Ragdoll cats are a hardy and resilient breed, but they are susceptible to a few health conditions such as:

Obesity – This breed is prone to becoming overweight and it is important to engage your pet in lots of active play to prevent this.

Urinary Tract Issues – This is the most common breed-related disease to look out for as an owner. Symptoms include blood in the urine or pain when urinating.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – This is a common heart condition that can be detected with tests. This is becoming less common as breeders use these tests to stop cats with this gene from breeding.

Ragdoll cats have a silky and plush coat with a medium undercoat that comes in twelve colours. The good news is that this breed has a non-matting coat and therefore minimal grooming will do. To keep your cat’s coat in the best condition you will need to partake in weekly brushing. This is a high shedding breed, so your home will be a magnet for cat fur all year round.

So, are Ragdoll cats indoor or outdoor cats? While this breed enjoys the outdoors, you may want to supervise your cat’s outings or let them explore a secure escape proof garden as they are a highly sought-after breed that is affectionate to strangers and as a result are often stolen. They are also oblivious to other threats from fellow wildlife. The great outdoors can be a dangerous and threatening place for a Ragdoll cat so you may prefer to explore the outdoors with your cat by providing lead walks.

The starting price for a Ragdoll cat is around £900 to £1000 but if you want to purchase a show quality cat, you can expect the price to skyrocket to around £2000.

Ragdoll cats have a long lifespan and can live up to 20 years, (some can even surpass this) which is perfect if you are looking for a long-term house companion.

Ragdoll cats are classed as medium to large cats and fully grown males can grow up to 9kg. Females are smaller and weigh slightly less. This breed is slow to reach full maturity and won’t reach full size until they are around three years old.

While a healthy and hardy breed, Ragdoll cats are prone to a few common health issues, so pet insurance can help to make sure you’re covered for those unexpected vet bills. You can find out more about your cover options with Asda Money Cat Insurance here.