The Ragdoll Cat - Get to know the breed

Rag doll cats first originated in 1960's from a non pedigree cat in the US.  Ann Baker had a kitten from this cats litter and decided because of their affection nature and beauty they were worthy of their own breed and created the Rag Doll breed.  Ann also created her own cat registery – the International Ragdoll Cat Association and trademarked the name Rag Doll.

In 1981 the first breeding pair was exported to the UK, they were 6 month old kittens belonging to Lulu Rowley owner of the Petil-lu Cattery.  While still in quarantine a litter was born on the 26th July.  Lulu and her friend Pat imported another 8 rag doll cats help expand their breeding base. Rag dolls are floppy and docile in nature hence the name, however modern breeder are attempting to breed out the docile trait as they feel it might not be in the best interests of the cat.  They are famous for their temperament, are extremely laid back and devote their lives to their owners. There were once believed to feel no pain because of their nature, but tests have shown that they feel the same amount of pain as other cat breeds. They like lots of attention, and will constantly be with you whether that's in bed or on the loo.  Rag dolls have be called children that never want to grow up and will make a toy out of anything.

Like the Maine Coon they are a large breed of cat.  Rag Doll cats come in just 6 colours seal, chocolate, flame, blue, lilac and cream.  The chocolate and lilac colours are harder to acquire.  There are a number of pattern variations and these include: pointed, mitted and bicolour.  The pointed pattern is characterised by a single darker colour at the extremities, such as the nose, ears, paws and tail. The mitted pattern is similar to the pointed with a few extra feature, which are a line of white that runs from their chin, down their belly to their genitals, they must have white paws and chin. The Bicolour pattern differs from the previous two, with white legs and a inverted v shape patten on the face.  They will have a white belly and occasionally white patches on their back.

Their fur is long and while not prone to matting they should be groomed at least twice a week, neglecting to groom with eventually lead to tangles and mattes.

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The tropical fish can reside well in a fresh water aquarium only if you take good care of them. Here can be some major issue that you would not be able to see on the surface yet they would be there in any case. So, you must educate yourself in this regard in order to enhance the life and health of your fish.

Gathering the right information on maintenance of your fishes can easily help your tropical fish live longer in that fresh water aquarium.

Here are some key points to remember:

1. Remember that poor quality of water can considerably harm the tropical fish.
2. In case your aquarium comprises of a large amount of algae, it can result in major damage to the tropical fish.
3. Lack of oxygen is also a matter of concern when it comes to taking care of the tropical fish is a fresh water aquarium.
4. To ensure the heath of your tropical fish in a freshwater aquarium, you must make sure as to the water in there is balanced.
5. Test the fish tank's water regularly in regards to a proper level of oxygen and salinity in it.
6. The water testing kits are available at all local pet stores. These are useful to ensure the proper properties of water. These tests must be conducted atleast once a week.
7. In case you come across any problem in the matching of the properties, you must check on the corrective measures.
8. Feed your fish properly. There is a large variety of fish food available in the market.
9. While picking the right fish food for your pets, make sure to read the contents and ingredients. The fish food must comprise of proteins, amino acids, and other essential nutrients. This would ensure that your fishes are getting a healthy diet, its digestion is functioning properly, and its overall color is maintained.
10. Make sure to read through the instruction manual that you get with the fish food to know the right quantity you have to feed to the fish.
11. Just like humans, the tropical fish could suffer severe ailments if given too much or too less food.
12. Check of the lighting in the aquarium and make sure that it is apt for your fish to live healthy. In case the aquarium is over exposed to direct sunlight or if the fish tank has a lot of light, the growth of algae in the fish tank catches up lot of pace that can be harmful for your fishes.

Having marine tropical fish in your home or office may be an easier task than you think. A lot of people assume that marine tropical fish are hard to care for. Despite a few basic guidelines and compatibility rules, taking care of tropical fish is no different than freshwater fish. If you want to start your own marine tropical tank, here’s what you’ll need to know.

Marine tropical fish are popular because of their bold and bright colors. They live in saltwater environments. The fish are normally caught in the wild and require more live food than other types of fish. Their tanks have to be kept between 76 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit to replicate the tropical water environment.

To start, you’ll need a tank, sand, a heater, salt mix, a hydrometer, a protein skimmer and a pH kit. You can ask the aquarium specialist at your local pet shop for tips on how to use these components together to take care of your marine tropical fish. There are also many books and websites on the topic, since taking care of tropical fish can have a learning curve.

If you want to make your marine tropical fish tank easy to take care of, you should start with Damselfish and Clownfish. Damselfish come in many different varieties, but the most popular color is blue. Clownfish were the model for the main character in the film “Finding Nemo.”

Once you get more comfortable with taking care of marine tropical fish, you can move on to other varieties. Blennies, Gobies, Tangs, Hawkfish, shrimp and crabs are all good choices for the intermediate saltwater aquarium owner. For a challenge, you can care for tanks with Triggerfish, Lionfish, Seahorses, Anemones, Corals, Eels, Groupers and Starfish. Make sure you check with marine tropical fish compatibility charts before adding any new fish to your tank.