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Head:
Shape/Size: : The head is a broad modified wedge, with a rounded
appearance. The forehead should be moderately rounded. Muzzle is round,
slightly shorter than moderate in length, tending to broadness. The
chin
is firmly rounded, reflecting a proper bite. There is puffiness to the
whisker pad, which results in the characteristic “sweet look” of the RagaMuffin. Cheeks are full. In profile,
there is an obvious nose dip,
giving the impression of a scoop rather than a break. Neck is short,
heavy and strong, particularly in older males. An allowance is made for jowliness in mature adult males.
Ears: Medium in size, set to the
side of the head with slight flaring, tilted slightly forward, rounded
(the lynx point should have tufts on the tips of the ears), with
moderate furnishings, in pleasing proportion to the head. The ears
should be set as much on the side of the head as on top of the head.
Eyes: Large, walnut shaped and expressive, moderately wide set, the
eyes contribute to the characteristic sweet look. A slight oriental tip
to the eye is acceptable. The more intense the eye color, the better.
Lighter eye color in dilutes is allowed. Eye color requirements are as
follows: Eye Color Requirements:
Color Points: Blue eyes
Minks: Green, Blue Green, Turquoise, Blue, Odd Eyes
Solids: All colors
Body and Tail:
Body: Rectangular, broad chest and broad shoulders, and
moderately heavy muscling in the hindquarters with the hindquarters
being equally as broad as the shoulders. There should be a fatty pad
(greater omentum) in the lower abdomen. Fitness should be determined by
the muscle tone in the hind legs. These cats are fully fleshed. The
backbone and ribs should not be visible to the eye and upon palpation
should feel well covered with flesh.
Tail: Long, in proportion to the body. It is fully furred,
similar in look to a plume or soft bottlebrush, medium at the base with
a slight taper. Legs and Paws: Legs should be heavily boned,
medium in length with the back legs slightly longer than the front legs,
yet in proportion to the body. The paws should be large and round, able
to support the weight of the cat without splaying, and with tufts
beneath and between the paws. Allowance is made for finer boning in
females.
Coat:
The fur is to be medium to medium-long. Texture is to be dense and
silky, similar to a heavily furred rabbit. Texture will vary slightly
with color. Fur length is to be slightly longer around neck and outer
edges of face, resulting in the appearance of a ruff, and increasing in
length from top of head down through shoulder blades and back, with the
coat on the sides and stomach being medium to medium-long. The fur on
the front legs is thick and short to medium in length. The fur on the
hind legs is medium to medium-long and thick with the appearance of a
wispy frill on the hindquarters.
Color:
Every color and pattern is allowable with or without white. Any amount
of white is allowed e.g. white spots on paws, back, chest or belly; a
blaze, a locket, etc. The degree of symmetry whether in the pattern or
the white spotting is of no importance. Nose leather and paw pads are
accepted in all colors and in any color combination, not necessarily
related to coat color. Cats with white on feet may have pink paw pads or
they may be bi-color or multi-colored. Body darkening in older cats; and
lighter or incomplete markings in kittens and young cats is allowed.
Condition:
Cat must exhibit excellent health and good care. It is to be clean and
well groomed, with bright eyes, clean ears and have no signs of
parasites.
Allowances: Lighter eye color in
dilutes. Shorter fur on the legs for cats with medium length coat.
Seasonal changes in coat length and texture. Smaller size in females and
cats under four years of age. Short ruff on whole cats. Body darkening
in older cats; and lighter or incomplete markings in kittens and young
cats.
Preferences: Affectionate nature,
white tip on the tail, and deep, bright eye color.
NOTE: FOUNDATION REGISTRATION -
The IRCA Ragdoll and Miracle Ragdoll are the foundation cats of the
RagaMuffin and are the only cats allowed to be foundation registered.
The
RagaMuffin is fully fleshed, a large, cuddly, teddy-bear of a cat!
PENALIZE: |
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Head: |
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Extreme cranial doming, nose
break, Roman nose, small ears pointed ears. |
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Body: |
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Cobby |
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Tail: |
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Short |
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Coat: |
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Cottony undercoat.
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WITHHOLD: |
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Poor health or condition,
crossed eyes, visible tail kink or polydactyl. |
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