Ragdoll
Felis catus
🌍 Overview
The ragdoll is a large, semi-longhaired breed developed in California in the 1960s by breeder Ann Baker, who selectively bred for an extremely docile temperament. The breed's name comes from its tendency to go completely limp when picked up - a trait that remains characteristic of well-bred ragdolls. They are among the most laid-back and people-oriented cat breeds, known for following owners from room to room and being exceptionally gentle with children.
📋 Quick Facts
Native Range
Breed origin: Riverside, California, United States (1960s)
Natural Habitat
Fully domesticated
Adult Size
9-11 inches at shoulder; 10-20 lbs
Wild Diet
Fully domesticated
Wild Lifespan
12-15 years
Conservation Status
Not applicable (domesticated breed)
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Ragdoll
Human
Adult Size
9-11 inches at shoulder; 10-20 lbs
5-6 feet (150-185 cm); ~135-200 lbs
Wild Lifespan
12-15 years
~73 years (global average)
Wild Diet
Fully domesticated
Omnivorous - eats just about anything
Native Range
Breed origin: Riverside, California, United States (1960s)
Global - originated in Africa roughly 300,000 years ago
Natural Habitat
Fully domesticated
Everywhere from arctic tundra to tropical megacities
Conservation Status
Not applicable (domesticated breed)
Least Concern (8+ billion and counting)
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🤓 Did You Know?
Ragdolls get their name from their distinctive tendency to go completely limp and relaxed when picked up. This trait appears to be genetic, as it is consistently present in the breed from kittenhood.
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