What is a Mink?

The Mink Ragdoll is not a new breed of Ragdoll cat but a bloodline that can be traced back to the first Ragdoll cats bred by Ann Baker.  Their fur is extremely silky and soft to touch and can be compared to the softness of mink or rabbit fur, their coat is also naturally not prone to matting easily.

Both Minks and Traditionals Ragdolls are purebred Ragdolls and recognized by TICA, but there are a few major differences. While Traditional Ragdoll kittens born all white and don't acquire their color until 4-14 days of age, minks are born with color. Also the point color of the mink is much reacher and darker than the color point of the traditional Ragdolls. Other than that minks come in all the standard colors of blue, seal, chocolate, lilac, flame, cream, tortie and blue/cream. As well in all the standard patterns: Colorpoint, mitted, bi-color and Lynx.

The eye color of the traditional Ragdoll and the Mink Ragdoll is also a distinguishing feature. In the traditional Ragdoll the eye color is always blue, whereas the Mink Ragdoll may also have beautiful aqua (sea blue-green, olive or yellow) eyes, which usually develop by 12 weeks.

Most importantly, Minks have the same affectionate nature and laid-back personalities as traditional Ragdolls.