{"id":14025,"date":"2026-09-28T07:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healingragdoll.com\/?p=14025"},"modified":"2026-10-07T16:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:23:34","slug":"ragdoll-children-elderly-other-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/ragdoll-children-elderly-other-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Children, Older People, Other Pets: Why the Ragdoll Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Among the questions we receive most often there is one that always comes back: &quot;Does the Ragdoll get along with children? And with our dog?&quot;. It is a serious question. The Ragdoll has a well-earned reputation as a family cat, but no cat, however gentle, is a toy. Living together peacefully has to be built, by both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A character that helps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In our experience the Ragdoll has certain traits that make life easier with different people and animals:<\/h4>\n\n\n<div \t\tclass=\"sc_blogger sc_blogger_default sc_blogger_default_classic sc_item_filters_tabs_none alignright column_gap_no is-style-alignlarge is-style-sizesmall\"><div class=\"sc_blogger_content sc_item_content sc_item_posts_container\"><div data-post-id=\"14025\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_default sc_blogger_item_default_classic sc_blogger_item_odd sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_top sc_blogger_title_tag_h5 post-14025 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-living-together tag-family-life tag-from-our-cattery tag-ragdoll-character\" data-item-number=\"1\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"10:7\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_1310064236\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/ragdoll-children-elderly-other-animals\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content\"><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta_categories\"><span class=\"post_meta_item post_categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/category\/ragdoll-life\/living-together\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Living together<\/a><\/span><\/div><h5 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/ragdoll-children-elderly-other-animals\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Children, Older People, Other Pets: Why the Ragdoll Works<\/a><\/h5><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><div data-post-id=\"14026\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_default sc_blogger_item_default_classic sc_blogger_item_even sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_top sc_blogger_title_tag_h5 post-14026 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-colours-and-patterns tag-breed-and-origins tag-practical-guides\" data-item-number=\"2\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"10:7\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_1130936581\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/ragdoll-colours-and-patterns-explained\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content\"><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta_categories\"><span class=\"post_meta_item post_categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/category\/ragdoll-breed-culture\/colours-and-patterns\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Colours and patterns<\/a><\/span><\/div><h5 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/ragdoll-colours-and-patterns-explained\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Ragdoll Colours and Patterns, Explained<\/a><\/h5><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.sc_blogger -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; <strong>It is gentle.<\/strong> It rarely reacts sharply; it tends to move away rather than defend itself.<br>&#8211; <strong>It tolerates contact well.<\/strong> Many cats let themselves be picked up and relax, hence the name &quot;rag doll&quot;.<br>&#8211; <strong>It seeks company.<\/strong> It loves to be where people are, to follow them, to take part in life at home.<br>&#8211; <strong>It has moderate energy.<\/strong> It plays willingly, but does not need a frantic pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The major cat associations describe it the same way: the CFA stresses its docile, affectionate nature, suited to families. But precisely because it is a cat that trusts and often does not react, it is up to humans to protect it from wrong gestures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Ragdoll and a child can become great friends, and for a child growing up among screens it is a teacher of calm, provided the child learns a few rules. They apply to any cat.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_c0211a-42 .kt-block-spacer{height:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_c0211a-42 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_c0211a-42 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-937_c0211a-42\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ilp-kicker-clearfix is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id937_b52d6c-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id937_b52d6c-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id937_b52d6c-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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1024px){.kadence-column937_b8e8e6-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column937_b8e8e6-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column937_b8e8e6-32 inner-column-1 kadence-column_f9ef60-5b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div \t\tclass=\"sc_blogger sc_blogger_list sc_blogger_list_with_image sc_item_filters_tabs_none column_gap_no\"><div class=\"sc_item_title_wrap sc_align_none\"><h5 class=\"sc_item_title sc_blogger_title sc_item_title_tag\"><span class=\"sc_item_title_line_left\"><\/span><span class=\"sc_item_title_text\">Recent articles<\/span><span class=\"sc_item_title_line_right\"><\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_columns_wrap sc_item_columns sc_item_posts_container trx_addons_columns_wrap columns_padding_bottom columns_in_single_row\"><div class=\"trx_addons_column-1_2\"><div data-post-id=\"14022\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_list sc_blogger_item_list_with_image sc_blogger_item_odd sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_left sc_blogger_title_tag_h6 post-14022 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-aspects-of-evolution tag-ann-baker tag-cat-associations tag-history tag-ragdoll\" data-item-number=\"1\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured trx_addons_inline_1362992171 post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"1:1\" data-item-number=\"1\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_1064358552\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/why-is-it-called-ragdoll-breed-history\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content trx_addons_inline_1851045179\"><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta_categories\"><span class=\"post_meta_item