Ragdoll cats can come in a variety of colors and patterns; however, the accepted breed standard establishes that these cats must exhibit the pointed breed characteristics to be included. This means that the cat’s body will be lighter in color than the points of its body – the face, ears, tail, and legs.

Black Ragdolls are also referred to as solid Ragdolls, precisely due to the absence of the points on their coats. As a disambiguation, solid Ragdolls, meaning Ragdoll cats of a single color, are not only black. There are also solid Ragdolls that are of other colors specific to the breed, such as white, blue, or lilac.

They are rare, but not for the reasons you may be thinking of. When Ann Baker created the Ragdoll breed approximately 50 years ago, ‘solid’ coat cats were part of her breeding program. These are cats with non-pointed features such as non- blue eyes and (most notably) a consistent coat color throughout the entire body.

There are a variety of reasons that can cause your Ragdoll to be mean, including illness, changes in her environment, play aggression, and even history of neglect or abuse. Of course, there are also exceptions; some Ragdolls just aren’t as affectionate as others.

The short answer is not until it is 3 to 4 years old. After this, a Ragdoll will be at its absolute fluffiest during the colder seasons. So it’s fair to say a Ragdoll will be fluffier every winter after it is 4 years old.

Just as there’s a broad range of articles about the average lifespan of the domestic house cat, the same goes for the average Ragdoll cat lifespan. The lifespan range you may expect from a Ragdoll cat ranges anywhere from about 12 years up to 23 years of age. Cats living between 20-25 years of age is not unheard of.

Because your Ragdoll cat loves attention these meows will be the bulk of the conversation. The chirp is the happy hey-look-at-me-meow. However, if your Ragdoll is constantly meowing it may be a sign of cognitive dysfunction especially if it is older. Soft short meows can mean the cat wants your attention.

Can Ragdoll Cats Be Left Alone? Like all cats, Ragdolls are resourceful and can fend themselves for much longer than your average dog. No cat should be left alone indefinitely, and a Ragdoll will likely have an even lower tolerance for solitude due to their affectionate nature.

12-15 years

As cats get older they can slip into the habit of sleeping more and more each day. This is quite often caused by boredom. Invest in a variety of toys to keep your cat active and healthy.

Although there’s no reliable scientific way to calculate the relationship between human and cat years, it’s generally agreed that the first two years of a cat’s life are roughly equal to the first 25 of a human’s. After this, each additional year is around four ‘cat years’.

The life span of a healthy Ragdoll cat is 15-plus years. One Ragdoll cat, named Rags, of course, lived to be 19 1⁄2 years old. Ragdolls can be prone to a common feline heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Ragdoll cats are so expensive because they are carefully and selectively bred to achieve their highly desirable characteristics. Some breeders charge a more premium price for Ragdolls with rare or non-traditional eye colors and coat patterns.

While most people think all cats hate water, Ragdolls are one of the few breeds that love it. It’s not uncommon for owners of Ragdolls to shoo their cats out of the sink when washing their hands or away from the bathroom when they need to shower. These cats have a love for water that few others possess.

If there is anything that Ragdoll cats are known for, it is the fact that they tend to become ragdolls when you pick them up and hold them. Ragdolls are known for the fact that they enjoy being held and will actively seek attention from you so that you can hold it.

Ragdoll cats are very clean pets on their own. Therefore, they don’t need to be bathed too often. Start bathing your cat, or rather rinsing it, when it is a kitten.