Wiseacres Ragdolls is a licensed breeder of mink Ragdoll kittens for sale or mink Cherubian Ragdoll kittens for sale. We are located just outside of Booneville, Arkansas on our farm. We breed a variety of Ragdoll kittens in various colors and patterns and have recently decided to include Minks in our breeding program.
We are happy to announce that as of 2024, TICA has elevated the Mink Ragdolls as a new class called Cherubim, allowing for these gorgeous Ragdolls championship status within the Association!
What is a Mink Ragdoll?
The Mink Ragdoll is not a new breed or a new pattern of Ragdoll cat, it’s a bloodline that can be traced back to the very first Ragdoll cats bred by Ann Baker. They are called “Minks” because their coat is smoother than the coat of the traditional Ragdolls — the mink’s fur actually feels like luxurious mink stole. Mink Ragdolls have a silkier, plusher coat than traditional Ragdolls with a plush tail.
Another difference is that Mink Ragdoll kittens are born with their color. Traditional Ragdoll kittens are born white and their colors slowly come in.
If you want the technical answer, a good explanation can be found on the Floppy Cats website which states: “Mink Cats are just darker versions of their lighter counterparts – like Blue, Lilac, Red, Seal , Solid , and Tortie.
Minks are a particular type of Ragdoll cat. The term ‘Mink’ does not refer to a color or a pattern. It is not a different breed, either. Instead, it refers to a bloodline that goes back all the way to the very first Ragdoll cats created by the first breeders of Ragdoll cats. They are purebred Ragdoll cats, as confirmed by SBT and TICA. While most breeders use traditional Ragdoll cats, a few breed traditional Ragdolls and minks.
Burmese cats played a considerable role in the development of the Ragdoll breed, even at a genetic level. Burmese cats have the cb gene, which gives them their brownish coat, even though their general background features a black coat. The points – mask, ears, legs, and tail- are very dark, and the rest of the body is much lighter in tone. When Burmese cats were bred to create Ragdoll cats, the Mink bloodline presented a combination of genes called the Mink gene, which combines the pointed gene and the Burmese gene – cbcs.”
Beautiful Mink Ragdoll Kittens
Ragdoll kittens are the perfect pets
Mink Ragdoll kittens, and all Ragoll kittens really, are known for their beauty and non-shedding coats, but they are also known for their amazing personality. The Mink Ragdoll kitten has a relaxed temperament like a child’s ragdoll. Mink Ragdoll kittens and cats love to be held and petted, but still have a playful personality when they are young. When Mink Ragdoll kittens and cats play, they tend to be more gentle than other cat breeds by not extending their claws. They make the perfect indoor cats that are quiet, playful, relaxed, and very loving. Since they are docile, they also get along with children and other pets easily. Mink Ragdolls are also highly intelligent. With a bit of patience, it’s possible to teach them basic tricks like ‘fetch’ and ‘roll over’. Mink Ragdoll kittens are also know to be one of the best cat breeds for people with allergies. The lifespan range you may expect from a Mink Ragdoll cat ranges anywhere from about 12 years up to 23 years of age. Ragdoll cats living between 20-25 years of age is not unheard of. Your little Mink Ragdoll kitten will grow up to be a large cat with semi-long silky hair and the most stunning bright blue or aqua eyes. The combination of beauty, intelligence and sweetness, makes the Mink Ragdoll kitten the purrfect pet.
Research suggests that owning a kitten or cat “can lead to lower levels of depressive symptoms and improved mood.” Ragdoll kittens have been found to “buffer responses to stress through lowering the heart rate and blood pressure, which can help individuals manage their mental health illness. Spending time with a kitten can also release happy and calm chemicals in the brain, which can improve overall mental health.” Wiseacres Ragdolls does not make any medical claims or guarantees, however, learn more on our blog and view cited sources.
