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# The Ragdoll: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United States
Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–17 yearsBudget ≈ €55/monthKitten €600 – €2,500
[Find a breeder 189](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=ragdoll)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Low
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Excellent
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Quiet
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very gentle temperament: Its patience and low aggressiveness make it a particularly pleasant companion on a daily basis.
- Excellent indoor living: Its calm nature and limited need to explore make it very comfortable in a secure apartment.
- Great sociability: It readily seeks human presence and often cohabits well with children and other animals.
- Sensitivity to overweight: Its moderate activity level requires careful monitoring of portions and body condition.
- Need for companionship: It does not appreciate long repeated absences and may suffer from a lack of interactions.
- Hereditary health vigilance: Choosing lines that have been seriously screened is important given the cardiac and renal risks.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm families: Its gentleness and patience are well suited to calm households that respect its pace.
- Apartment living: It adapts very well to a comfortable and secure indoor home.
- First-time adopters: Its stable and affectionate temperament often makes life easier with a first purebred cat.
Not recommended for
- Homes where people are often absent: It tolerates prolonged lack of presence and daily interactions less well.
- Noisy environments: It prefers predictable and calm atmospheres to constant bustle.
- Adopters looking for a very athletic cat: Its moderate activity level does not suit those who want a cat constantly on the move.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
34 cmRagdoll
- Height at the withers
- 30–38 cm
- Weight
- 3–9 kg
- Coat
- Semi-long, fine
- Origin
- United States
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Ragdoll in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Ragdoll is a relatively recent created breed that originated in the United States in the early 1960s under the impetus of Ann Baker, a breeder based in California. Developed from cats with a particularly gentle temperament, it owes its name to its tendency to go limp when carried, evoking a rag doll. The breed then spread in North America and then to the United Kingdom and Europe, before gaining strong popularity in France from the 1980s.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Ragdoll is a large cat, long, powerful and solidly built, inscribed in a rectangular format. Its head forms a triangle with rounded contours, its oval eyes are an intense blue and its tail is long and well furnished. Its semi-long, silky coat, more abundant on the hindquarters, is often accompanied by a beautiful ruff and comes notably in colourpoint, mitted, bicolour and van patterns.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Ragdoll is famous for its gentleness, calmness and patience. Not very aggressive, very close to its humans and readily cuddly, it readily seeks company and appreciates peaceful environments. Its docile and stable temperament makes it a cat highly appreciated by families, provided that interactions remain respectful and without excessive agitation.
Affectionate Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Essentially oriented toward family life, the Ragdoll prefers the comfort, safety and tranquility of the home to intensive exploration of the outdoors. It is generally discreet, moderately talkative and less active than many other breeds. It tolerates apartment living fairly well, but remains sensitive to prolonged solitude and needs daily interactions, calm games and stable routines.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Ragdoll responds well to a gentle, consistent education based on routine. It easily learns the rules of the house, the use of the scratching post and care handling if these are introduced gradually and associated with rewards. As with all cats, early socialization, respect for its pace and the absence of brutality are essential to preserve its trust.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Ragdoll
The price of a Ragdoll varies greatly depending on the quality of the lineage, the seriousness of the breeder, the health tests carried out, compliance with the standard and the kitten’s intended purpose. A higher price is often explained by more rigorous selection, socialization and health monitoring work.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Ragdoll generally has fairly robust health, but like many selected breeds, it deserves careful monitoring. Its imposing morphology, its lifestyle often very indoor, and certain hereditary predispositions justify regular prevention, well-controlled weight, and a serious breeding choice with appropriate screenings.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Ragdoll needs a complete and balanced diet adapted to its age, its size and its rather moderate activity level. As it can be prone to overweight, the quality of proteins, a reasonable energy density and the precision of portions matter more than the volume given.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The name Ragdoll literally means rag doll, in reference to the muscular relaxation that some individuals display when they are carried. Despite this reputation as a very placid cat, each individual retains its personality and must not be handled excessively. In France as in other European countries, the breed has established itself among the most appreciated large companion cats for its gentleness and its elegant appearance.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Ragdoll
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Ragdoll suitable for apartment living?
Yes, it is even one of the feline breeds best suited to a calm indoor life, provided you offer it companionship, regular play, and a secure environment.
### Does the Ragdoll shed a lot?
Its shedding generally remains moderate for a semi-longhaired cat, but brushing once to twice a week helps limit dead hair and knots, especially on the hindquarters and the ruff.
### Is the Ragdoll suitable for children?
The Ragdoll is often very patient and gentle with children, but interactions must always be supervised to avoid rough handling and preserve its well-being.
## Find a Ragdoll breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Ragdoll breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Ragdoll breeders in Grand Est21](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/grand-est) [Ragdoll breeders in Île-de-France20](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/ile-de-france) [Ragdoll breeders in Occitanie20](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/occitanie) [Ragdoll breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes20](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Ragdoll breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine17](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Ragdoll breeders in Hauts-de-France17](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/hauts-de-france) [Ragdoll breeders in Pays de la Loire16](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/pays-de-la-loire) [Ragdoll breeders in Normandy16](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/normandy)
### Ragdoll breeders by country
[189 breeders of Ragdoll in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll) [83 breeders of Ragdoll in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/germany) [52 breeders of Ragdoll in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/italy) [47 breeders of Ragdoll in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/united-kingdom) [34 breeders of Ragdoll in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/austria) [18 breeders of Ragdoll in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/denmark) [4 breeders of Ragdoll in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/croatia) [3 breeders of Ragdoll in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/belgium) [3 breeders of Ragdoll in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/spain) [1 breeder of Ragdoll in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll/netherlands)
[All breeders of Ragdoll in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll)
## Ready to welcome a Ragdoll?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll)
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