post_categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/category\/aspects-of-evolution\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Aspects of Evolution<\/a><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"I\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/why-is-it-called-ragdoll-breed-history\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span><\/span><\/a><\/h6><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><\/div><div class=\"trx_addons_column-1_2\"><div data-post-id=\"14023\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_list sc_blogger_item_list_with_image sc_blogger_item_even sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_left sc_blogger_title_tag_h6 post-14023 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-selected-products tag-breed-and-origins tag-health-and-care tag-practical-guides\" data-item-number=\"2\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured trx_addons_inline_1317217278 post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"1:1\" data-item-number=\"2\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_1169603187\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/brushes-and-combs-semi-long-coat\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content trx_addons_inline_2024666893\"><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta_categories\"><span class=\"post_meta_item post_categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/category\/selected-products\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tools and Accessories<\/a><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"II\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/brushes-and-combs-semi-long-coat\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span>Brushes and Combs: What You Re&#8230;<\/span><\/a><\/h6><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.sc_blogger --><style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_ilpsp-1 .kt-block-spacer{height:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_ilpsp-1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_ilpsp-1 .kt-block-spacer{height:16px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_ilpsp-1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; <strong>How to pick it up.<\/strong> One hand under the chest, behind the front legs, and the other supporting the hindquarters. Never lift it by the legs, the belly or the scruff. The Ragdoll is a large, heavy cat: it is better for the youngest children to stroke it while seated, letting the cat come to them.<br>&#8211; <strong>Respect the &quot;no&quot;.<\/strong> If the cat moves away, let it go. A thumping tail, ears back, a tense body are signals to recognise.<br>&#8211; <strong>No chasing.<\/strong> The cat must always have an escape route and a quiet place, up high or reserved, where nobody disturbs it.<br>&#8211; <strong>Sleep is sacred.<\/strong> A sleeping cat is not woken up to play.<br>&#8211; <strong>An adult present.<\/strong> With very young children, contact must always be supervised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_511a2a-4b .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_511a2a-4b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_511a2a-4b .kt-block-spacer{height:28px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-937_511a2a-4b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ragdoll&#8217;s gentleness has a downside: since it tends not to protest, a child may not notice they are bothering it. Teaching children to read the cat&#8217;s signals is the greatest gift you can give both of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With older people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calm temperament and the preference for life indoors make the Ragdoll a companion who adapts well to quiet rhythms too. A few practical considerations, however, are useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; It is a <strong>large, heavy<\/strong> cat: picking it up can take strength, and there is no need to do so; you can enjoy its company on the sofa.<br>&#8211; It tends to <strong>follow people<\/strong> and to get underfoot: take care not to trip.<br>&#8211; The <strong>semi-long coat<\/strong> needs regular brushing, which can become a pleasant moment in the routine.<br>&#8211; It is a <strong>long-lived<\/strong> cat: it is worth thinking about who will be able to look after it in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n<div \t\tclass=\"sc_blogger sc_blogger_list sc_blogger_list_with_image sc_item_filters_tabs_none alignleft column_gap_no is-style-alignlarge is-style-sizesmall\"><div class=\"sc_item_title_wrap sc_align_none\"><h5 class=\"sc_item_title sc_blogger_title sc_item_title_tag\"><span class=\"sc_item_title_line_left\"><\/span><span class=\"sc_item_title_text\">Editors\u2019 picks<\/span><span class=\"sc_item_title_line_right\"><\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_content sc_item_content sc_item_posts_container\"><div data-post-id=\"14022\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_list sc_blogger_item_list_with_image sc_blogger_item_odd sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_left sc_blogger_title_tag_h6 post-14022 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-aspects-of-evolution tag-ann-baker tag-cat-associations tag-history tag-ragdoll\" data-item-number=\"1\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured trx_addons_inline_764689294 post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"1:1\" data-item-number=\"1\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_472474133\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/why-is-it-called-ragdoll-breed-history\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content trx_addons_inline_1521012066\"><h6 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"I\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/why-is-it-called-ragdoll-breed-history\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span>Why It\u2019s Called \u201cRagdoll\u201d: The Story of a Recent Breed<\/span><\/a><\/h6><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta\"><span class=\"post_meta_item post_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/why-is-it-called-ragdoll-breed-history\/\">2 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><div data-post-id=\"14023\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_list sc_blogger_item_list_with_image sc_blogger_item_even sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_left sc_blogger_title_tag_h6 post-14023 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-selected-products tag-breed-and-origins tag-health-and-care tag-practical-guides\" data-item-number=\"2\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured trx_addons_inline_1529020982 post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"1:1\" data-item-number=\"2\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_1383621357\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/brushes-and-combs-semi-long-coat\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content trx_addons_inline_1231081659\"><h6 