Ragdoll Cat For Adoption

All Ragdoll cats are born white, but as they grow, they develop a wide variety of colors and patterns. They are colorpointed cats, which means that their bodies are lighter in color than their extremities. The color options are:

Blue – the body of the cat is very light gray and the extremities are a darker shade of gray – various color patterns.
Seal – the body is creamy white and the extremities are a very dark shade of brown.
Chocolate – a combination of a light-colored body and light brown extremities.
Lilac – the body is very light in color and the extremities are gray and cream-colored.
Cream – a combination of an ivory-colored body and creamy extremities.
Flame – the body is very light in color and the extremities are red or orange.
Check out our fun page – Colorpointed Cats Transition: Ragdoll Cats to see kitten –> adult photos of the same Ragdoll cat.

As for the patterns they can develop, Ragdolls can be colorpointed, mitted, bicolor, lynx point, or tortie point, as per the Ragdolls Fanciers Club International (RFCI).

TICA/CFA Registered Ragdoll Cats For Sale

It is absolutely essential that you get your cat from a breeder because that is the only guarantee that you will get a purebred Ragdoll cat. The kittens in this breed look a lot like kittens of other breeds,You should take the time to talk to the breeders to find people with whom you connect with. You should also request to see the parents of the kittens because this should give you an idea of what the kittens will grow up to look like.

The breeder will present you with the official documents of the parents, including their medical background (and vaccination status).

Ragdoll Cats FAQ

We’ve prepared a list of the most commonly asked questions about Ragdoll cats. We hope you find the answers you need right here:

Do Ragdolls need to be groomed often?
A good brushing frequency for Ragdoll cats would be twice a week, which is just enough to prevent hairballs from falling and to maintain their thick coat nice and smooth.Fortunately, despite being semi-long and pretty thick, a Ragdoll’s fur will remain relatively neat and detangled. However it’s still best if you begin grooming your furry friend early on, so that it gets used to the entire process, enabling it to ultimately see it more like a pleasant petting session. For great results, it’s recommended that you use high-quality professional tools. These will help you not only properly groom your Ragdoll cat, but also keep your house hair-free and clean.

Do Ragdolls Need Special Care?
In general, Ragdolls aren’t exactly high-maintenance, but there are a few aspects you need to be aware of when taking care of them:

They need regular grooming – Their semi-long fur is thick and although matting does not occur frequently, they still need to be groomed at least twice a week in order to maintain the coat neat and detangled.
They need to be engaged – Since Ragdolls are pretty high-energy and love human companionship, make sure to keep them engaged regularly in games and physical activity. It’s where they shine the most, enabling their beautiful personality to fully emerge. They do manage to keep themselves entertained around the home, but they will love you all the most when you show them the attention they crave for.

Can you leave a ragdoll cat alone?
Every cat is different, and Ragdoll kittens who have minimal interactions with owners or other pets could still be happy and playful. On the other hand, some pet owners report that they didn’t even know their cat was lonely until they brought home another pet, and then the two became inseparable. Here are a few signs that your cat might be lonely:

Aggression – becoming aggressive or dominant with you, particularly when you are getting ready to leave the house.
Anxiety – signs of anxiety could include fear of loud noises or strangers visiting, as well as excessive grooming, which can be a cry for more attention.
Vocalization – communicating unhappiness at your departure with loud vocalizations.
Marking and Destruction – moving or wrecking household objects while your gone, or squatting and spraying – leaving feces and urine in obvious places while you are gone might be your cat’s way of conveying their unhappiness.
Blue Mitted Ragdoll Cat Ash on Bed with Yeowww Catnip Pollock Fish IMG_9656

If your cat seems a little too sad to see you go and a little too excited for your return, it might be a sign that they are lonely in your absence.

Are Ragdoll cats intelligent?

Yes, they are and they are also very interested in spending time with their masters. Their intelligence is above average and it makes them very fun to be around. If you spend time with them and train them, you can get excellent results with this breed.

At What Age Is a Ragdoll Cat Full Grown?
Ragdoll cats are known for their rather impressive size. They will often weigh between 10 to 20 pounds, with females reaching their full weight at around 10-15 lbs, while male Ragdolls can even surpass the 20 pounds mark. They are a large breed and they reach their full size when they’re about 4 years old. It takes a long time to reach full body maturity and once they do, you’ll notice how their weight complements their personality even better. This is because they are very affectionate in nature and their generous size makes them even more cuddly and comfortable to hold.

It’s important to make sure you hold them with both your hands in order to offer the proper support such large cats need.

Since their size exceeds that of regular cats, you need to also ensure you adapt your living space to their requirements, by offering them spacious and sturdy napping places.

