Buyer question
How long does a Ragdoll live?
Our Animal Library gives the Ragdoll a lifespan of 12–17 years.
Source: the Ragdoll page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Ragdoll in the Animal Library
The detail
A large, pointed longhair bred in California in the 1960s for a calm, handleable temperament. Many go limp when picked up, which is where the name comes from, and most prefer following people around to climbing curtains.
- Origin
- California, United States
- Best fit
- Families, calm indoor homes
- Temperament
- Placid, gentle, people-led
What to weigh
A Ragdoll wants company and does poorly left alone for long days. Its trusting nature makes it an indoor-only cat, and the breed carries its own heart-disease mutation.