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"II\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/brushes-and-combs-semi-long-coat\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span>Brushes and Combs: What You Really Need for a Semi-Long Coat<\/span><\/a><\/h6><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta\"><span class=\"post_meta_item post_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/brushes-and-combs-semi-long-coat\/\">29 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><div data-post-id=\"14024\" class=\"sc_blogger_item sc_item_container post_container sc_blogger_item_list sc_blogger_item_list_with_image sc_blogger_item_odd sc_blogger_item_align_left post_format_standard sc_blogger_item_with_image sc_blogger_item_image_position_left sc_blogger_title_tag_h6 post-14024 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-aspects-of-evolution tag-breed-and-origins tag-from-our-cattery tag-ragdoll-character\" data-item-number=\"3\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"post_featured with_thumb hover_inherit sc_item_featured sc_blogger_item_featured trx_addons_inline_976955023 post_featured_bg\" data-ratio=\"1:1\" data-item-number=\"3\"><div class=\"featured_bg_wrapper\"><div class=\"featured_bg kicker_inline_146077085\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mask\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/from-wildcat-to-sofa-cats-in-our-homes\/\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icons\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content trx_addons_inline_537684961\"><h6 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"III\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/from-wildcat-to-sofa-cats-in-our-homes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span>From Wildcat to Sofa: How Cats Came Into Our Homes<\/span><\/a><\/h6><div class=\"post_meta sc_blogger_item_meta post_meta\"><span class=\"post_meta_item 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post-14024 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-aspects-of-evolution tag-breed-and-origins tag-from-our-cattery tag-ragdoll-character\" data-item-number=\"3\"\n\t><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_body\"><div class=\"sc_blogger_item_content entry-content\"><h6 class=\"sc_blogger_item_title entry-title\" data-item-number=\"III\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healingragdoll.it\/en\/from-wildcat-to-sofa-cats-in-our-homes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span>From Wildcat to Sofa: How Cats Came Into Our Homes<\/span><\/a><\/h6><\/div><!-- .entry-content --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item_body --><\/div><!-- .sc_blogger_item --><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.sc_blogger -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ragdoll generally accepts the presence of other animals well, but the introduction must be gradual. Here is a path that, in our experience, works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>Separate rooms.<\/strong> In the first few days the newcomer has a space of its own, with food, water, litter tray and hiding places.<br>2. <strong>Scents first.<\/strong> Blankets or toys are swapped between the two animals, so they get to know each other through the nose.<br>3. <strong>First protected meetings.<\/strong> Through a half-open door or a baby gate, short and calm.<br>4. <strong>With the dog, the lead.<\/strong> The dog is kept on a lead for the first meetings, and rewarded when it stays calm. The cat must always be able to climb up high or move away.<br>5. <strong>Patience.<\/strong> Some animals accept each other in a few days, others in weeks. Nothing is forced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ilp-lead wp-block-paragraph\">One point not to underestimate: the Ragdoll&#8217;s gentleness can make it the &quot;weakest&quot; in a household with pushy animals. Make sure it always has spaces of its own, its own resources and moments of peace. If living together causes persistent stress, it is wise to ask the veterinarian or a feline behaviour expert for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first days at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In every family, a Ragdoll&#8217;s first days in a new home deserve calm. A quiet room, few visitors, regular routines and time to explore at its own pace. Even the most sociable cat needs to find its bearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every cat is an individual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything we have written describes tendencies, not promises. The character of each Ragdoll also depends on its history, on the socialisation it received as a kitten and on the environment it lives in. Getting to know the individual cat, with its soul, observing and respecting it, remains the most important rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To continue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ilp-lead wp-block-paragraph\">If you are thinking about how a Ragdoll might fit into your family, our guide <a href=\"\/en\/living-with-a-ragdoll\/\">Living with a Ragdoll<\/a> is the right place to start. And for any question, write to us to get to know the breed better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading ilp-fonti\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ilp-fonti wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; CFA, Ragdoll breed profile \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/cfa.org\/breed\/ragdoll\/\">cfa.org<\/a><br>&#8211; GCCF, Ragdoll breed profile \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gccfcats.org\/getting-a-cat\/choosing\/cat-breeds\/ragdoll\/\">gccfcats.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_a79200-2a .kt-block-spacer{height:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_a79200-2a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_a79200-2a .kt-block-spacer{height:6px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-937_a79200-2a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_2489de-93 .kt-block-spacer{height:12px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_2489de-93 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_2489de-93 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-937_2489de-93 kvs-sm-false\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photo: iStock.com\/Stefanie Margareta photography<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_5be2ab-9c .kt-block-spacer{height:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_5be2ab-9c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_5be2ab-9c .kt-block-spacer{height:6px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-937_5be2ab-9c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_4ebf8d-1a .kt-block-spacer{height:39px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_4ebf8d-1a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-937_4ebf8d-1a .kt-block-spacer{height:28px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-937_4ebf8d-1a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gentle and tolerant of contact, the Ragdoll fits well into very different families. 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