Do Ragdoll Cats Get Darker As They Get Older?

The most recognizable trademark of a Ragdoll cat is their impressive and luxurious coat. It’s semi-long and it gives Ragdolls the air of gentle royalty so many people have come to love. However there’s a clear difference between how Ragdolls look when they are kittens and how they are as mature cats. This is because all Ragdolls are white when they are kittens and tend to change their coat color as they grow up. Having said this, in time you’ll notice how their fur gets colored and their pattern intensifies, making the contrast even starker against the remaining white.

This change in color happens as a result of a genetic mutation that affects a particular enzyme, making the Ragdoll’s coloration dependent on its body temperature.

Do Ragdolls Like to Be Held?

It depends. Ragdolls have made quite a reputation for themselves in being affectionate and cuddly, but every single cat is different, just like us humans are.

Some of them won’t like to be held per se, but they will show affection by following you around the home or sleeping next to you. However, they may be a bit averse to being held.

Having said this, most Ragdolls do like being picked up and held – it’s where their very name came from. When you pick them up, they tend to loosen up and relax so much, to the point that they become as limp as an actual ragdoll toy.

If you notice your Ragdoll isn’t particularly fond of being picked up, make sure to reinforce positive interaction, use catnip and establish an affection routine it may come to rely on daily – you may soon notice changes.

What Is a Blaze On a Cat?

When it comes to cats, it’s important to remember they are all unique, but they do have some patterns that can be easily identifiable. One of them is the blaze. A blaze simply refers to a white stripe or spot on your cat’s face.
The blaze may be positioned on the forehead or it can stretch a little bit more, from between the eyes to the nose and sometimes until it reaches the very tip of the cat’s nose.

What Is a Blaze On a Ragdoll Cat?

Ragdolls will often have this recognizable facial feature – the blaze. Your Ragdoll’s blaze can be very discreet or downright visible – regardless of this, you can typically expect the blaze to be white in color.

With Ragdolls, you’ll most likely encounter three types of blazes:

The star – This is a small star shape that you can notice on the forehead of your furry friend.

The diamond – This shape is a much larger star placed on the cat’s forehead.

The hourglass – This shape closely resembles an hourglass, displaying itself as an oblong shape running down the Ragdoll’s face, from between its eyes to their nose. This hourglass may sometimes be imperfect or broken in shape, but positioned just the same on the face.

Are Male Ragdolls More Affectionate?
It depends. All Ragdolls have their own unique personality, regardless of their gender. Some cat owners claim that male Ragdolls are more affectionate and easygoing, while females are supposedly more aggressive in play.

Having said this, both Ragdoll genders are known to be affectionate in nature.

If you’re looking to adopt a Ragdoll, don’t solely base your decision on the gender of the cat. If you can, try instead to get to know the cat and get a feel of its personality – this is a much clearer indicator of how affectionate it will be in the future, while you’re living together.

Do Ragdoll Cats Scratch Furniture?
It depends. Ragdoll cats are not particularly known to scratch furniture, but they are cats, after all, and they need to sharpen their claws, so the occasional furniture damage may occur.

In order to prevent any scratching episodes from happening on your furniture, it’s essential that you get your Ragdoll a scratch post that can satisfy its needs. Just be sure to get one that’s large and sturdy enough to accommodate your cat’s impressive size. They are good learners, so they will quickly leave your furniture alone and switch to the scratch post.

Here are 5 that we love to keep kitties from scratching on furniture.

Necoichi Cozy Cat Scratcher Bowl

PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge

PetFusion Jumbo Cat Scratcher Lounge

Felix Katnip Tree Company Tall Cat Scratching Post

Felix Katnip Tree Company Scratching Beam

 

Can Ragdoll cats be GREY?

Yes, Ragdolls can be grey. However, the official denomination will most likely be ‘blue’ when they are registered. The grey Ragdoll is a dilute of the stronger-colored seal and chocolate Ragdolls.

The seal Ragdoll is typically the most popular Ragdoll type among cat owners, with the blue one coming in close on the second position. The grey coat makes their blue eyes pop even more, making them absolutely stunning.

You’ll find this grey coloring around the nose area, the back and on the paw pads. This grey shading gradually turns to white towards the stomach area.

These beautiful blue Ragdolls will often come in various patterns, such as Blue Tortie, Blue Colorpoint, Blue Lynx Mitted and Blue Lynx Bicolor.

Are flame point Ragdolls rare?
Yes, red point Ragdolls or flame point Ragdolls are among the rarest Ragdoll cats out there. While blue Ragdolls are the most popular and the most common, red ones are not so easy to come across. So, if you are looking for a cat of this color, then you may have to consult several catteries before you find one.