13 Reason Why You SHOULD NOT Own A Ragdoll Cat 

There may be 13 reasons to not get a ragdoll, yet there are thousands of reasons to get a ragdoll! ❤

I had a Male ragdoll cat for 18years he was worth every minute I spent with him i wouldn't have given it up for the world my best bud❤

I thought this was supposed to be reasons to NOT get a ragdoll. Now I want one! Or two. Or 50! 😂

NONE of those are reasons to not own a wonderful Ragdoll cat…

Purebreed ragdoll cats always has blue eyes. If they have any other colour its a mix.

This information is totally wrong. I had company for 3 weeks who were highly allergic to cats and NEVER had a problem with allergies. I own 2 rag dolls and I can’t imagine my life without them.

I got a Ragdoll kitten several years ago. She is the perfect pet! She's very sweet and loving. I don't let her go outside unless she's on a leash. She doesn't seem to shed much at all. She always stays near me. For some reason she sleeps under my bed on the floor even though she's welcome to sleep on the bed. She has a sweet, soft purr that is so relaxing. I'm retired now so she sticks pretty close to me when I'm at home. I think she's the perfect pet and very low maintenace..

Got two, willow and coco, both boys now 1 yr old. never much of a cat lover, but with these two they always bring a smile and some a tear. Taken me over, love them !

I have a rag doll and all these reasons not to have one are crap! She is beautiful

I had a male neutered Ragdoll which was an indoor outdoor cat for twenty years. He was a great cat and a good pet. He would wake me up for school (even on weekends unfortunately). The biggest problem I had was crazy cat ladies who would try and steal him or kidnap him once or twice a year. The first wasn't bad with shedding, but i have two Ragdolls now that are. I control that by getting them groomed a couple times a year. My first cat only saw a vet a few times in his whole life. The two I have now go in once a year, but only because their flea medicine requires a prescription. The first cat only ate cheap cat food like Purina or meow mix because that was all I remember them having back in the 70's. Now I feed them TikiCat to meet their protein needs. I fully expect these cats to live 20 years also. They are a long term commitment. They follow me room to room and never leave my side (especially when I'm in the kitchen). They will follow me to the bathroom every time I go and also and get frustrated with closed doors.

My ragdoll cat, and I, have been my best friends for 10 years and counting...!!! 🎉😻🥰🎉

Previous to getting my Ragdoll, I had Siamese. I still have my "Queen" Siamese at 18 years old. When I got my Ragdoll as a kitten, I instantly fell in love. I can't imagine my life without one. Yes, both of my darlings are indoor cats. Oh, and my Ragdoll has blue eyes. I know of no other Ragdolls with any other eye color. My Ragdoll "Bella" always wants to know where I am. Yes, at all times. Any kitty litter clean ups is well worth it. Would I do it again......my answer....YES...again and again and again. ......Russell D.

#4 is a bit of a lie. Blue eyes are the breed standard. However if the Ragdoll is not a pure bred or a mix of breeds it may not have blue eyes. There is a difference between a Ragdoll and a Ragamuffin. Ragamuffins come in a wider array of colors then a Radgoll and can differ from the blue eyes of Ragdolls. Ragdolls are the bases for the Ragamuffin breed and thus it is easy to confuse the two. A Pure Bred Ragdoll, following breed standard, will always have blue eyes.

I love Ragdolls so I recommend it very much, they are so patient and kind and also cuddling.

Lol this video is literally just "dont get a ragdoll cat because they're so lovable and cuddly"

All cats are good but some are aggressive but we still love all of them.

I could never let my cats live outside. I can’t imagine not knowing where they were.

My three (now my 6th ragdoll babies) are totally awesome and constantly crave my attention. I’m lucky to be home every day. More love you cannot find xxx

I have three. Good point to these guys are they never scratch up furniture. One lives outside and he loves it.

If you want a ragdoll make sure you have the time for it because they love being around humans all the time. Trust me because I have one and he loves being around me all times it’s like a little child following you around. They’re well worth it. I brush my boy everyday which he enjoys. It’s the best thing we ever got. We LOVE our boy. His name is COCO by the way. 💙🧿❤️

I was sad because my Ragamuffin was not very cuddly after he turned 1 year old. I realised he will always be in the same room as I. I feel both of us feel comfortable when we are close, even if we don't cuddle at this time. Maybe in the future he will cuddle again. Right now it is my duty to provide him a safe and stimulating place to grow up.

No domestic cat is an outdoor cat.

We had our male neutered Milo for 19 years. He was the sweetest boy ever and I would have another in a heartbeat if one happened my way. I will never buy a cat. Too many in shelters. We got Milo through a friend at work that was highly allergic. If you have a chance to get a Ragdoll, don’t hesitate. We lost him in 2016 and still miss him so much 💙

2 is a reason to adopt one. No cat should be outside, shedding no problem, 6 not a problem

I have 2 from the same litter. Everything you said is true 👍 I got mine when they were kittens. They are now 4 years old. Pablo and lulu 😊❤ I purchased them for company as i could no longer work due to having health issues after having cancer. I love them 2 with all my heart, i could not imagine life without them. They are with me 24/7. They are my world. ❤❤ I have no regrets. You definitely cannot have 1 ragdoll if its left alone all day. They have way to much love to give ❤x❤x❤x

Doesn't most of these reasons seem to "fit" taking in the responsibilities of most kitties???❤❤

Best cats ever. You have no idea unless you have one.

