Ragdolls are large, laid back, semi longhaired, "bunny furred" cats with captivating blue eyes.  Because they lack the dense undercoat of other longhaired cats, they rarely mat and need minimal grooming.  They shed, but less than other longhaired cats and usually with the seasons. Their name comes from the tendency to flop like a Rag Doll when picked up.  Kittens will sometimes exibit this trait, but the full Ragdoll flop is usually not apparent until around 8 months old.  Feeling a Ragdoll melt in your arms is one of the best feelings in the world! The Ragdoll cat is carefully bred to produce large, affectionate kitty companions.  They are known to come to their names, run to greet you at the door, follow you from room to room and play fetch. Ragdolls are slow maturing, reaching full coat color at three years, and full size and weight at four.  Altered males will usually top the scale at 15-20 pounds; females are proportionately smaller and usually weigh between 10-15 pounds at maturity. They are gentle cats and usually play without extending their claws.  They are friendly and curious and blend in well with families that include children and other pets.