Breed: Ragdoll Persian Cross
Date of birth: 05/12/2024
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 20cm
Chest circumference: 34cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 45cm
Height to shoulder: 26cm
Weight: 3.5kg

Brown and black colouring on a Ragdoll Persian cross is genuinely rare. Both parent breeds lean towards lighter, cooler palettes and the depth of Toji’s coat sits at the more striking end of what the genetic combination can produce. The effect is a cat of considerable visual drama who somehow manages to carry it all with a lightness of spirit that utterly contradicts any expectation of brooding mystery.

The Persian is one of the oldest and most widely documented pedigree breeds in existence, with records placing it in Iran as far back as the 1600s before European traders brought it westward as a prized commodity. Selective breeding refined the breed’s characteristically flat face, rounded head and extraordinarily dense, flowing coat into the form recognised today, and the Persian’s unhurried, gentle temperament became as celebrated as its appearance. The Ragdoll introduced its own considerable qualities to the lineage: deep sociability, a marked tendency towards following people from room to room and the breed’s famous physical compliance when handled. Together the two lines produce a cat of exceptional temperament, softened features and a coat that invites touch from across the room. Toji’s name, drawn from Japanese culture, suits him well: there is something quietly composed and self-assured about him that feels entirely fitting.

Bubbly, inquisitive and thoroughly at ease with everyone and everything he encounters, Toji holds the distinction of having no dislikes whatsoever. He is sociable with people and animals alike, works readily outdoors and moves through the world with a relaxed confidence that makes him genuinely straightforward to be around.

Toji’s unusual dark colouring combined with his affable, people-facing temperament creates a casting profile with real breadth. Productions that want a cat of obvious visual distinction without the temperament challenges that more independent breeds can introduce will find in him an ideal solution. His sociable, inquisitive nature means he actively engages with the people around him on set rather than tolerating them, which lends authenticity to any scene where a cat’s connection to a human character carries emotional weight. Domestic drama, atmospheric thriller and premium advertising all benefit from a cat whose striking appearance and genuinely amiable nature pull in opposite directions in the most useful way imaginable.

His outdoor capability extends his range to location shoots and garden or countryside settings where a cat’s ease in a natural environment needs to feel credible and uncontrived.

Toji’s rich, dark coat photographs with a depth and textural intensity that most cats simply cannot offer. Against pale, neutral or jewel-toned backdrops his colouring generates an immediate focal point that art directors will find exceptionally versatile across both editorial and product contexts. Premium cat nutrition brands, grooming product companies and luxury pet accessory labels will find his combination of unusual colouring and evident vitality a highly persuasive visual argument.

Interior lifestyle brands and gifting publications seeking a feline presence with genuine character rather than conventional prettiness will find Toji occupies that space with ease. His relaxed, curious nature means he settles into new environments without hesitation and engages with unfamiliar people openly, keeping creative teams working efficiently from the very first frame.