What Is a Flame Point Ragdoll?
A flame point ragdoll is known for its unique orange markings, with the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) defining a flame point ragdoll as a ragdoll cat with red or orange colors and markings.
You might also have heard other names to describe a flame point ragdoll. For example:
- Flame tip ragdoll
- Flame bicolor ragdoll
- White flame point ragdoll
- Orange ragdoll, or red ragdoll
All of these names are describing the ragdoll’s coloring, but essentially they are all ways of describing flame point ragdoll cats.
A flame point ragdoll cat is defined by its color and markings:
1. Flame refers to their coloring. Orange, red, or a mixture of the two colors which is combined with a creamy white body color.
2. Point refers to their markings. Usually, flame ragdolls have clusters of color that are more defined around their face and nose, ears, lower legs/feet, tail, and possibly swirls of color in other areas such as their back.
It’s not always easy to tell which ragdoll cat colors are recognized within the ragdoll cat community as traditional colors. However, flame point ragdolls are recognized by both the CFA and The International Cat Association (TICA) as an official ragdoll cat color.
One question people often ask is, are flame point ragdolls rare? And the simple answer is yes, they are rare! Flame point ragdolls, red point ragdolls, or whatever you prefer to call them are a lot rarer than blue or chocolate point ragdolls, which are more common and popular amongst ragdoll cat owners.
However, we definitely have a soft spot for flame ragdolls, with their gorgeous blue eyes and cute baby-pink noses and paws. Talking of cute, let’s take a look at some flame point kittens!
Flame Point Ragdoll Kittens
We took to Instagram to find some gorgeous examples of flame point ragdoll kittens, just look how adorable they are!
It’s amazing how much ragdoll kitten’s colors and markings change as they grow up, and flame point ragdolls are just the same. You can expect a flame point ragdoll’s coloring to get darker as they get older. In addition, their markings, or ‘points,’ will get more defined, larger, or even pop up in new places as they grow!
Flame Lynx Point Ragdoll
Next up, you may have heard of a flame lynx point ragdoll when doing your research on flame ragdolls. A flame lynx point ragdoll has the word ‘lynx’ added to its name to describe the type of markings it has.
All lynx ragdolls have tabby point markings (imagine a traditional tabby cat), which have clearly defined ‘M’ shaped lines on their faces and around their eyes. Basically, that means the name flame lynx point ragdoll describes the shape of the gorgeous swirls and patterns on their faces.
Prince Pierre (what a great name), the flame lynx point ragdoll, is a great example. Just look at his gorgeous lynx markings, they make him look like a tiger!
Flame Mink Ragdoll
Another name to describe flame ragdolls that you may have heard of is a flame mink ragdoll. Here, the addition of the word ‘mink’ in a flame mink ragdoll’s name refers to their fur type.
Although he’s not a flame ragdoll, my male ragdoll Teddy is a seal sepia mink ragdoll, which makes his fur a lot finer, smoother, and sleeker than your average ragdoll cat. The coloring and markings of a flame mink will be the same as other flame ragdolls with the addition of a different fur type.
Mink ragdolls are just as gorgeous as other ragdoll cats, however, their fur can get a lot more matted so it’s important to groom them regularly with a suitable cat brush.
Flame Point Ragdoll Cat Personality
So now you know what a flame ragdoll is and what they look like, what about their personality traits and behavior?
Well, you’ll be pleased to hear that much like other ragdoll cats, an orange ragdoll is usually friendly, floppy, loving, and attention-seeking. Therefore, flame ragdolls make amazing pets and great company for the right kind of cat owner.
If you’re planning to buy or adopt a ragdoll kitten/ cat you need to make sure you can dedicate the right level of time, care, and attention to looking after them. For example, ragdoll cats shouldn’t be left home alone all day and need a lot more attention than your average moggy. However, your ragdoll will give you a lot back in return, so they’re totally worth the effort!
20 Flame Ragdoll Cat Names
Given their gorgeous coloring and markings, here are some purrfect names (sorry, we couldn’t resist) for flame point ragdoll cats:
- Sparkle, Sparky or Sparks
- Flame (why not keep it simple!)
- Blaze
- Firecracker
- Ember
- Lava
- Sunshine or Sunny
- Phoenix
- Tiger
- Fox
- Honey
- Butterscotch
- Toffee or Fudge (or Mr.Fudge!)
- Cheeto or Dorito (love these names for any variation of orange ragdoll!)
- Peach or Peaches
- Pumpkin
- Carrot
- Garfield
- Tigger
- Toulouse
Explore more cute ragdoll cat names with us if you’re still searching for the perfect name for your floof!
i got a flame point kitten. my friend breed them and it was the only one of 6 in the litter that they couldnt sell! i took it off him for only $100. Now i am the one laughing and ended up with the cuttest in in the litter! I also have two raggamuffins a black and white and an orange and white one. i have the cuttest looking 3 cats and they are very smart cats all very happy together 🙂
I adopted this handsome guy from my local shelter. I’ve done some research, and I believe he’s a flame point ragdoll. Is there a way to attach a photo for your opinion?
Hey Lisa, aww congratulations on adopting your ragdoll! I hope he’s settling in well. If you’d like to email me your photo to ragdollcatsandkittensblog@gmail.com I can take a look for you :).
i havea flame point ragdoll and i love him
Aw, lovely Frank! What is his name? 🙂