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The overall impression of the Ragamuffin is one of sweetness and robust health. Ragamuffin females are generally smaller than males, both being muscular, and heavy with a tendency toward a fatty pad (greater omentum) on the lower abdomen. Ragamuffins attain full maturity at approximately four years of age. The breed has a slightly larger skeleton, which allows it to carry large weight; females range from 10 -15lbs.; males up to 20 or more lbs.
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Ragamuffins are striking whether a color point, color point with a white blaze or star, mitts and tipped tail set against darker fur, a dramatically marked tabby, or a breathtaking calico. The only extremes in this cat are large size, large expressive eyes and docile nature.
The Ragamuffin is a low maintenance cat. It has a medium to medium-long coat that is best when brushed regularly. The coat is similar to the texture of rabbit fur and is usually dense and silky. The coat on the neck and around the face tends to be longer than on the rest of the body. The head is a broad modified wedge, with a rounded appearance. There is puffiness to the whisker pad, which results in the characteristic “sweet look” of the Ragamuffin. Ragamuffin cats have walnut shaped eyes rather than oval.
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Extremely loveable and docile, Ragamuffin cats were developed in the latter part of the 20th century by Mrs. Baker of Riverside. The exact origin of the breed is unknown as the developer chose what cats to breed. The Ragamuffin cat is famous for its mellow personality and tends to be very friendly to people. The breed is never aloof. A Ragamuffin is people loving and affectionate; a large, cuddly, feline teddy bear! Many Ragamuffins follow their owners as they thrive on much attention. They make wonderful family pets, with so much affection to give everyone in the family, including your other pets, cats, dogs, rodents, lizards (we have all of these) etc. Keep in mind that they are indoors cats ONLY.
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