RagaMuffin
The RagaMuffin is a large, docile, fluffy cat closely related to the Ragdoll — developed in the 1990s by breeders who split from Ann Baker's Ragdoll breeding programme and introduced additional outcrosses (Persian, Himalayan, and domestic longhairs) to increase genetic diversity and expand the colour range.
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Origin
United States
Lifespan
12–16 years
Weight
4.5–9 kg (10–20 lbs)
Height
28–35 cm (11–14 in)
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality food. Large breed prone to obesity — portion control essential.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The RagaMuffin is a large, docile, fluffy cat closely related to the Ragdoll — developed in the 1990s by breeders who split from Ann Baker's Ragdoll breeding programme and introduced additional outcrosses (Persian, Himalayan, and domestic longhairs) to increase genetic diversity and expand the colour range. While the Ragdoll is restricted to colourpoint patterns, the RagaMuffin comes in virtually every colour and pattern. The personality is identical to the Ragdoll — large, gentle, floppy, and affectionate — but the expanded colour palette makes it more diverse in appearance.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
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The RagaMuffin is a large, well-muscled cat with a rectangular body, broad chest, and a coat of medium-long, dense, silky fur. The head is a broad, modified wedge with large, expressive walnut-shaped eyes in any colour. The coat is thick and plush and comes in all colours and patterns — from solid white to tabby to tortoiseshell.
Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Identical to the Ragdoll — docile, affectionate, and gentle. They often go limp when picked up (the Ragdoll flop). Excellent with children. Quiet and undemanding.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Same as Ragdoll — brushing 2–3 times weekly, large litter boxes, indoor-only. Portion control important — RagaMuffins have large appetites.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) from Persian outcrosses — DNA test available. Obesity risk significant.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
The RagaMuffin was originally called "Cherubim" by its founders when they split from Ann Baker's Ragdoll programme — the name was changed to RagaMuffin to acknowledge the Ragdoll ancestry while distinguishing the new breed.
Unlike the Ragdoll, which is restricted to colourpoint patterns and specific colours, the RagaMuffin is recognised in virtually every colour and pattern — making it one of the most colour-diverse of the large semi-longhaired breeds.
