New cat breed - RagaMuffin.....

[charliebubs]

I was reading yesterday about this new breed derived from Ragdolls. It's not yet hit the UK and isn't recognised as a breed over here yet, but they seem to be up and coming in the USA.

http://www.moggies.co.uk/breeds/ragamuffin_cat.html

http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/ragamuffin.html

http://www.pictures-of-cats.org/ragamuffin-cat.html

They come in lots more colours that the Ragdolls and look a bit Maine-Coon-like in some of the pics.

What do you think??? :?

[angieh]

I have come across Ragamuffin before and think they look lovely. Not met one "in person" so to speak, and am not a breeder.

[dandysmom]

Lovely cats, but what a convoluted history! I do wonder though: do we really need another breed? With all the recognized breeds, and all the homeless cats and kittens out there....

[angieh]

Take your point Eileen - but it's a bit like designer labels don't you think? Some people can't help wanting something new, with a fancy name and a big pricetag!

Having said that - do you remember that thread we had about different breeds of cat? Elaine's Eva looks just like a Ragamuffin.

[dandysmom]

And I take your point too; has to be the latest and trendiest! I remember that thread very well as it was the first time I had heard of the RagaMuffin! We joked that Eva had insisted all along that she was a pedigree, and now we could see it...I do love Eva!

[angieh]

Yup, that's the one!

[charliebubs]

I agree ladies that there is really no need for another breed. I'm not all that keen on these ones either - but at least they aren't bred to an extreme of something.

[Darky]

Just seems like another money-making designer breed to me.

Cute, but nothing special.

[Elaine]

Thats my Eva, she just wont hear of being called a moggie any more since Eileen posted the same link as you Charlie. She is simply convinced now:lol: