RAGDOLL GUIDE
Meet the Ragdoll
Beyond beautiful blue eyes, a gentle companion at heart.
Known for their gentle temperament and affectionate nature, Ragdolls are often described as cats with a dog-like personality. Beyond their beautiful blue eyes, each Ragdoll has its own unique charm through different colours, patterns and personalities.
Discover the beauty, personality and colours of Ragdoll cats.
WHAT MAKES A RAGDOLL
What Makes a Ragdoll Special
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Gentle Temperament
One of the Ragdoll's defining traits is a steady, people-oriented temperament. Many enjoy following their families and spending time in gentle interaction.
Beautiful Blue Eyes
Ragdolls typically have blue eyes in varying shades, paired with their colourpoint pattern for a signature look.
Silky Semi-long Coat
Ragdolls have a soft semi-long coat with a silky texture. Regular grooming helps maintain its beautiful condition.
Large Size
Ragdolls are among the larger cat breeds, developing into an elegant, substantial adult build.
Slow Development
A Ragdoll's colour and body develop gradually. Kittens often appear lighter at first, with points deepening as they mature.
Affectionate
Ragdolls thrive on companionship and often seek out their people — well suited to families who value closeness.
Gentle Temperament
One of the Ragdoll's defining traits is a steady, people-oriented temperament. Many enjoy following their families and spending time in gentle interaction.
Affectionate
Ragdolls thrive on companionship and often seek out their people — well suited to families who value closeness.
Slow Development
A Ragdoll's colour and body develop gradually. Kittens often appear lighter at first, with points deepening as they mature.
RAGDOLL
Beautiful Blue Eyes
Ragdolls typically have blue eyes in varying shades, paired with their colourpoint pattern for a signature look.
Silky Semi-long Coat
Ragdolls have a soft semi-long coat with a silky texture. Regular grooming helps maintain its beautiful condition.
Large Size
Ragdolls are among the larger cat breeds, developing into an elegant, substantial adult build.
COLOUR GUIDE
Ragdoll Colour Guide
Ragdoll colours are rich and nuanced. Understanding the base palette helps you appreciate each kitten's individual appearance.
UNDERSTANDING NAMES
Colour vs Pattern
Base Colour
Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Flame, Cream — these describe the base point colour.
Pattern
Colourpoint, Mitted, Bicolor, Lynx, Tortie — these describe how the pattern is distributed.
A Ragdoll's colour name usually combines: Base colour + Pattern Example: Seal Bicolor Seal = base colour Bicolor = pattern
BASE COLOURS
Base Colours
Seal
Seal
One of the most classic Ragdoll colours. Deep warm brown points typically appear on the ears, face, tail and legs.
Blue
Blue
Blue is not vivid blue, but a soft grey-blue tone — gentle and elegant overall.
Chocolate
Chocolate
Softer than seal, with warm creamy chocolate tones — a less common traditional colour.
Lilac
Lilac
A very soft pale grey-pink tone — subtle and best appreciated in good light.
Flame
Flame / Red
A warm orange-toned colour — bright and lively, increasingly popular with many families.
Cream
Cream
Softer than flame, with a delicate cream tone — warm and sweet in appearance.
PATTERNS
Pattern Types
Colourpoint
Colourpoint
Darker colour on the face, ears, legs and tail, with a lighter body.
Mitted
Mitted
Colourpoints with white on the front and back paws, like little mittens.
Bicolor
Bicolor
An inverted V of white on the face, with more visible white across the body.
Lynx
Lynx
Tabby striping layered over the base colour, adding depth to the face.
Tortie
Tortie
A blend of two colours creating a distinctive mottled effect.
COMBINATIONS
Common Colour Combinations
When base colour meets pattern, you get the names we use every day.
Seal Bicolor
Seal Bicolor
Blue Bicolor
Blue Bicolor
Seal Lynx Bicolor
Seal Lynx Bicolor
Blue Lynx Bicolor
Blue Lynx Bicolor
Flame Bicolor
Flame Bicolor
Cream Bicolor
Cream Bicolor
Tortie Bicolor
Tortie Bicolor
COMMON QUESTIONS
Why Colours Can Look Different
Ragdoll kittens are usually born lighter, with points deepening as they grow. Lighting, camera settings and seasonal coat changes can also affect how colour appears in photos.
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