Ragdolls kittens grow up into large, lovable cats who are incredibly patient and gentle. Despite their imposing size, these cats are a calm and quiet breed who love nothing more than playing and cuddling with their new Ragdoll cat parents.
This breed is typically easy to care for and incredibly social. They make great family pets and get along well with children. If you have the time and attention to give this fluffy Ragdoll kitten, she will reward you with endless loyalty and love.
Ragdoll Kitten Appearance
The Ragdoll is a semi-long haired, blue eyed pointed cat with a sweet personality. The Ragdoll grows large and heavy but is slow to mature and may not reach full weight and size for four years. Full color is not reached until three years old. The Ragdoll is muscular with little fat except on the lower abdomen fatty pad.
These cats stand between 9–11 inches tall and are usually 17–21 inches in length (excluding their fluffy tail). The female weighs 10–25 pounds, with male Ragdoll cats typically weighing more 15-20 pounds, according to TICA.
Ragdoll Coat Patterns
According to TICA, there are three types of Ragdoll coat patterns: colorpoint, bicolor and mitted.
- Colorpoint coats are darker around the eyes, ears, tail, limbs, and (sometimes) stomach.
- Bicolor Ragdoll kittens are similar in appearance to colorpoint Ragdolls, but these cats will have an inverted-V coloring pattern on the face with a light belly and limb color.
- Mitted Ragdolls look like their colorpoint counterparts but have extra light spots near the paws, giving the appearance of mittens.
Ragdoll Traditional Colors
Ragdoll Non-Traditional Colors
Ragdoll non-traditional colors that we have bred include mink.
Ragdoll Kitten Eye Color
Traditional Ragdolls will always have blue eyes. The eyes may range in color from ice blue to dark navy. Large blue oval eyes are one of the defining characteristics of the breed. Our Ragdoll kitten’s eyes change to a brighter blue as they mature.
Ragdoll Kitten Personality
The Ragdoll kitten’s personality is smart, gentle, and super affectionate. These kind kitties love and crave human attention, but they’re rarely demanding.
This adorable breed is about as docile as cats come. In fact, the name “ragdoll” comes from their tendency to go limp when picked up. These cats love to be held and babied and will relax in your arms for as long as you’ll let them.
When it comes to noise, you might not hear much from these quiet cats. Ragdolls don’t tend to make a ton of noise unless something is bothering them. When they do speak up, they typically make small, sweet meows and meeps to let you know they’re hungry or need some love.
Unlike most cats, your ragdoll kitten might not get a kick out of conquering the highest points in the household. These kitties prefer to stay low to the ground—TICA calls them “floor cats”—but are more than happy to jump up on a sofa or bed to lounge next to you.
Living Needs of Ragdoll Kittens
Ragdoll kittens are generally easy to care for and a good fit for most families, kids, adults, and seniors, according to the Ragdoll Fanciers Club. This breed also gets along well with other pets. If you have the space to accommodate these big kitties, as well as tons of love to give them, they’ll make a wonderful addition to your household.
Your ragdoll kitten can be left alone for short periods of time—say, a workday—but they’ll definitely miss you. Ragdoll kittens crave human attention and do best in households where one family member (or more!) is usually present during the day. A ragdoll frequently left at home without her humans will surely get lonely. And when you do leave for just a few short hours, don’t be surprised to come back and find your ragdoll patiently waiting at the door for you!
Keep a watchful eye on your super-social Ragdoll kitten. These kittens have been bred to have trusting, friendly personalities and will approach anyone without much caution. If you take them outside, keep them close and on a harness.
Though ragdolls are docile, that doesn’t mean they’re lazy. These kittens love to play and be part of family activities, so make sure to stock up on cat toys, scratching posts, and extra cardboard boxes. After a busy day, they’re more than happy to relax in your arms or on your lap for lots of snuggles.
