Ragdoll

Physical Characteristics

Coat Length

Semi-long to long

Coat Colour and/or Pattern

Primarily a colourpoint breed, although other patterns include mitted, bicolour, lynx, and tortie point. Official colours include seal, blue, cream, chocolate, red, and lilac.

Fur texture

Extremely soft, silky, and plush, often compared to rabbit fur.

Weight

Females: 3.6 to 6.8kg

Males: 5.4 to 9.1kg

Height

23 to 28cm

General Behaviours

Activity Level

Low to moderate

Sociability

High

Vocalisation

Low

Health

Grooming

Moderate - despite their long hair, the lack of an undercoat means they are less prone to matting compared to other long-haired cat breeds. Brushing 1-2 times a week is usually sufficient, although this varies during seasonal shedding.

Health needs/concerns

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).

Lifespan

12 to 17 years

Other

Place of origin

Riverside, California, USA