{"id":92777,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:18","slug":"do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Ragdoll cats have fur or hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_have_fur_or_hair\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats have fur or hair?\">Do Ragdoll cats have fur or hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_need_haircuts\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats need haircuts?\">Do Ragdoll cats need haircuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Are_Ragdoll_cats_long_or_short_haired\" title=\"Are Ragdoll cats long or short haired?\">Are Ragdoll cats long or short haired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Is_a_Ragdoll_cat_Long_Haired\" title=\"Is a Ragdoll cat Long Haired?\">Is a Ragdoll cat Long Haired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#What_kind_of_fur_do_Ragdoll_cats_have\" title=\"What kind of fur do Ragdoll cats have?\">What kind of fur do Ragdoll cats have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_need_a_bath\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats need a bath?\">Do Ragdoll cats need a bath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Can_you_cut_a_ragdoll_cats_hair\" title=\"Can you cut a ragdoll cats hair?\">Can you cut a ragdoll cats hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#How_do_you_trim_a_ragdoll\" title=\"How do you trim a ragdoll?\">How do you trim a ragdoll?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Can_a_Ragdoll_be_short_haired\" title=\"Can a Ragdoll be short haired?\">Can a Ragdoll be short haired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Is_a_ragdoll_cat_Long_Haired\" title=\"Is a ragdoll cat Long Haired?\">Is a ragdoll cat Long Haired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#What_kind_of_hair_do_Ragdoll_cats_have\" title=\"What kind of hair do Ragdoll cats have?\">What kind of hair do Ragdoll cats have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Can_you_get_short_haired_Ragdoll\" title=\"Can you get short haired Ragdoll?\">Can you get short haired Ragdoll?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_need_to_be_groomed\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats need to be groomed?\">Do Ragdoll cats need to be groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#What_two_breeds_make_a_ragdoll_cat\" title=\"What two breeds make a ragdoll cat?\">What two breeds make a ragdoll cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#How_much_hair_does_a_ragdoll_cat_shed\" title=\"How much hair does a ragdoll cat shed?\">How much hair does a ragdoll cat shed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#What_type_of_hair_does_a_ragdoll_cat_have\" title=\"What type of hair does a ragdoll cat have?\">What type of hair does a ragdoll cat have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Do_Ragdoll_cats_have_hair_or_fur\" title=\"Do Ragdoll cats have hair or fur?\">Do Ragdoll cats have hair or fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Are_Ragdoll_cats_long_haired\" title=\"Are Ragdoll cats long haired?\">Are Ragdoll cats long haired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-ragdoll-cats-have-fur-or-hair\/#Do_Ragdolls_have_double_coat\" title=\"Do Ragdolls have double coat?\">Do Ragdolls have double coat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_have_fur_or_hair\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats have fur or hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Coat of the Ragdoll Breed. <b>This stunning cat breed sports a soft silky fur coat. It is very similar in texture and feel to rabbit fur. The Ragdoll breed is essentially a medium  long haired breed of cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_need_haircuts\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats need haircuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ragdolls enjoy grooming and will often show their enjoyment with all the special attention. During a grooming session, inspect your Ragdoll for any signs of lumps or illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ragdoll_cats_long_or_short_haired\"><\/span>Are Ragdoll cats long or short haired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re already an owner of a ragdoll or want one of your own to spoil, it&#8217;s vital for you to know if they&#8217;re considered long-haired so you can properly groom them. We&#8217;ve researched this topic thoroughly to give you the information you need. Ragdolls are considered <b>mid- to long-haired cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Ragdoll_cat_Long_Haired\"><\/span>Is a Ragdoll cat Long Haired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breed has a <b>semi long-haired, &#8216;plush&#8217;, silky coat (similar to rabbit&#8217;s fur) that requires regular grooming to prevent knots or tangles. Colour: Ragdolls are a pointed breed (meaning they have a relatively pale body with darker markings on the face, ears, tail or legs).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_fur_do_Ragdoll_cats_have\"><\/span>What kind of fur do Ragdoll cats have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coat: The breed has a <b>semi long-haired, &#8216;plush&#8217;, silky coat (similar to rabbit&#8217;s fur) that requires regular grooming to prevent knots or tangles. Colour: Ragdolls are a pointed breed (meaning they have a relatively pale body with darker markings on the face, ears, tail or legs).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_need_a_bath\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats need a bath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ragdolls enjoy grooming and will often show their enjoyment with all the special attention. During a grooming session, inspect your Ragdoll for any signs of lumps or illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_cut_a_ragdoll_cats_hair\"><\/span>Can you cut a ragdoll cats hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ragdolls don&#8217;t need a haircut  their fur can be left to grow and when it&#8217;s time, they&#8217;ll shed the coat naturally. You just need to make sure that you brush your cat regularly  twice a week is ideal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_trim_a_ragdoll\"><\/span>How do you trim a ragdoll?