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Dr. Jennifer Woll has nearly 20 years of experience as a veterinarian specializing in cat care. She earned a biology degree and has worked in animal hospitals in Illinois. She breeds Ragdoll kittens, which are born in a private maternity ward to reduce stress. Ragdoll kittens are born white and develop their color and pattern over two weeks. Ragdolls take up to 4 years to fully develop their size, weight, and fur pattern.
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- 2. Ragdoll Kittens Dr. Jennifer Woll has nearly 20 years of experience as a veterinarian, specializing in the medical care of cats. She is also a breeder of “ragdoll” kittens. Dr. Jennifer Woll earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Benedictine University. She has worked as a veterinarian in a number of offices, including the Carol Stream Animal Hospital and Emergency Veterinarian Services in Lisle, Illinois.
- 3. Ragdoll Kittens Ragdoll kittens are born in a private maternity ward, allowing for a low level of stress and providing the perfect atmosphere for a mother cat to care for her new litter. Ragdoll kittens are born perfectly white before their color and pattern begin to show after about two weeks. Ragdolls are unique in that they can take as long as 4 years to fully develop in terms of size, weight, and fur pattern. Not only do owners get to enjoy a kitten-sized pet for a longer period of times, but they will also not have to worry about the cats having litters of their own for several years.