Ragdolls Vs. Cherubim
Ragdolls and Cherubims are extremely similar. So similar in fact they used to be the same breed!
The story of Cherubim cats begins with one of the most popular cat breed the Ragdoll in the 1960s. Ann Baker, who is known for creating Ragdoll cats, had a broader vision that included several distinct breeding lines. While most cat lovers are familiar with the blue-eyed pointed Ragdolls, she was simultaneously developing what would become Cherubim cats. These cats were so special to Baker that she included “Registrar of Cherubim Cats” on every original IRCA Ragdoll registration.
The Cherubim journey reached an exciting milestone in 2024 when TICA officially welcomed them into the Ragdoll Breed Group. This recognition preserves their important connection to Ragdolls while celebrating their unique features – particularly their stunning mink, sepia and solid colors.
What's the difference?
So what exactly makes Ragdolls and Cherubims different you may ask... Well what sets them apart from one another is Cherubims have a variety of colors and patterns along with beautiful aqua eyes, whereas Ragdolls have the most stunning "traditional" look with the most beautiful deep blue eyes.
Blue Bicolor Ragdoll
Seal Point Mink Cherubim
Let's talk a little more about their appearance!
Ragdolls:
Ragdolls have beautiful blue eyes and a semi-long plush coat which can come in different patterns (bicolor, van, tortie, mitted, pointed and lynx), and the pattern further comes in different colors (seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream).
Ragdoll’s fur is a remarkable feature of this cat breed. It is extremely plush and soft. Ragdolls develop slowly and hit maturity at around 4 years. Unlike Cherubim cats, Ragdolls are exclusively pointed cats. They have a darker pigment on their ears, tail, face, and legs and the rest of the body is lighter.
Ragdoll body type is substantially large, with males typically larger than females. The head is broad and wedge-shaped, with rounded contours, medium-sized ears, full cheeks, and oval-shaped eyes.
Cherubim:
Cherubim have beautiful blue, green, aqua, odd-eye and amber-gold eyes and a semi-long plush coat which can come in different patterns (sepia, mink and solid), and the pattern further comes in different colors (seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream).
Cherubim’s fur is a remarkable feature of this cat breed. It is extremely plush and soft. Cherubims develop slowly and hit maturity at around 4 years. Unlike Ragdoll cats, Cherubim are mink, sepia and solid colored. They have a darker pigment on their whole body instead of being pointed like the Ragdolls/
Cherubim body type is substantially large, with males typically larger than females. The head is broad and wedge-shaped, with rounded contours, medium-sized ears, full cheeks, and oval-shaped eyes.