New York Dolls Breeding & Goals

I breed for three primary characteristics. The most important is Disposition - Ragdolls should be laid-back, very approachable and affectionate - the ultimate love bug.

Next Is General Appearance – a Ragdoll should be of substantial size. It takes 3 to 4 years to reach their full size. Adult females weigh 10 – 14 pounds and Males can weigh 12 – 20 pounds. They have plush soft coat that do not mat - it remains silky to the touch and feels like a rabbit. I especially prize a sweet open facial expression with a direct gaze.

Last is Color and Pattern - Ragdolls always have pretty blue eyes, and most are the traditional point colors of seal and blue. A rare few are chocolate and frost. Lately we have lynx points, Tortie and Torbie points and new colors of flame and cream.  Traditionally, there have been three recognized patterns, which are based on how much white is in the coat. The highest white is a bi-color, then mitted and a solid point has no white on it - it is shaded in its color. When the point color is barred with tabby markings we refer to them as Lynx points.   Recently, CFA has recognized a forth pattern called Van.  The Van pattern  has no more than 20% color most of which is isolated at the ears and tail.  Currently, Vans are not common.

Rock Star, Above,  is Showing Off His Beautiful Lynx Markings      

Photos by Joan C Ludwig