Ragdolls are the kind of playful, cuddly family cat that most people dream of when they think of the ideal pet cat. Known as the 'dogs' of the cat world, most ragdolls are very cuddly, communicative, enjoy being around people (even newcomers) and even love a good belly rub! Ragdolls are a chatty, outgoing breed with a great temperament. They are docile, placid, and affectionate, and are great for people with young children. It's also very common for these gregarious cats to make friends with other species, such as dogs.

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They are very intelligent cats, and can easily be taught tricks, as well as trained to walk on a lead. As they like being near their people, ragdolls are real homebodies, and don't tend to wander as much as some other breeds. They form deep, lasting bonds with their owners and other house pets.

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Ragdolls now come in a myriad of colours and markings, but there are some particular physical characteristics that set this breed apart from the rest. Ragdolls are a blue-eyed, pointed, semi-longhaired cat. The breed now includes self-coloured, mink, and sepia Ragdolls which are identical to the pointed Ragdoll in all but body and eye colour. The Ragdoll is large, heavy-boned, alert, affectionate, and intelligent; giving the impression of graceful flowing movement. Females are appreciably smaller overall than males. Full weight and size is not expected until about 4 years of age.