The Ragdoll Duke Sat Calmly in Green Velvet With Sleepy Blue Eyes
Blue eyes, a snowy ruff, and the dignity of a duke who has nowhere to be. A seal point Ragdoll cat sits tall in a deep green velvet coat edged in brown fur, with a long row of gold buttons down the front and golden embroidery along the sleeve. A lace collar frames his thick cream chest fur, and his dark brown face mask fades smoothly into soft pale fur around his cheeks. His sky-blue eyes look steady and a little sleepy. A candle burns low in the dark behind him.
Ragdolls are gentle, relaxed cats that often follow their people from room to room and enjoy being held. They are large and slow to mature, often not reaching full size until they are a few years old. Their silky coat needs brushing a couple of times a week to avoid mats, especially behind the ears. Indoor life is safest, with scratching posts, perches, and regular play. Ask your vet about healthy weight and regular check-ups, since large cats can gain weight easily.
The painter has made the fur collar nearly as soft as the cat himself, and the gold buttons catch the candlelight in tiny sparks. He looks like a duke whose estate is the sofa, whose staff is his family, and whose greatest decree is that dinner will be served at five.
