- Valentino's White Angels Cattery
Amateur Ragdoll Cattery
White Angels was founded in 1999 with the arrival of Hollin, a beautiful blue point bicolor female from the Silmarilion cattery in Rome. Over time, with the arrival of other kittens, my passion gradually developed into a true profession.
Today, White Angels is home to around fifteen cats, a number that naturally increases during kitten seasons. All our cats live indoors, in close contact with the family. This daily interaction helps strengthen their bond with people and encourages their natural docility and sweetness from birth.
- The Origins of the Breed
The Birth of the Ragdoll Cat
The Ragdoll breed originated in the United States during the 1960s, thanks to the selective breeding work of Californian breeder Ann Baker. Everything began with a white cat named Josephine, believed to be of Angora or Persian type, which was crossed with a male cat thought to be of Burmese origin.
From the first pairings, kittens were born with an exceptionally gentle temperament, known for their ability to completely relax when held in someone’s arms — a distinctive trait that gave rise to the name “Ragdoll.”