Ragdoll
Ragdoll kittens, raised in our family home
Gentle giants with sapphire eyes and a famously affectionate, dog-like nature.
About the Ragdoll
Ragdolls were developed in California in the 1960s and named for their tendency to relax completely when picked up. They are one of the largest pedigree breeds and are known for the silken, semi-long coat and the deep sapphire blue eyes.
In temperament they are very people-oriented — often described as dog-like. They tend to follow their people from room to room, greet visitors at the door, and prefer human company over solitude. They are gentle with children and other pets, and respond well to calm, attentive households.
Our Ragdolls are raised underfoot in our family home, with the same hands-on, science-led care we apply to all of our cats. Every parent is GCCF registered and health tested, including the cardiac screening that the breed especially benefits from.
At a glance
- Temperament
- Affectionate, people-oriented, dog-like. Often follows you around the house.
- Coat
- Semi-long, silky and low-matting. Pointed colour pattern with deep blue eyes.
- Size
- One of the largest pedigree breeds. Adults typically 4.5–9 kg, males markedly larger. Full size and full coat at around four years old.
- Lifespan
- 12–17 years
- Energy
- Moderate — playful but rarely frantic; prefers to be near its people.
- Vocalness
- Gentle, soft-voiced. Some can be gently chatty, but rarely loud.
- Grooming
- A weekly comb keeps the silken coat tangle-free; more during seasonal shed.
- Time alone
- Less tolerant of long periods alone — happiest in a home where someone is usually around, or with a feline companion.
- Best for
- Affectionate households who want a cat that genuinely seeks them out; ideal as an indoor companion.
Colours we breed
We breed only colours we can confidently raise to GCCF standard. The list below is drawn from our current and recent litters; the wider list of recognised Ragdoll colours is shown beneath.
Recognised Ragdoll colours
Current & upcoming litters
All available kittensNo live litters right now.
Most of our kittens are reserved before they’re born. Join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch when a Ragdoll match arrives.
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We deliver to families across the UK from our home in Sherborne, Dorset. Visiting in person, video viewings and approved-courier transport are all options — pick a region for travel notes specific to you.
Health testing & ethics
Every Ragdoll we breed from is GCCF registered and screened against the tests most relevant to the breed. Certificates are published openly on each cat’s profile — there are no hidden results.
- HCM
- PKD
- FIV / FeLV
- Annual veterinary health check
- Blood type
Ragdoll questions, answered
Are Ragdolls really that floppy?
Most are noticeably relaxed when held — it is part of the breed’s reputation. It is a temperament trait, not a medical one, and individuals vary. We never lift a kitten by going limp; we always support the body.
How big do Ragdolls get?
They are among the largest pedigree breeds. Males typically reach 6–9 kg, females 4.5–6.5 kg. Ragdolls are slow-maturing — expect full size and full coat density around four years old.
Do Ragdolls shed a lot?
The semi-long coat does shed, during seasonal malts in particular, but less than you might expect from a longhaired cat. Personally I have found them to shed less than the British Shorthairs and rescue moggies I have shared my home with. They do need relatively regular grooming, once or twice a week, and you will need ensure the brush/comb reaches all the way through the coat rather than just smoothing the surface.
Are Ragdolls indoor cats?
Yes! Ragdolls lack the street-savvy of moggies and are a high-value, recognisable breed — both reasons we ask buyers to keep them indoors or in a secure cat-safe garden.
What is MYBPC3 and why does it matter?
MYBPC3 is a gene linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Ragdolls. We genetically screen every breeding parent for the Ragdoll-specific MYBPC3 mutation alongside cardiac echocardiography, and publish results openly.
When can a kitten go home?
Kittens leave us no earlier than 13 weeks old, in line with GCCF guidance. They go home fully vaccinated, microchipped, vet-checked and litter-trained.
Still deciding?
Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
Both breeds are gentle, family-suited and beautiful in different ways. Our side-by-side comparison goes through temperament, coat, size, grooming and time-alone tolerance.