Ragdoll "parents" -- this thread''s for you! Brag and post photos here!

[lovewhitediamonds]

Date: 4/17/2009 10:46:02 PM
Author: AmberGretchen
OMG SO CUTE

I LOVE THEM!!!

I can''t believe how grownup and gorgeous they are - love love love how deep blue the fur is - I don''t think I''ve ever seen a blue point with such vivid fur. Unbelievably beautiful

Thanks AmberGretchen!!!
We affectionally call Speck "The Snow King"

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 4/18/2009 9:36:22 AM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

Date: 4/17/2009 10:46:02 PM

Author: AmberGretchen

OMG SO CUTE

I LOVE THEM!!!

I can''t believe how grownup and gorgeous they are - love love love how deep blue the fur is - I don''t think I''ve ever seen a blue point with such vivid fur. Unbelievably beautiful

Thanks AmberGretchen!!!

We affectionally call Speck ''The Snow King''

I love their names. And "Snow King" is adorable - he does look very regal

I think tuxedo Raggies are probably impossible, unfortunately, as part of the Ragdoll genetics is that they are "pointed" - i.e. darker at all the points, and that''s also why they have the gorgeous blue eys. Most tuxedos have yellow or green eyes because that''s how the coat color/eye color genetics works. But you could probably find a tuxedo patterned Raggie mix

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 4/18/2009 9:33:39 AM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

...I would love to have a black/white long hair tuxedo Ragdoll -- if the breeders ever make this color combo!! (Doubt it)

Hey, LWD, look what I found when I was just cruising around this website:

http://www.solidragdolls.com/solid_home.html

Look at this little guy!!!

Supposedly a purebred Ragdoll! However, I do know that non-pointed, non-blue-eyed Ragdolls are still considered a bit unconventional and controversial by some breeders.

Another option, too (for just about ANY color of fur and eyes), would be a Ragamuffin; probably a great choice, actually; they are supposed to be every bit as wonderful in temperament and personality as Ragdolls.

Anyway, I thought that was interesting -- just HAD to share!!!

Lynn

 

[omieluv]

Date: 4/18/2009 10:12:52 PM
Author: Lynn B

Date: 4/18/2009 9:33:39 AM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

...I would love to have a black/white long hair tuxedo Ragdoll -- if the breeders ever make this color combo!! (Doubt it)

Hey, LWD, look what I found when I was just cruising around this website:

http://www.solidragdolls.com/solid_home.html

Look at this little guy!!!

Supposedly a purebred Ragdoll! However, I do know that non-pointed, non-blue-eyed Ragdolls are still considered a bit unconventional and controversial by some breeders.

Another option, too (for just about ANY color of fur and eyes), would be a Ragamuffin; probably a great choice, actually; they are supposed to be every bit as wonderful in temperament and personality as Ragdolls.

Anyway, I thought that was interesting -- just HAD to share!!!

Lynn

Solid ragdolls are ragdolls and I have read that they are used to strengthen pointed lines (I think that is what Ann Baker used to do...she founded the ragdoll breed).

Ragamuffins are essentially ragdolls, just are bred in different color patterns & eye colors. They came about when Ann Baker decided to start breeding different patterns in ragdolls, which did not meet breed standard. Her actions divided people in the ragdoll world, where there was a faction supporting Ann Baker and a faction supporting the agreed upon existing breed standard (pointed cats at the time). So, she simply started the ragamuffin breed.

 

[omieluv]

Wow, I have fallen far behind in this thread! So many beautiful pictures of raggies to gaze at

lovewhitediamonds - Your fur kids are adorable!

I have not had a photo shoot with the diva, but I managed to snap this one off on Friday.

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 4/19/2009 2:01:57 AM
Author: omieluv
Wow, I have fallen far behind in this thread! So many beautiful pictures of raggies to gaze at

lovewhitediamonds - Your fur kids are adorable!

I have not had a photo shoot with the diva, but I managed to snap this one off on Friday.

OHMYGOODNESS!!! Another MAGAZINE-WORTHY photo, for sure!!! Look at that picture, doesn''t it look like it should be on the cover of Cat Fancy?!

There are some REALLY awesome photos in this thread!!!

She is sooooo beautiful! Thanks for the new photo!

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 4/19/2009 2:01:57 AM
Author: omieluv
Wow, I have fallen far behind in this thread! So many beautiful pictures of raggies to gaze at

lovewhitediamonds - Your fur kids are adorable!


