The Ragdoll General Won Every Battle by Being Impossible to Resist

Pale blue eyes and a cream-colored face give this Ragdoll general a soft, almost sleepy look, but there is no mistaking his rank. He wears a pink velvet uniform with round gold buttons, giant gold fringed epaulettes and a wide golden sash that holds a row of silver medals. A pink silk bow is tied at his throat. Behind him, pastel pink fabric swirls with golden flowers, so the whole portrait glows like the inside of a sugar-dusted pastry. His long, creamy fur has been brushed to a soft glow, and a faint blush of pink from the uniform seems to color his cheeks.

Ragdolls are large, gentle cats known for relaxing in your arms, which is where the name comes from. They are typically affectionate, laid-back and happy with a quiet home. Their plush, semi-long coat is less prone to tangles than some breeds, but a weekly brushing still helps. Because they are big and often placid, it helps to keep them active with gentle play, and to keep them indoors, where they are safest. Your vet can help you plan the right diet to keep a large, easygoing cat from gaining too much weight.

A general this relaxed probably wins battles by simply flopping down in the path of the enemy. The medals suggest great bravery, though they may have been awarded for outstanding service in the field of naps. Troops are lucky to follow such a calm and fluffy commander.