Ragdoll Cat: Colours, Personality and Ragdoll Cat Price in Nigeria
What a Ragdoll cat is, the real Ragdoll colours and patterns, whether black and grey Ragdolls exist, how they cope with Nigerian heat, and what affects the price.
A Ragdoll is a large, gentle, blue-eyed cat with a semi-long coat and darker colour on its face, ears, legs and tail. The name comes from its habit of going limp and relaxed when picked up. Ragdolls are among the most affectionate cat breeds, and one of the most searched in Nigeria.
Ragdoll personality
- Calm, gentle and people-focused. Many follow their owners from room to room.
- Usually good with children and other pets.
- Not big climbers or hunters compared with breeds like the Bengal.
- Slow to mature: a Ragdoll keeps growing until about 3 to 4 years old.
Ragdoll cat colours
Every purebred Ragdoll is "pointed": a lighter body with darker points, and always blue eyes. The point colours are:
- **Seal:** dark brown points (the most common)
- **Blue:** grey-blue points (what people usually mean by a "grey Ragdoll")
- **Chocolate:** milk-chocolate points
- **Lilac:** pale pinkish-grey points
- **Red and cream:** orange or cream points
They come in three patterns: **colourpoint** (no white), **mitted** (white paws and chin) and **bicolour** (an upside-down white V on the face). Lynx (tabby) and tortie versions also exist.
Is there a black Ragdoll cat?
No. A purebred Ragdoll always has pointed colouring and blue eyes. A solid black cat sold as a "Ragdoll" is not a pedigree Ragdoll, however fluffy it is. Ask to see the parents and their papers.
Ragdolls in Nigerian heat
Ragdolls have a semi-long coat with little undercoat, so they mat less than Persians, but they still feel the heat. Keep them indoors, give them a cool room and fresh water, and brush them a few times a week. Read keeping your cat comfortable through Nigeria's heat and harmattan.
Ragdoll cat price in Nigeria
Ragdoll prices in Nigeria depend on the pattern and colour, the parents' pedigree, age, and whether the kitten was imported. Our prices change with each litter, so check our available pets for current Ragdolls and prices, or message us to be told when a kitten is available.
Ragdoll cat for sale: what to check
- Blue eyes and pointed colouring
- Healthy weight, clean eyes, ears and coat
- Vaccinations and deworming records
- A seller who lets you see the kitten and its mother
At Clawfrican, every cat comes with a veterinary health certificate. See our checklist for buying a foreign kitten in Nigeria.