I have not had a photo shoot with the diva, but I managed to snap this one off on Friday.

Omie - I agree with Ms. Lynn - this is totally a magazine-worthy picture - the light and the composition are beautiful, and then of course there''s Ms. Gorgeous Diva in the middle of it all

 

[lovewhitediamonds]

Date: 4/18/2009 10:12:52 PM
Author: Lynn B

Date: 4/18/2009 9:33:39 AM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

...I would love to have a black/white long hair tuxedo Ragdoll -- if the breeders ever make this color combo!! (Doubt it)

Hey, LWD, look what I found when I was just cruising around this website:

http://www.solidragdolls.com/solid_home.html

Look at this little guy!!!

Supposedly a purebred Ragdoll! However, I do know that non-pointed, non-blue-eyed Ragdolls are still considered a bit unconventional and controversial by some breeders.

Another option, too (for just about ANY color of fur and eyes), would be a Ragamuffin; probably a great choice, actually; they are supposed to be every bit as wonderful in temperament and personality as Ragdolls.

Anyway, I thought that was interesting -- just HAD to share!!!

Lynn

OMG Lynn! I WANT THAT CAT!
I wonder if they would have the same personality as the purebreed Ragdolls?
Thanks for sharing.... I will also check out the Ragamuffin too.. never heard of it, thanks! Just gotta convince DH we need #3!! This one is also pretty....

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 4/19/2009 7:48:14 PM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

OMG Lynn! I WANT THAT CAT!
I wonder if they would have the same personality as the purebreed Ragdolls?
Thanks for sharing.... I will also check out the Ragamuffin too.. never heard of it, thanks! Just gotta convince DH we need #3!! This one is also pretty....

The convincing of DH I can't help you with

but I can tell you that yes, those cats are considered Raggies with all the traits and tendencies that we know and love in our *typical* pointed, blue eyed cats.

And Ragamuffins are a purebred breed as well, and every bit as loving and sweet as Ragdolls. They just come in more colors!!!

ETA: The one you posted is absolutely GORGEOUS! Look at those eyes, they look like jewels!

 

[lovewhitediamonds]

Date: 4/19/2009 9:21:46 PM
Author: Lynn B

Date: 4/19/2009 7:48:14 PM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

OMG Lynn! I WANT THAT CAT!
I wonder if they would have the same personality as the purebreed Ragdolls?
Thanks for sharing.... I will also check out the Ragamuffin too.. never heard of it, thanks! Just gotta convince DH we need #3!! This one is also pretty....

The convincing of DH I can''t help you with

but I can tell you that yes, those cats are considered Raggies with all the traits and tendencies that we know and love in our *typical* pointed, blue eyed cats.

And Ragamuffins are a purebred breed as well, and every bit as loving and sweet as Ragdolls. They just come in more colors!!!

ETA: The one you posted is absolutely GORGEOUS! Look at those eyes, they look like jewels!

Thanks again Lynn!
Yes, those green eyes are lovely -- and how about those whiskers!

Here''s a white mitted kitten -- OH MY!

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 4/19/2009 9:50:56 PM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

Thanks again Lynn!
Yes, those green eyes are lovely -- and how about those whiskers!

Here''s a white mitted kitten -- OH MY!

SOOOOO CUTE!!!

LWD, do you think maybe that''s a baby picture of the black and white cat I first posted?

 

[lovewhitediamonds]

Date: 4/19/2009 10:00:11 PM
Author: Lynn B

Date: 4/19/2009 9:50:56 PM
Author: lovewhitediamonds

Thanks again Lynn!
Yes, those green eyes are lovely -- and how about those whiskers!

Here''s a white mitted kitten -- OH MY!

SOOOOO CUTE!!!

LWD, do you think maybe that''s a baby picture of the black and white cat I first posted?

Hi Lynn,
I don''t think so -- the nose is a little different on the adult than the kitten.. I also found the pic of the kitten from another breeders site: http://www.riverdollsragdolls.com/

 

[AmberGretchen]

You guys are killing me with these pictures - HOW CUTE IS THAT KITTEN?!!! OMG I just want to smoosh him

 

[omieluv]

Lynn & AG: Thank you for your kind words regarding the recent Omie photo! I was lucky, as the camera was out on my desk when I saw her grooming herself in the window. I did not have very long to set the shot up on manual mode (I had it set for low light photos), as I would have liked, so I switched to auto to at least get the shot. Apparently, my digicam has a nice auto mode! I have taken several pictures of Omie in her window in the past, but those were with the old camera, so they are not as good. The window itself is very interesting to me, as it is original to the building (built in the 1920's or so). Unfortunately, I was so focused on capturing her in the moment, that I did not pay attention to the entire composition, as the top of the window is cut off & the photo does not appear level. Though it has its faults, I love it, simply because of Omie!