Ragdoll Kitten Care
The Ragdoll kitten’s grooming needs are relatively simple. These are very clean animals who take care of most of their own needs, but they might still require bathing every now and then. When you notice her coat looking greasy and stringy, it’s time to put her in the tub.
“Daily combing will keep a Ragdoll kitten in good shape,” says Nicole Goudey-Rigger, owner and CEO of Pets a Go Go. “Starting early in a kitten’s life helps and a dedicated amount of time daily is key to avoiding professional groomer visits.”
Your Ragdoll kitten will also need other regular pet upkeep, including nail trimming and ear cleaning.
Ragdoll kittens are playful animals who will enjoy having toys left out for them. They’re not super high climbers, so cat trees should be low to the ground. This breed of cat doesn’t require a lot of extras in the way of exercise. You can expect them to spend a lot of time lying around, with short bursts of play and activity between frequent naps.
Ragdoll kittens are typically easy-to-train. They can learn to come when called, to retrieve toys, and other fun tricks. They’re also usually quick to pick up on the basics, like using scratching posts and litter boxes. (Speaking of litter boxes—these big boys need big boxes to accommodate them and allow them to comfortably squat.) During training, these people-loving cats thrive with lots of positive reinforcement, snacks, and praise.
Socializing a Ragdoll kitten is easy because this trusting breed wants to be every human’s best buddy. The hardest part is keeping a careful eye on these social butterflies, who can get themselves into danger (or lost, or stolen) trying to make friends.
Feed your Ragdoll kitten high-quality cat food and monitor her to prevent overeating—these cats are prone to obesity. Check in with your vet to learn how much and how often to feed your individual cat.
Having a good relationship with an experienced cat vet is imperative as well as a good diet and regular veterinary care.
Ragdoll Kitten Lifespan
Ragdoll kittens will have a lengthy lifespan of 13–18 years and are typically healthy pets. Some well cared for Ragdoll cats have been known to live as long as 25 years!
History of Ragdolls
Ann Baker to Blanche Herman seem to indicate that Ann began trying to develop the Ragdoll breed sometime in 1963. Ann borrowed from her neighbors, the Pennels, a cat that had the appearance of the Sacred Cat of Burma. She bred this cat to Josephine who was a white angora cat and that produced Daddy Warbucks. Ann also acquired Josephine’s daugher, Buckwheat, from the Pennels. Ann mated Daddy Warbucks to Josephine and produced Fugianna. Keep in mind that NONE of these were Ragdolls at the time, but they became the foundation cats in creating the Ragdoll breed. It is from these four cats – Josephine, Daddy Warbucks, Fugianna, and Buckwheat – that Ragdolls are descended. Of these four, only Daddy Warbucks and Fugianna were registered as Ragdolls in the National Cat Fanciers Association (NCFA) in 1966. – Source Ragdoll History
The Ragdoll is effectively a man-made breed, created in the early 1960s by Anne Baker, a cat breeder in California. Anne used an Angora type cat, a seal mitted (white gloves and boots over a Siamese type colour) male and a solid black cat to produce her foundation Ragdolls. – Source Purina UK
Ragdoll Kitten Fun Facts
- The Ragdoll has continuously been rated the world’s #1 cat breed for years by the Cat Fancier’s Association.
- Singer and songwriter Taylor Swift has three cats, including a Ragdoll named Benjamin Button
- Ragdolls go limp when you pick them up.
- You can teach a Ragdoll to walk on a leash
- They have beautiful blue eyes (If yours does not, it’s a mix)
Wiseacres Ragdoll Kitten Breeders
Wiseacres Ragdoll Kittens is a small boutique breeder and a TICA Outstanding Cattery of Ragdoll kittens for sale located outside Booneville, Arkansas. For over 20 years we have a breeder of Ragdoll kittens that are outstandingly beautiful, friendly and healthy. We only raise a small number of Ragdoll kitten litters per year with a limited number of Ragdoll kittens for sale.
