How Much Should a Girl 2 Year Old Ragdoll Cat Weigh?
I am getting ready to get one for my kid for their birthday and there is one at the shelter. It was taken to the shelter by the breeder, but it looks very small for being 2 years old, it is a girl. I have read that ragdolls are the largest breed of cat. This one weighs about 5 lbs., I am wondering if this is normal size? Also the lady at the shelter said it seems skiddish and it does not like to be picked up or held, it hides in the corner of the cage. Could this be from fear of being in the shelter? Everything I have read says these are the most lovable breed. It is definetly a ragdoll it looks just like some of the pictures I have seen. It is just very small, looks more like a 4-5 month old kitten. I just don’t know why a breeder would say it is 2 years old if it is only 4-5 months old.
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If a breeder got rid of a source of income to a shelter, you can be sure that there is something VERY WRONG with the cat. If you have the resources, and really want this cat, then adopt it and take it IMMEDIATELY to the vet. At least you will know what is causing her skittishness. A vet will also be able to give you a better estimate of age by the look of the teeth.
If you don’t have the resources (and it could cost a couple of thousand dollars by the time a vet is done looking), then pass up this cat. Someone else will eventually adopt it, or the shelter itself will pursue the reason behind it’s behaviour.