 

[omieluv]

So, OMG...Omie had to go to the animal hospital ER over the weekend! She was having tummy issues, so we had to take her in Saturday afternoon. Her tests came back fine, but she was quite dehydrated from throwing up Friday and Saturday. They put her on an IV, which meant they had to shave a patch of her beautiful fur right above her front paw. She also needed a catheter too. She was really stressed out, but she came home Monday morning, very groggy because they had to sedate her in order for them to take out the IV & the catheter (she is not very good at the vet). Finally, I noticed she started back to her diva ways, which made me feel better. She has also been grooming herself constantly to make up for 3 days of not getting brushed. My poor diva...

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 4/29/2009 1:08:03 AM
Author: omieluv
So, OMG...Omie had to go to the animal hospital ER over the weekend! She was having tummy issues, so we had to take her in Saturday afternoon. Her tests came back fine, but she was quite dehydrated from throwing up Friday and Saturday. They put her on an IV, which meant they had to shave a patch of her beautiful fur right above her front paw. She also needed a catheter too. She was really stressed out, but she came home Monday morning, very groggy because they had to sedate her in order for them to take out the IV & the catheter (she is not very good at the vet). Finally, I noticed she started back to her diva ways, which made me feel better. She has also been grooming herself constantly to make up for 3 days of not getting brushed. My poor diva...

OMG Omie I''m so sorry I missed this - how is Miss Omie doing??? How scary for all of you! I know how terrifying it is to have to take them to the e-vet, I can only imagine...

I really hope she is 110% back to her normal self and completely healed - poor baby girl! HUGE hugs from me and my clan (or as much as she''ll tolerate, assuming she''s back to her usual diva self

).

 

[AmberGretchen]

OK, so I know there was a request for additional pictures of The Tail, and Mr. Ollie was feeling obliging the other day...

 

[AmberGretchen]

More of the Tail...

 

[AmberGretchen]

More TAIL...

 

[AmberGretchen]

Also got some other cute shots, including of his pretty face

 

[AmberGretchen]

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[AmberGretchen]

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[AmberGretchen]

making a funny face...

 

[AmberGretchen]

it takes a lot of energy to grow tufty feeties like this...

 

[AmberGretchen]

all worn out...

 

[AmberGretchen]

cute sleepy face

 

[AmberGretchen]

And finally, Miss Gretchie the diva (Ollie''s favorite sister - he worships her, so cute!) wanted to get in on the act, so here she is modeling in Ollie''s carrier (blue to match his eyes

) - this will be holding a very unhappy Ragdoll cat all the way from California to Texas!

 

[AmberGretchen]

The carriers are actually pretty cushy - she curled up and went to sleep shortly after these pictures were taken...

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 5/4/2009 3:22:11 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
Amber I love your new pictures.. and I LOVE the footie tufties.. I had a fluffball once that had them and I loved it. Poor Spot.. I wonder where he is now.. I hope someone adopted him from my dumb ex who kept him from me..

Awww...SDL, evil ex

Poor Spot - I hope he found a happy and loving home!

Thanks for the compliments on Mr. Ollie - he really is such a sweetie pie. He''s even turning into a lap cat, which makes me so happy

He''s such a lover boy

 

[Lynn B]

YAY! THE TAIL! ***THE TAIL***!!!

Oh AG, the new pictures are AWESOME! I LOVED THEM! I looked at them all several times! The. Tail. is of course MAGNIFICENT, but what also caught my eye is how DARK and GROWN UP Ollie is looking!!! (And I loved how slightly bewildered he looks in the one picture... Boo has that very same expression -- often!!!!

)

And Gretchie is beautiful, too! She looks like she is ready to GO, MOM!!!

So Ollie is becoming a lap cat???! SO IS BOO!!!! Isn''t it just the most wonderful thing??!!

THANK YOU for the new pictures!!!

Boo sends head bonks to Ollie, and wanted me to ask Gretchen if she "wanted to go out with him"????!!!!