Why do Ragdolls flop?

Why do Ragdolls flop? As kittens, cats relax each time their mother carries them by the scruff, thus allowing themselves to be carried around easily. The laidback Ragdoll cat goes limp when picked up because they have retained this reflex that reminds them of their kittenhood. Most cat breeds lose this reflex as they enter adulthood.

As kittens, cats relax each time their mother carries them by the scruff, thus allowing themselves to be carried around easily. The laidback Ragdoll cat goes limp when picked up because they have retained this reflex that reminds them of their kittenhood. Most cat breeds lose this reflex as they enter adulthood.