What is a RagaMuffin

<body stylesrc="http://www.ragamuffin.com/_private/style.htm" background="images/blutxtr2.jpg" bgcolor="#9c9dcb" text="#0000a0"> <p align="center"><img src="Whatis.gif" alt="Whatis.gif (24293 bytes)" width="336" height="84"></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> <IMG SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bfmid=1946520&siteid=10066755&bfpage=coupon" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE > <A HREF="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=1946520&siteid=10066755&bfpage=coupon" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="http://www.pets.com/associates/images/coupon7_468x60.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="468" HEIGHT="60" ALT="$10 Off Pets.com"></A> </p> <p align="center"><strong><big><font color="#FF0000"><img SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve/mid5327311?siteid=9992759&bfpage=homepage" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE></font></big></strong> <IMG SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bfmid=1946520&siteid=10066755&bfpage=promo1" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE > <A HREF="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=1946520&siteid=10066755&bfpage=promo1" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="http://www.pets.com/associates/images/pets_com_banner6.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="468" HEIGHT="60" ALT="Pets.com"></A> <big><strong><font color="#FF0000"><img SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve/mid5327311?siteid=9992759&bfpage=homepage" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE></font></strong></big></p> <p align="center"> <IMG SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bfmid=5327311&siteid=9992759&bfpage=specials" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE > <A HREF="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=5327311&siteid=9992759&bfpage=specials" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="http://www.petsmart.com/affiliates/images/468x60special2.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="468" HEIGHT="60" ALT=""></A> </p> <p align="center"><img SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve/mid1268369?siteid=10066742&bfpage=home1" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE> <IMG SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bfmid=1268369&siteid=10066742&bfpage=home1" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE > <A HREF="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=1268369&siteid=10066742&bfpage=home1" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="http://www.petstore.com/petstore/images/affiliate/banner01.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="468" HEIGHT="60" ALT="Free shipping at Petstore.com!"></A> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://signup.postmasterdirect.com/affiliates?owner=I-Love-Cats.com&affiliate=UltimateRags"> <img src="http://gfx.postmasterdirect.com/gfx/banners/banleft.gif" height="56" width="89" border=0> </a> </p> <p align="center"><img SRC="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve/mid1946520?siteid=10066755&bfpage=home" BORDER="0" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="1" NOSAVE></p> <p align="center"><font color="#80FFFF" size="5" face="VAGRound"><strong><marquee align="top" bgcolor="#800080" height="19" scrollamount="10" scrolldelay="0" width="65%" border="1">HELLO EVERY ONE THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR CATTERY --------------------WE AT ULTIMATE RAGS HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY OUR WEB SITE AND SEE WHY THE RAGAMUFFIN IS SUCH A UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL CAT----------------DID YOU KNOW THAT RAGAMUFFINS ARE BRED 1ST FOR THEIR SWEET PERSONALITY AND THEIR BEAUTIFUL LOOKS ARE JUST AN ADDED BONUS ---------------THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE RAGAMUFFIN THE ULTIMATE CAT TO OWN</marquee></strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <h2 align="center"><img src="images/div.gif" width="465" height="7"></h2> <p align="center">  </p> <p>Thank you for your inquiries concerning the RagaMuffin. The RagaMuffin is a most unique and purrsonable cat, possessing qualities found no where else in the feline world. A huge Teddybear of a cat, that has the ability to go limp when picked up. RagaMuffin females normally weigh 10-15 lbs, while males can tip the scales at over 20 lbs. The skeletal frame is larger than most other cats, enabling them to carry this extra weight most gracefully. Full growth takes 3-4 years. </p> <p>RagaMuffins come from the original <strong>I</strong>nternational <strong>R</strong>agdoll <strong>C</strong>at <strong>A</strong>ssociation (<strong>IRCA</strong>) Ragdoll lines, which have been bred outside the cat fancy for more than thirty years. About twenty years ago a number of breeders abandoned the originator of the breed and her breeding program, and began breeding Ragdolls on their own. They took with them just a small part of what the Ragdoll was