cutie isn’t he! The perfect addition to any family 🐱🤍🥰
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 😊
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.
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!
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. 🐈
Timbre had a happy life and you will see him once again in a far future :))
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
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
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.
??? That is horrifying. 😰
Ohhhh
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. 😢😡
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
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
The way he rolled over right as you were wrapping up. Definitely an angel this one.
Our ragdoll cat comes for a snuggle/ pet session 3 or 4 times a night. They are so amazingly affectionate! They are such little buddies!
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.
I’m so happy this was such a great time of life for you, animals bring so much joy, don’t they? Enjoy him so much! 💙🐾
We are getting 2 ragdols in a month. I can't wait!
Have you got them yet??!!
You are right to get two. We have two and they play together. They are the most amazing cats. Enjoy
@@johncraker8330 does it hurt when they bite?
@@igotaglockinmyrawrie no ,they are very,but our male ragdoll likes to use us as a chew toy sometimes.
@@johncraker8330 Ah i see think you, im going to get a radgoll in a week im very excited
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! :)
Aww thanks Maike! I'm so happy you're enjoying the videos i'm making about him 🥰
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 😂
Best video I’ve seen and the most accurate! Great job! Echo is stunning! 😍
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'm getting a ragdoll in march so this video was very helpful!
Yay! So exciting, not long to wait now 🥰
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.
Your cat is very lucky to have you as its guardian.
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 ❤️❤️❤️
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 😭😭
I have a ragdoll/norweigain mix, but she basically looks like a ragdoll but without the blue eyes. I adopted her froma rehoming situation when she was five and have no regrets 🥰 She is pretty much like this description of yours. If I ever get any in the future I really intend on getting a pair of siblings to keep each other conpany 😊 It breaks my heart whenever my little darling kitty is upset when I'm away 😥
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.
My rescue cat Kali is obsessed with Echo😻! She loves watching him, and it’s just so adorable☺️.
My kitty is named Kali as well!
I have a 16-year old blue lynx point mitted. Echo is adorable, and you have many fun years ahead of you.
Echo is the most lovely boy! 🥺🥺🥺🥺😍
Awww thank you! 🐱💛
@@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!!
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..🐈
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!
This is so useful! We are looking at getting a Ragdoll kitten but we didn't really know where to get one. The first point really helps, thank you xx
Rag dolls are my dream cat! I always wanted to know how to take care of it. Ty!
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.
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.
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.
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
My kitten ragdoll follows me everywhere. She’s so small and cute. You’re right about the toddler thing
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
What a nice Video. Calm, cheerful, conveys lots of info about Ragdolls. Sendings thanks from Canada.
i am getting one and you are probable going to make me cry how cute you cat is and i have never been so excited in my life
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.
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’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! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😘💖
I'm so happy you think so! 🥰💛 Hahahahha, if only - maybe one day! 😋
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
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 UA-camr 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 have two strays but they let me touch their paws and scratch their belly. In love with them.
ragdolls are awesome kittens! my ragdoll cat who was supposed to be a boy ended up being a girl and had babies ! they’re so cute and playful :) We have 2 little blue points and some other colors!
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.
Echo is so beautiful 😍 I’m looking to get a Siberian but Ragdolls are so cute! I means cats in general are just 😻
Baby kitten very wonderful and very nice colour and very happy 🐈😻👌👌👌
Thank you so so much for posting this video! Its been one of the most insightful videos on getting research for this breed!
LOVED THIS VIDEO THOUGH! Love any video about echo and ragdoll cats 🐈 ♥
So happy you did! 🥰🙌🏼
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.
Is he letting you sleep? I always wanted to get a kitten/ cat but I am affraid they won't let me sleep enough
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 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
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
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
They look like they would get tangled so much
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.
Such a great video! We had a most wonderful Persian called Eco (pronounced Echo too!) who was the most wonderful so great name!
Would you say if you left your door open your rag doll would escape or would they still stay inside , we have our back door open a lot with the kids going in and out the garden I would like to get a rag doll but the concerns are about if was to escape.
Hi, Im statung in a tropical country and the weather here can be humid and hot and then at time cooling and heavy rain
My baby jebat ( ragdoll + siberian) adopted. He kind of like warm and when his fur is too long and all he tend to like sweat , wanna ask if it is wise if i get him shaved every one a month or two?
We are getting our three Ragdolls in November, two girls and one lovely boy.We really hope that they will get along when they are older too, since boys and girls play differently.
The clingons oh my couldn't agree more!! 😅😅
I recently lost my cat to HCM which absolutely broke my heart, wish I did more research before I got a cat as she was still a young cat.
Beautiful kitten
Thank you!
firstt !!:) ur kitty is so cute !!
🥳🙌🏼 thank you!
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..
Your Echo😻 is such a beauty.
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 have two Ragdolls and a lot of this is super helpful, but 6 weeks is too young for the first vaccine! One of mine was vaccination too young by a dodgy breeder and it caused her a lot of issues. In the end she needed to start again and have an additional two shots because her body wasnt able to metabolise it correctly. 3 months minimum!
Im just watching this to get ready for my cute little kitten❤ im soo exciting, ive always had dogs
I have just brought my gorgeous boy home today 💙 a very traumatic journey for bothe of us. He's settling in amazingly though. On my knee now
Hi Kay, I love your videos about Echo! He is a cuttie! Where did you buy his harness? I just got my ragdoll last Thursday and he is soo adorable
I’m picking up my rag doll kitten today, his name is Henry and I’m beyond excited 😊
Aww yay! It's the best feeling bringing them home💗
Thank u so much my parents said I can get a ragdoll kitten if I learn about it and now I might get my dream kitten
Hi Kay Thank you this was a lovely video and very informative.❤
My pleasure Cathy! Have a lovely day 🥰
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 :)
Any breeder selling that young is going against the GCCF rules and should be reported. Nine weeks is absolutely too young.
@@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.
Precision timing from Echo, turning round to face the camera as you outro the video
I know right 🤣 laughed so much when I realised when editing, it’s like he knew!
@@Livingthelifeyoulove he knew you would be free to play .
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.
Such good info and my raggie does everything you say. Wish I had seen the video b4 I had him, it would have helped so much . Raggies Rule !! 😸❤xx
Happy you think so! 🥰 They are sure, lovely little alien cats 👽🐱😂
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.
Thanks for sharing this very helpful information about ragdolls 👍🐱
Is it alright to leave a Ragdoll kitten (3 months) to sleep in the living room? He has his food, water, litter and toys there. We give him lots of attention during the day but can't sleep with him as he wakes us up 😅
I love my ragdoll, he is amazing. But, oh my gosh, once he reached adulthood the shedding is unlike anything I have ever seen before!
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 didn’t have a ragdoll but my previous cat followed me around a lot so I got used to it. She kept me company while I was cooking and when I’d watch stuff. She liked Kitchen Nightmares (Gordon more than the rest of the show) and House of Anubis (which was on like 2011-2013) so I think she just liked the British accents 😂. I want to get a ragdoll though so this video has been very helpful
I am going to get my Ragdoll Cat in November !