Breed labels mislead. Ragdolls, Maine Coons, Birmans, British Shorthairs, and Persians are often described as easier to hold, groom, or examine, because owner reports associate them with lower reactivity and a calmer response to contact. Nice, but thin. These are broad stereotypes, not handling guarantees. A breed name signals a tendency, not the cat on your lap.Early experience wins. Socializatio...More