History Of The Ragdoll
Ann Baker believed an accident had effected the genetic constitution of
Josephine, which accounted for the outstanding characteristics in her
offspring. In Ann's opinion, the offspring represented a quirk of nature,
and there for were worthy of being carefully bred to produce both a
beautiful and ultra-docile cat breed.
Were it not for the events that were to occur over the following years, Ann
fondly remembered for her diligence in developing a new breed that is
today one of the most popular pure-bred cats since being introduced in
Australia back in 1988 and the world.
The story of the Ragdoll begins with Ann Baker, a breeder of Persians; she lived
in the Southern Californian City Riverside.
It was the early 1960’s when a Mrs. Pennell one of Ann Backer’s neighbours who
owned a cat called blackie; he was apparently a cat of Persian type which Baker
would often borrow him to mate with her black Persians. His mother also owned
by Mrs Pennel’s was called Josephine, She was also a blue eyed white cat of
obvious angora type, it appears her disposition was not the most amicable that
one could wish for.
About 1963 Josephine was involved in a car accident, according to Ann Baker,
she was taken to the local university to be treaded, why she was taken to the
university and not to a veterinary surgeon remains a mystery, however, following
her return to the Pennel’s home she recovered and continued to produce more
litters. Ann Baker noticed that the kittens born after Josephine’s accident had
unusual characteristics, unlike their mother; they were extremely friendly and
appeared to be a very floppy cat.
They also had mat-free coats. Further, when picked up they became very floppy
just like a “RAGDOLL,” thus the name of the breed chosen by the founder. Ann
Baker believed the accident had effected the genetic constitution of Josephine,
which accounted for the outstanding characteristics in her off spring, in Ann’s
opinion, they represented a quirk of nature, as such, they were worthy of being
carefully bred to produce both a beautiful and ultra-docile cat breed. Were it not
for the events that were to occur over the following years, Ann Baker, who died in
1997, would be fondly remembered for her diligence in developing a new breed
that is today one of the most popular pure-bred cats since being introduced in
Australia back in 1988 and the world.
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Ann Bakers Cattery
This is Ragadale Cattery where the
Ragdoll was originated by Ann Baker in
Riverside Calafornia USA
Josaphine With Her Kittens
About 1963 Josephine was involved in a
car accident, Ann Baker noticed that the
kittens born after Josephine’s accident
had unusual characteristics, unlike their
mother; they were extremely friendly and
appeared to be a very floppy cat.
A Young Ann Baker & Her Ragdoll Cats
Ann is sitting with 2 of her Ragdoll Cats
Tiki & Kyoto, Ann was proud of her
achievments she Registered as an
Association and the name “RAGDOLL”
was Patented for the first time in 1975.
Ann Baker as a lecturer on Ragdoll Cats
Ann Baker, who died in 1997, would be
fondly remembered for her diligence in
developing a new breed that is today one
of the most popular pure-bred cats since
being introduced in Australia back in 1988.
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Ann Baker as a lecturer on Ragdoll Cats
Ann Baker, who died in 1997, would be
fondly remembered for her diligence in
developing a new breed that is today one
of the most popular pure-bred cats since
being introduced in Australia back in 1988.
© 2009 Ragdolls Australia subject to copyright laws
