Recently, I came across this new breed, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! It’s a Persian-Ragdoll mix! I know, who came up with that idea?!
If you’re a family person and need a cat to perfectly fit your needs, look no further. This mix is exactly what you need and I’ll explain it all to you in a bit.
I was stunned when I saw that people actually thought to pair these two beautiful breeds, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Coming from Persian and Ragdoll parents, this kitto is among the friendliest to welcome into your home.
You can either adopt it or buy it, as you wish. But before you do so, it would be nice to find out what would you get yourself into, right?
1. Personality
These adorable furbabies are exceptionally affectionate and, very much like their parents, want to spend a lot of time with you. They are overly curious felines, so you’ll have to be careful not to accidentally step on their paws or tail – they’ll follow you around the house all the time!
Persian-Ragdolls are loving creatures that require quite a lot of snuggling time. Because of how they behave around children, Persians got the nickname “nanny cats” in the 1900s, and with the dog-like behavior of Ragdolls, imagine how unique they are!
They are intelligent, playful, and energetic, allowing you to train them. But, don’t let this trick you. Persian and Ragdoll mix feline, more than anything, loves to spend time relaxing and just lying in either their cat bed or your lap.
Don’t underestimate the power of your touch if you notice that she’s feeling anxious or scared. Petting this feline will greatly help her to relax, both mentally and physically. They are extremely loyal to their owners, and they may be a bit shy towards new people, but they’ll loosen up quickly.
2. Shedding and grooming
We’ve previously mentioned that their parents have fur that’s different lengths, but that babies will mostly have longer hair. They’ll mostly be white with some additions in different, mostly earthy tones. When it comes to shedding, this breed is a bit different.
So, if your furbaby is more like her Persian parent, she’ll shed a lot, but you won’t have to brush her often. On the other hand, if she resembles more Ragdoll, she’ll need frequent brushing and an occasional bath, but you’ll have no problems with her hair being all over the place.
In both cases, pay attention to little hairballs because they can cause gagging and you really don’t want to stress about that. Also, if you’re not grooming them regularly, they may scratch themselves which can cause skin irritation and inflammation in some cases.
It’s possible that some of the issues like ringworm, mange, and ear mites may show up when her hygiene levels are lower than they should be.
3. Health
Since they are mixed breed, these felines may inherit one or both of the Persian and Ragdoll’s health problems. Of course, it’s all a matter of genetics, so you can never be sure about what it’ll be. Also, pay attention to her diet and give her food that’s highly nutritious.
They may have problems with Addison’s Disease where the adrenal glands (situated above her kidneys) are unable to produce enough cortisol. There’s also another illness called Sebaceous Adenitis, which causes the immune system to attack the sebaceous oil glands and skin, leaving dandruff, thick or scaly skin, hair loss, and skin infections.
Another thing to pay attention to is obesity. Since these creatures are food lovers, you’re the one who has to make sure they have a healthy diet. Also, they can have food allergies, and they can be allergic to dust or grass too.
Heart problems (such as murmurs and arrhythmia) may appear, so you should pay attention to this as well. Lastly, we have to mention hypothyroidism that appears in many Persian cats and that is a lack of thyroxine.
Most of these problems you’ll be able to notice if your feline starts to behave differently. She may lose her appetite, feel lethargic and even avoid playtime. As soon as you suspect that something’s off, don’t hesitate to contact your vet and make an appointment.
4. Exercising
It’s really important for them to exercise because they are prone to obesity. Your beautiful Persian Ragdoll mix needs a lot of space to run around the house and you should provide her with a lot of toys that she can chase. Think about feather toys or mouses, maybe even balls!
Or you can get this Potaroma 3-in-1 Automatic Interactive Kitten Toy which shoots feathers, butterflies, and balls. What more could you ask for?
Another great tip is to keep your cat mentally active because this will help you to prevent separation anxiety, destructive chewing of non-food items, and unnecessary meowing. They’ll need around an hour and a half of daily exercise, so you can either separate it into smaller sessions or do it all at once.
5. Lifespan
The average lifespan for this lovely mix of Persian cat and Ragdoll is around 20 years. Because her parents live long, it would be a bit weird if her life was shorter than theirs. And well, mixed breeds usually live longer than purebred because they have a larger gene palette and less risk of inherited diseases.
It is also believed that bigger cats live longer lives than small ones, so I guess your feline has a pretty good chance to win this game.