Whitney Veterinary Hospital and
Cat Care Clinic

The breeding of cats can be characterized as having two paths – natural and selective. The "natural" breeds are typified by cats that have developed over generations into patterns of coat color, length and body type that encourage survival. Some examples of these are the Maine Coon, Persian and Angora. They will almost always breed true to type if two like specimens are allowed to breed; unlike those breeds that only appear with careful selective breeding for recessive traits. Some examples of these are the Scottish Fold, hairless Sphynx and the Ragdoll.

The Ragdoll is the result of a careful breeding program that emphasizes its gentle, placid disposition. This is a big, heavy cat with a medium long coat that doesn’t readily mat. It shows little enthusiasm for hunting, but is open to being trained simple tricks and the use of a scratching post.

We are pleased to welcome Allie to our practice!