Ragdoll Cat Breed
It is no secret that I have an affection for Ragdoll cats. I have a two year old Ragdoll named Massimo. He is a beautiful cat with a great personality. We jokingly call him a dog cat. He loves to play and he loves to cuddle with his mom. He will not leave her side when she is home.
Ragdolls are large, docile cats. Males can weigh close to 25 pounds full grown. They are muscular with an overall impression of elegance and balance. They have a medium-long, non-matting coat with a soft texture. It takes two years for their full coat to develop.
Ragdolls are non-aggressive and love to be with people. While being a long-haired cat, Ragdolls do not need the constant grooming associated with breeds such as the Persian. The Ragdoll is also good with children and is easy to introduce into a multi-pet household. Massimo has integrated well with the pets of our family and friends.
A few Massimoisms… Every night when my wife goes up stairs to go to bed, Massimo runs after her. He sleeps in between my wife and me every night. He comes to the front door everyday when I get home from work to greet me. He often brings us his toys when he wants to play. He loves to fetch and he loves the surprise attack. He is a good pet and a great friend.
For your next cat, consider a Ragdoll. Tell us about your cat.
Pet Obesity During The Holidays
We have rounded the corner from Thanksgiving and are headed towards Christmas. During this span, the average American gains 5 pounds. It is OK… we will start out the new year with a commitment to lose the added weight.
Will you make that commitment for your pet? Pet Obesity is a growing problem.
A 2005 study found that 60 percent of pets in the U.S. were overweight. Most owners will tell you that their pets are the perfect size. Would they say that if they new that they were killing there pet?
How can you help your pet lose weight? The answer is simple… Diet and Exercise.
Feed your pet good healthy pet food, staying away from human junk food and sweets. Control your pets portions. Do not over feed your pet. For aid in portion control, try an automatic pet feeder. It is the best way to give your pets perfectly portioned meals three times per day.
Exercise with your dog. Take your dog for walks or runs everyday. If you are a cat owner, invest in some cat toys. Take some time out of each day to play with your cat. With the right training, you can even walk your cat on a leash.
Make the commitment this holiday season to help your pet lose weight. Take the steps necessary to ensure the good health of your furry friend.
The Top Five Dog Breeds
In October, we asked the question, “What is your favorite dog breed?” We recieved some really good feedback. Below are some of the more convincing comments from our readers.
Pugs are BY FAR the cutest and most wonderful pets EVER! They LOVE people, and LOVE to snuggle! Plus, how can you refuse that cute little snout and curly tail? Please, do yourself a favor…buy a pug! -Marge Thomas
Of course everyone is partial to the dog breed that they have been around the most. My vote, due to my experiences, goes to the Doberman Pinscher. Any positive adjective that can be used to describe a dog breed can be attributed to the Doberman. My dog, Vince, is incredible intelligent and great with people. Contrary to the negative stereotype against the breed, I have never had a bad experience. -Adam Huskerson
No question about it, the English Setter. If you are an outdoor person …. and by outdoor person I mean anyone who likes to hunt, hike, run/walk at the park, bike ride, spend time in the backyard with kids, etc. … then this is the perfect breed. Without question, they are friendly and people-oriented. And, the English Setter is great for families. Not many dog breeds can live up to this standard. -Elliot
Woohoo!! You’re dang right about the goldens! You can’t go wrong with those guys. We have a 9-month-old golden named Guthrie and he’s awesome! Lots of fun, extremely loveable, very intelligent and athletic, playful when desired but cuddly when you need him to be. He gets along great with our other pup as well as other dogs. Very friendly and good-lookin’! We’d seriously recommend the golden retriever! -Libby & Gerardo
I love my pit bull. Contrary to all the news media he is a fantastic animal. He has a very sweet and loving personality. Couldn’t ask for a better dog. Mine is the BEST! -Sara
We thank those that have contributed to our dog breed discussions. We have formed our first release Top Five List for dog breeds based on the feedback we have recieved. Here are the results.
1. Golden Retriever
2. Doberman Pinscher
3. Pug
4. English Setter
5. Pit Bull
Let us know about your favorite dog breed.
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