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What is the "v" on a ragdoll? Saw a breeder mention that she didn't like the 'v' on one of her recently born kittens so would probably let it be sold rather than keeping it herself.

Just curious.

(08-14-2010 08:07 AM)PrettyKitty Wrote: [ -> ]What is the "v" on a ragdoll? Saw a breeder mention that she didn't like the 'v' on one of her recently born kittens so would probably let it be sold rather than keeping it herself.

Just curious.

it's the upside-down V marking of the bicolor /\

The way I understand it, people prefer the inverted V to run somewhere along or close to the eyes. Where ever it lays though, it should be symmetrical, for a show quality cat anyway.

The breed standard calls for the V not to extend beyond the outer edges of the eyes.

The "V" in the bicolor should be as symetrical as possible and not past the outer eye. Sometimes there are narrow V's and medium to wide V's.

I like the medium V that goes right throught the middle of the eyes and is even on both sides.

The TICA or CFA standard is on their websites and might offer more details.