Appearance: RagaMuffins are large, muscular, heavy cats that do not reach full maturity until approximately 4 years old. Females can be substantially smaller than males. The look of the body is rectangular, with broad chest and powerful shoulders supporting a short neck. The RagaMuffin often has a fatty pad in the lower abdomen. The head is a broad modified wedge with a rounded forehead and obvious nose dip. There is a puffiness to the whisker pad and cheeks are full. Large, walnut shaped eyes give a sweet appearance. The RagaMuffin has a long, dense and silky coat, like that of a heavily furred rabbit, and the hair grows longer around the face and neck (a ruff), increases in length toward the stomach, with a wispy frill on the hind legs. Every possible color and pattern is allowable.

Personality: The only extreme allowed in this breed is the very docile nature. The RagaMuffin loves people and is very cuddly and affectionate, with a tendency to go limp when held. While not terribly athletic, they love playing and climbing scratching posts and some will even fetch toys. They greet family members at the door and will follow their people around the house.

Lifestyle: RagaMuffins are strictly indoor cats that remain underfoot and want involvement in what their people are doing. They get along well with children and other pets. Although they can adapt to a wide range of lifestyles, they are never aloof and thrive on companionship.

Grooming: The plush, low maintenance coat resists matting and is easily cared for with a few minutes of brushing or combing one to two times a week. The nails should be trimmed periodically. Declawing is forbidden by our contract, as this is a maiming procedure.

Difference from a Ragdoll: The RagaMuffin has a shorter scooped nose, while the Ragdoll has a gentle curve with the final segment straight. Rather than having a flat plane between the ears, the skull of the RagaMuffin is gently rounded. The RagaMuffin has a bit more chubby-looking face, and slightly tipped forward ears.  RagaMuffin breeders also emphasize a sweet expression and walnut shaped eyes rather than the oval eyes seen in the Ragdolls.  The RagaMuffin is allowed to outcross with certain other breeds every fifth generation which is important for maintaining the excellent health of the breed.