intended to be, just a few colors and patterns. Eventually they petitioned for acceptance in some registries. Today's RagaMuffin continued to be bred in isolation outside the cat fancy during that twenty year period under IRCA. In February 1994 another large group of breeders left the originator and petitioned for registry as RagMuffins in ACFA, UFO, ICE and CFF. They were accepted. </p> <p>Why did we change the name from Ragdoll to RagaMuffin? Simply, there is a valid trademark on the name Ragdoll held by the originator IRCA. No one can legally use the name without the permission of the owner. We feel as a matter of principle the trademark should be honored. In addition most RagaMuffin breeders have signed contracts that state we must change the name of our breed or spay and neuter our cats if we choose not to breed our animals in the originating group. Because we have the highest regard for ethical standards and believe giving our word stands for something important, we have honored our contracts and changed the name of our breed to RagaMuffin. </p> <p>As the RagaMuffin matures the head broadens to a modified wedge with a rounded appearance. This gives them a dignified but sweet face. Combine this with the unbeatable personality, large size, and low maintenance coat for the<b> ultimate</b> feline companion. They will do just about anything for a cuddle or tummy rub. They are intelligent, sweet and get along well with children and household pets. In fact, they possess some puppy-like qualities. They are always underfoot and will follow at their families heels. They enjoy fetching and can be taught tricks. </p> <p>The original IRCA Ragdoll cats were not colorpoints. They came in a variety of colors. The breed was developed with the intent to produce the finest feline companion. personality and temperament were most important, than coat color. The pointed pattern appeared much later in the breeding program as an addition not a replacement. RagaMuffin breeders believe the original non-colorpoints as valuable and worthy of preserving as the pointed cats. </p> <p>While shopping for a RagaMuffin please keep in mind that they are RagaMuffins first and foremost because of their disposition. Although the majority are blue-eyed colorpoints. a RagaMuffin can be solid, tabby or tortie with green, gold or copper eyes. After the wonderful disposition, important characteristics are large size, stocky build, broad head and mat resistant fur. </p> <p>We are members of the <a href="http://www.catteryrow.com/ragagroup/" target="_top">RagaMuffin Associated Group, Inc. </a>(RAG). As members we must abide by a strict<a href="http://www.catteryrow.com/ragagroup/code.html" target="_top"> code of ethics</a> and cattery guidelines, keeping our reputation and that of RAG beyond reproach. We are small family run catteries. Because we only have a few litters a year, if we do not have the kitten you are looking for, we can help you find a <a href="http://www.catteryrow.com/ragagroup/breederlist.html" target="_top">RAG breeder</a> who does. That way you can be sure of buying a happy, healthy kitten, raised in the best environment. </p> <p>Because the RagaMuffin is not weaned until twelve weeks, we do not send them to their new homes until they are sixteen weeks old. It is our objective to maintain the good disposition and excellent health that the RagaMuffin enjoys today. </p> <p><font size="4"><em><strong>Because of the RagaMuffins trusting nature they are strictly indoor cats.</strong></em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"><em><strong><img src="images/div.gif" width="465" height="7"></strong></em></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><a href="Welcome.html" target="_top">Home</a>   <a href="news.htm" target="_top">What is a RagaMuffin</a>   <a href="toc.htm" target="_top">Kitten Availability</a>   <a href="pictures.htm" target="_top">RagaMuffin Pictures</a>   <a href="pictures2.htm" target="_top">More RagaMuffin Pictures</a>    <a href="ultimateacres.htm" target="_top">Pictures of My Horses</a>    <a href="products.htm" target="_top">Cat Products Available</a>   <a href="books_and_magazines.htm" target="_top">Cat Books & Magazines Availalbe</a>    <a href="http://acfacat.com" target="_top"><font color="#FF0000">Back to</font> </a><a href="http://acfacat.com">ACFA</a>   <font color="#FFFF00">Coming Soon</font></strong> <a href="the_wild_side.htm" target="_top"><strong>Take a Walk on the Wild Side</strong></a></p> <p align="center">Send mail to <a href="mailto:ultimate@bellsouth.net"> ultimate@bellsouth.net</a> with questions or comments about our RagaMuffins or this web site.<br> Last modified: November 02, 2004</p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><strong>You are visitor number:</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="/cgi-bin/newcount?ragamu2&width=5&font=odometer" width="75" height="20"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><strong>Since April 13, 1997</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><strong>Thank you for visiting our site.</strong></p> </body>