Ragdoll cats belong to one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. The name “Ragdoll” derived from the fact that many of these cats go completely limp and relax when picked up.
History: Ragdolls were developed in the 1960’s by Ann Baker; a breeder in California. She bred Josephine, a gentle, loving, longhaired white female carrying Siamese markings, to other longhaired cats having Siamese markings. Her original stock consisted of sturdy, free-roaming cats. By selecting individuals with the look she wanted for her breeding program, she created the type standard for the Ragdoll.
Appearance: They are sweet-faced and muscular, with an overall impression of elegance and balance. They have a medium-long, non-matting coat with a soft texture like rabbit fur. The Ragdoll is a large, semi-longhaired cat, showing the pointed pattern in four varieties: pointed, van, bicolor, and mitted. Coat colors can be seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac point colors, either with or without markings on the face and feet. In some associations, they are also available in non traditional colors, such as tortie, lynx and red (flame) point.
Size: Weight: male - 12-20 lb (5.4 - 9.0 kg)
female – 10-15 lb (4.5 - 6.8 kg).
Temperament: In temperament, these are very gentle and loving animals. Ragdoll cats are often called “man’s best companions.” Ragdolls run to greet you at the door, follow you from room to room, flop on you, sleep with you, and love you. They carefully avoid scratching people. They like to play with children, the elderly, and dogs, consequently, they are very good with all of them. Ragdolls tend to be floor cats, not jumpers. They feel that humans prefer purrs to yowls, and keep their voices softly musical. Ragdolls are possibly the most laid back of all the domestic cat breeds. They are basically content and undemanding and tolerate most situations. They have an extremely gentle and relaxed nature, and make loyal and devoted pets.
Health: There are no specific medical concerns about this breed. However, as with all breeds, certain “lines” might have a tendency toward specific health problems. It’s probably a good idea to talk to the breeder about whether his/her cats come from lines with any health risks.
Life expectancy: 15-25 years
Grooming: This breed does not shed excessively and needs little care to keep their coats in good condition. Their soft, rabbit-like fur does not tend to mat. The fur requires occasional brushing or combing, and the longer fur around the hindquarters should be combed regularly. In general, Ragdolls do not mind being groomed. In fact, they often enjoy the grooming sessions.

Kitten price: $100.00-$400.00