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Ragdolls and Ragamuffins are both large, longhaired cat breeds known for their affectionate personalities and relaxed nature. They also share part of their history, which can make them difficult to distinguish at first glance. However, they are separate breeds with different breed standards, coloring requirements, and physical characteristics. The easiest way to understand the difference is to compare their origins, coats, eye colors, accepted patterns, size, temperament, and grooming requirements. Ragdoll vs. Ragamuffin at a Glance Feature Ragdoll RagaMuffin Origin Developed in California in the 1960s by Ann Baker Developed in the United States by breeders who separated from the early Ragdoll breeding program Coat Semi-long, silky coat with relatively little woolly undercoat Medium to medium-long, soft, dense, and silky coat Eye color Blue Multiple eye colors are permitted, including odd eyes Color pattern Always pointed; recognized patterns include colorpoint, mitted, and bicolo.r Br...

Cats use licking for several reasons. It can be part of normal social behavior, a way of getting your attention, a response to an interesting taste, or a learned habit. In some situations, frequent licking can also be associated with stress or a health problem. So, why does my cat lick me? There isn't necessarily one answer. The meaning depends on your cat, the situation, and what happens before and after the licking. Here are seven common possibilities. 1. Your Cat May Be Social Grooming One of the most natural explanations is social grooming . Cats groom themselves frequently, but grooming isn't always an individual activity. Cats that have a close social relationship may groom one another. This behavior is called allogrooming . Your cat may extend this behavior to you. If your cat licks your hand while sitting beside you, licks your hair while you're relaxing, or grooms you during a cuddling session, it may be treating you as part of its social group. Cats Protection exp...