Differences Between Ragdoll & Ragamuffin Cats
There are many similarities between Ragdoll and RagaMuffin cat breeds. Both are large, long-haired breeds developed in the United States. Both breeds began in the 1960s from the same female stray cat named Josephine. Both breeds are bred not only for looks, but to have a friendly temperament and to go limp when picked up. But there, the similarities end.
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History
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The Ragdoll breed came first, but original breeder and International Ragdoll Cat Association founder Ann Baker trademarked the name and set the breed standard, including body and eye color. RagaMuffins were based on Ragdolls that could not be registered.
Maturity
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Ragdolls can mature at three years of age; RagaMuffins do not mature until they are four.
Breeding
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Ragdolls can only be registered if both parents are Radgolls. RagaMuffins can be registered if only one parent is a RagaMuffin.
Body Color
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RagaMuffin. Compare with Ragdoll at top of page. Image from Wikimedia Commons
Ragdolls can only come in colors known to Siamese or with white paws and Siamese patterns. RagaMuffins can come in any color.
Eye Color
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Ragdolls are only allowed to have blue eyes. RagaMuffins can have any colored eyes and can even have bi-colored eyes, where each eye is a different color.
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Comments
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I just lost my beautiful 4 year old baby to cardiomyopathy two days ago. I am so sad. I wish I had known before that they are very high risk to this awful disease.
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Be very careful when purchasing a ragdoll or ragamuffin. Only get one from a breeder who can prove that their cats have been DNA tested for HCM. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy My sweet boy died when he was only 17 months old from congestive heart failure.
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I have a 10 year old calico ragamuffin and she is just the most friendly dog like cat I've ever had. And it's true they are very cute and very friendly.
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Ragdoll's and Ragamufin's cats are very beautiful! Ragdoll - my dreem pet.
