Weight
Ragdoll weight chart
Floppy when picked up, hence the name—blue-eyed points with semi-long fur.
Docile, placid, and extremely affectionate.
Adult reference weight is 10 to 20 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 17 years.
Breed record origin is United States.
The breed record marks Ragdoll as a fit for a first-time owner.
How much does a Ragdoll weigh?
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 2.2 lb1.8 to 2.8 | 2.4 lb1.9 to 3 |
| 12 weeks | 3.2 lb2.7 to 3.9 | 3.5 lb2.9 to 4.2 |
| 24 weeks | 6.6 lb5.3 to 8.2 | 7.7 lb6.2 to 9.5 |
| 1 year | 9.9 lb7.9 to 12.1 | 12.8 lb9.9 to 15.9 |
| 18 months | 11 lb8.8 to 13.2 | 15 lb11.9 to 18.1 |
| 3 years | 12.1 lb9.9 to 14.3 | 17 lb13.9 to 19.8 |
| 4 years | 12.8 lb10.6 to 15 | 18.1 lb15 to 20.9 |
Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.
Ragdolls mature at 3-4 years. Large males may exceed WALTHAM range.
The curve comes from CFA Ragdoll breed standard + APOP ideal weight ranges.
Food
Weight control. They go floppy and then go fat.
Home
Indoor only. They follow you from room to room.
Company
People cat. Lonely if the house is empty all day.
Coat
Brush weekly. Semi-long coat.
What tends to stress them
- Being alone
- Skipped brushing
Breed risks to mention to a vet
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Bladder stones
A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.
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