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will never be white again. Get pet-safe leave in conditioner for the mats, you&#8217;ll get them no matter how much you brush, do a little trim here and there, but <b>don&#8217;t shave, unless you don&#8217;t mind an all brown or gray cat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Ragdoll_be_short_haired\"><\/span>Can a Ragdoll be short haired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whatever the reason, the fact is <b>there is no such thing as a short hair Ragdoll Cat. A purebred Ragdoll will have medium to long hair. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) states that as a breed standard, a Ragdoll cat&#8217;s coat must be of &#8216;moderately long length&#8217;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_ragdoll_cat_Long_Haired\"><\/span>Is a ragdoll cat Long Haired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breed has a <b>semi long-haired, &#8216;plush&#8217;, silky coat (similar to rabbit&#8217;s fur) that requires regular grooming to prevent knots or tangles. Colour: Ragdolls are a pointed breed (meaning they have a relatively pale body with darker markings on the face, ears, tail or legs).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_hair_do_Ragdoll_cats_have\"><\/span>What kind of hair do Ragdoll cats have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>longhaired cats<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_short_haired_Ragdoll\"><\/span>Can you get short haired Ragdoll?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whatever the reason, the fact is <b>there is no such thing as a short hair Ragdoll Cat. A purebred Ragdoll will have medium to long hair. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) states that as a breed standard, a Ragdoll cat&#8217;s coat must be of &#8216;moderately long length&#8217;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_need_to_be_groomed\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats need to be groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Caring for Ragdoll cats should include <b>brushing the coat at least twice a week to help prevent mats, tangles and excessive shedding. Ragdolls enjoy grooming and will often show their enjoyment with all the special attention. During a grooming session, inspect your Ragdoll for any signs of lumps or illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_breeds_make_a_ragdoll_cat\"><\/span>What two breeds make a ragdoll cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What can be verified is that the breed was started in the 1960s in California. The Ragdoll may well have been a mix of the <b>Burmese, Birman, and the Persian, but the cat credited as the original Ragdoll is a white cat named Josephine. For that reason, Ragdolls are also called the daughters of Josephine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_hair_does_a_ragdoll_cat_shed\"><\/span>How much hair does a ragdoll cat shed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lots of websites with information on ragdoll cat and kittens claim that they do not shed their fur, however this is completely false. These cats have thick cots with long hair and they certainly shed <b>quite a lot of fur<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_hair_does_a_ragdoll_cat_have\"><\/span>What type of hair does a ragdoll cat have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ragdolls are <b>longhaired cats, so you have to expect a certain amount of shedding from this breed. But they don&#8217;t shed as much as you might think, given their thick coats. The temperature, season and their diets will all have an impact on how much they shed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdoll_cats_have_hair_or_fur\"><\/span>Do Ragdoll cats have hair or fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Coat of the Ragdoll Breed. <b>This stunning cat breed sports a soft silky fur coat. It is very similar in texture and feel to rabbit fur. The Ragdoll breed is essentially a medium  long haired breed of cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ragdoll_cats_long_haired\"><\/span>Are Ragdoll cats long haired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ragdolls are considered mid- to long-haired cats. These felines have lush, fluffy fur that gets thicker with age. An unusual characteristic of their fur is that they don&#8217;t have an undercoat found in most long-haired cat breeds, making them less likely to shed and trigger allergies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ragdolls_have_double_coat\"><\/span>Do Ragdolls have double coat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grooming requirements for Ragdolls are fairly minimal, as <b>they do not possess a double coat. But rest assured, even without a double coat, the Ragdoll&#8217;s fur is soft and plush, with a silky touch. Although Ragdoll cats are known for going limp when picked up, not every Ragdoll has this traitespecially playful kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do Ragdoll cats have fur or hair?Do Ragdoll cats need haircuts?Are Ragdoll cats long or short haired?Is a Ragdoll cat Long Haired?What kind of fur do Ragdoll cats have?Do Ragdoll cats need a bath?Can you cut a ragdoll cats hair?How do you trim a ragdoll?Can a Ragdoll be short haired?Is a ragdoll&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92777"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92777\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}