Ragdoll — breed guide
A floppy, people-first lap cat that follows you from room to room.
At a glance
- Group
- longhair
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 4.5–9 kg (10–20 lb)
- Life span
- 13–18 years
- Coat
- Semi-long silky coat, pointed colours, blue eyes
Living with a Ragdoll
- Low energy — happy with gentle daily exercise.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Very quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Generally content living with another cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Placid · Affectionate · Lap-seeking
Health to watch
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Bladder stones
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
Named for the way many go limp like a rag doll when picked up.
Questions people ask
Is a Ragdoll good with kids?
Generally yes. Ragdolls are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Ragdoll good with other cats?
Usually yes. Ragdolls generally settle well with another cat, given a proper introduction and their own food, bed and tray.
How much exercise does a Ragdoll need?
A gentle daily walk.
Can a Ragdoll handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Ragdoll's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.