The Ragdoll Cat’s Flop: Why It’s a Learned Behavior, Not a Genetic Trait The Ragdoll cat's signature limpness isn't a genetic mutation. It is a trained behavioral response to early handling, and the breed’s founder built an entire mythology around a behavior that any domestic cat can learn.
The Ragdoll's Flop: Why It's Not a Genetic Trait The Ragdoll's signature limpness isn't a genetic mutation. It's a trained behavioral response to early handling. Here's the real story behind the flop.
Ragdolls Go Limp When You Pick Them Up. The Trait Has a Stranger Origin Than Breeders Admit. The ragdoll cat floppy trait has a stranger origin than breeders admit. Here's what Ann Baker got wrong, what the genetics show, and what owners miss.
