How much does a Ragdoll cat cost? Market price analysis

The Ragdoll is also known as the Brador cat, rag doll cat, doll cat, etc. Although the Ragdoll is the largest in size and weight among all cats, it is a thoroughly gentle giant, very friendly to humans, and can generously tolerate even children's rough play, which is why Ragdolls are favored by many families. Let's take a look below at how much a Ragdoll cat costs!

How much does a Ragdoll cat cost?

Region Purebred Regular Male/Female Price difference Shanghai 8000-10000 yuan 2000-5000 300 yuan Beijing 10000-20000 yuan 2000-5000 300 yuan Shenzhen 12000-20000 yuan 3000-6000 200-300 yuan

Note: The price of a show-quality Ragdoll is about 15000-20000 yuan. A legitimate cattery will not sell an unneutered cat to an individual, that is, a breeding-quality cat; if they do sell one, they are absolutely not legitimate. The price of a Ragdoll is not based on coat color but on overall quality, so you must understand this clearly before buying, otherwise you can easily be cheated.

Tips for choosing a Ragdoll cat

1. Tail: length in direct proportion to the body. Slightly thick at the base, gradually tapering toward the tip, and covered with abundant long fluffy hair.

2. Head: medium in size, slightly wide, slightly wedge-shaped, with rounded lines, the bone between the two ears is flat, the forehead is slightly rounded, the length is appropriate, the muzzle is full, and the nose has a slight dip.

3. Ears: medium in size, wide at the base, widely spaced, tilted slightly forward, with a shape between the ears.

4. Body: large, slightly long, with a sturdy build, a broad and full chest and a heavy and robust hindquarters, with medium-sized bones.

5. Legs and paws: legs of moderate length, medium-sized bones, the hind legs slightly longer than the front legs, paws large and round and loose, with tufts of hair between the toes.

How should a Ragdoll cat be raised well?

1. Daily grooming is essential: although Ragdolls do not require much effort to care for, this does not mean you can just leave the cat alone. Ragdolls are long-haired cats, so daily grooming of the coat is essential. During grooming, the owner can not only check whether the cat has external parasites, wounds, etc., but also stimulate the cat's blood circulation, which helps the cat maintain the health of its coat and even its body. In addition, grooming a Ragdoll's coat can also effectively reduce the amount of cat hair flying around the house.

2. Clean the litter box daily: actually, no matter what kind of cat it is, they are all very afraid of the litter box not being cleaned in time. If the owner cannot clean the litter box in time, then the cat may protest by not pooping in the litter box.

3. Prepare a scratching post for them: the Ragdoll's good temper will not stop their natural instinct to sharpen their claws. If you trust the Ragdoll's gentle nature too much, then one day when you return home you will find that the sofa or furniture in your home has been scratched to pieces. All cats need to sharpen their claws, so the owner should buy a scratching post, etc., before bringing the cat home. With such a claw-sharpening tool, the cat will not turn its attention to the furniture.

4. Ragdolls must never be kept outdoors: Ragdolls are only suited to living indoors. If you put them outdoors, they will easily be harmed by other animals. Although the outside world is exciting, it is also full of dangers, and parasites and other things will harm the Ragdoll's health.

5. Interact with the cat more: Ragdolls are relatively clingy cats and like to interact with their owners. As long as you have time, then spend as much time with them as possible, otherwise they may become depressed from long-term lack of attention from their owner.