The Ragdoll is a large, semi-long-haired breed developed in California in the 1960s by breeder Ann Baker. Named for their tendency to go limp when held, Ragdolls are famously relaxed, affectionate, and gentle. They are among the most laid-back cats in the world — rarely showing aggression, following their owners around like gentle shadows, and tolerating handling that would distress most cats.
I want to give an honest review because I think there's a lot of romanticization of the Ragdoll breed online. Yes, goes limp when held. And incredibly gentle is genuinely lovely. But here's the reality: needs companionship. This is not a small thing — it genuinely impacts daily life. no street smar…
Read full review →My Ragdoll Zoe is 3 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: goes limp when held. I particularly love that great with children. My one knock is that needs companionship. I underestimated this when I first got she. Also, expensive breed is something you…
Read full review →I want to give an honest review because I think there's a lot of romanticization of the Ragdoll breed online. Yes, goes limp when held. And very sociable is genuinely lovely. But here's the reality: moderate shedding. This is not a small thing — it genuinely impacts daily life. no street smarts — i…
Read full review →Our Ragdoll has been part of our family for 3 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much he has enriched our lives. very sociable — and with two young kids, that means everything. perfect indoor companion. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Ragdoll's temperamen…
Read full review →I want to give an honest review because I think there's a lot of romanticization of the Ragdoll breed online. Yes, perfect indoor companion. And great with children is genuinely lovely. But here's the reality: no street smarts — indoor only. This is not a small thing — it genuinely impacts daily li…
Read full review →I've had my Ragdoll for 2 years and overall it's been an amazing experience. goes limp when held. very sociable. The personality of this breed really is special — gentle, calm, affectionate. That said, there are a few realities I wish someone had been more upfront about. moderate shedding was a rea…
Read full review →I'm writing this after 4 difficult years. I want to be clear: I don't blame the breed. The Ragdoll has genuine wonderful qualities — perfect indoor companion. But the challenges have been overwhelming for us. no street smarts — indoor only has been relentless. expensive breed was something we were …
Read full review →I want to give an honest review because I think there's a lot of romanticization of the Ragdoll breed online. Yes, perfect indoor companion. And very sociable is genuinely lovely. But here's the reality: needs companionship. This is not a small thing — it genuinely impacts daily life. slow to matur…
Read full review →Our Ragdoll has been part of our family for 3 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much he has enriched our lives. very sociable — and with two young kids, that means everything. goes limp when held. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Ragdoll's temperament. He…
Read full review →I'm writing this after 3 difficult years. I want to be clear: I don't blame the breed. The Ragdoll has genuine wonderful qualities — very sociable. But the challenges have been overwhelming for us. moderate shedding has been relentless. needs companionship was something we were told about but compl…
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