🐱 Cat · Companion
Ragdoll
Docile and famously relaxed, Ragdolls go limp when picked up and are among the most laid-back, affectionate cat breeds.
Origin
United States (California)
Lifespan
12–17 years
Size & weight
10–20 lb
Energy
Low
At a glance
❤️ Affection5/5
⚡ Energy2/5
🎓 Trainability3/5
🧹 Shedding3/5
✂️ Grooming3/5
📢 Barking1/5
Compatibility
Children
Other dogs
Cats
Apartments
Personality
DocileAffectionateCalmGentle
Ragdolls are placid lap cats that follow their people from room to room and rarely show aggression.
Care & training
ExerciseGentle play; they're happy to lounge.
IntelligenceModerate
TrainabilityModerate
Grooming needsModerate
SheddingModerate
Health considerations
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Bladder stones
- Obesity
What they love
Being heldLoungingFollowing their people
What they may struggle with
Rough outdoor lifeBeing left alone too long
Ideal home
Calm, indoor homes with plenty of affection.
Best suited to
First-time owners and families wanting a mellow, cuddly cat.
May not suit
People wanting an independent or outdoor cat.
Fun facts
- ✨Go limp like a ragdoll when held.
- ✨One of the largest cat breeds.