My daughter has a ragdoll she is the sweetest puss so gentle and sweet absolutely adorable she loves at least5 brushes a day

I have a Ragamuffin and he is the best kitty ever. Having ADAD and recovering from an extended hospital stay I have implemented a great routine for my kitty and myself. Every morning after I make coffee I walk my kitty using a harness around a low traffic neighbourhood. When we come home, I brush our teeth and his fur. After every time he uses the potty, I scoop it up. It is all about a great routine and mutual respect and healthy boundaries. He is my partner not my pet... my wife gets a bit jealous but she is glad I'm happy.

Most of those issues aren't really specific to ragdoll cats. Cuddle and dependency rlly depend on your cat's personnality even though they're ragdolls, for instance mine doesn't really like hugs. Ragdoll cats are the best cats you can get, and instead of seeing what is displayed as "issues", I see them as regular responsibilities any cat owner has to accept and respect. Health problems are specific to cats that come from a specific breed, not specifically ragdoll cats. They're really helpful and especially during the hard times, but do not forget that they are still cats and even though they don't like staying alone they sometimes will want you not to disturb them for an hour or so. A cat is still an independant animal although the ragdoll demands more attention, anyways do not let that video discourage you to get one ! The love and affection they give you is totally worth it.

I love my ragdoll. I can't wait to get another one. He is an indoor cat. Except on our walks in his bubble backpack.

I call BS on your video title. I have a Ragdoll cat and love him. I don't have any issues with him. Don't be a Ragdoll hater. No point in watch the video because the title says it all. If you don't like Ragdolls that's fine, but don’t ruin it for everyone else

The only reason I can think of for not having a ragdoll is if you're a miserable person (and want to stay that way). Ragdolls are the funniest creatures on Earth and they will make you smile every second.

hey Can someone tell me what type of cat we have? ok hes orange he has bullseye on the middle of torso and a boy very social but attacks when i run or out of food so can someone tell me?

Since two months I have two ragdolls. But they should be called rather "rug-dolls" as they often lie on their back and I have to scratch them.

I have 2 ragdoll cats that are now 4 years old. They are indoor cats in a large house and they got a big tree to climb inside. They are the best to wver have happend me

If l could afford it l would definitely get one of these babies. I have two extremely mellow cats. I assume there are sanctuaries that take these cats if their owner (for any reason can no longer keep them). They would be re-homed at a much lower cost. That could be an option for the monetarily challenged.

I think Ragdoll is the match to me.

Someone asked me why I never go out of town, since I “only have a cat.” I can’t even leave the room without Wolfie following and asking questions. The one time I left town for a few days, in the 8 years I’ve had her, I paid someone she knows to be with her.

I rescued one ,someone dumped in my area .

Humans are merely “cat staff”. There’s no ownership…I retract that. They own humans.

My 2 ragdolls don't shed much at all (and 1 before that also not) and don't get tangled hairs/knots as well, only sometimes, like once in 3 months. I don't brush them by a basic schedule like they write on the internet, where they say once a week or more. I don't brush them until they start to get little knots and unless they're shedding extremely (few times a year) because of changing weather and shedding their coat to wintercoat or summercoat etc. In contradiction to what they write on the internet I've noticed if I brush them once a week (or more) they shed more too, don't know why but that's what happens to all my cats. The quality of the fur also goes hand in hand with the cat it's health and what kind of (quality) food they get. I give them Hills K/D kidney care since my last Ragdoll and also a Sacred Birman both died of kidney failure. My parents in law always had non breed cats and they give supermarket food and all shed much more than my Ragdolls. If your Ragdoll don't need a lot of brushing I will still recommend doing it the first few weeks/months when you get a kitten, just to make it comfortable and not afaid of a brush.

All I heard was normal pet owner problems and responsibilities .

I love my rad doll cat.♥️🤙😇BJ is awesome. He is very loving.My cat has only been indoor.GET ONE.

I have a ragdoll and she loves to go outside and sleep outside in the sun

All Ragdolls have blue eyes. If it doesn't, it's not a pure Ragdoll. That is a defining breed standard.

This person is going to wake up to an army of Ragdolls at their door one morning. "Heard you were talking smack, buddy. Hey. HEY! WAAAAARRIORS! COME OUT TO PLAAAA-E-AY!"

i'm stuck at home and can only go out in a wheelchair due to health problems. i have no allergies, never had any. i have a lot of free time and love to hug fluffy things. i alrady have a cat, but when he pass away and i still have some years left, i'm getting a ragdoll.

All purebred ragdolls will have blue eyes. The shade may differ but they are always blue.

Best choice you'll ever make Ragdoll cats are the best

I miss my ragdoll girl. She was perfect.

My black rag doll is simply adorable 😂

My rag doll is dooo mellow and well behaved- and does not like outdoors! The fur does itch my nose and he’s not really sociable ( a scary cat🙀) but probably best cat overall!!

I live in the mountains and my ragdoll loves to play outside and chase away the bears

You need to change the title because these are reasons I will buy it.

Here are 14 reasons that the information here is wrong, and you should not listen to these people, especially if you own a cat and you have a cat you should know that this guy is not saying anything true 1. My friends cousin owned a ragdoll and it did not shed a lot plus don’t all cats shed fur I’m pretty sure everything does that not just cats. 2. you can still get lots of things done while you’re cuddling them 3. You can just look after your ragdoll Plus That happens other cats 4. It doesn’t even matter about the cats eye color nothings going to happen all because you’re ragdoll has blue eyes doesn’t mean anything 5. As long as you care for both your dog and ragdoll they will both be happy and why would you get a ragdoll cat if you don’t want a cat that behaves like a dog 6. there are other cats that also don’t want to be left alone not just rag dolls. 7.cats need regular grooming Persian cats are the type of cats that you need to groom every single day 8. an Asherah cat cost way more money than a ragdoll. There are other cats that cost more than a ragdoll a rag dolls, real price is $50 to $200 9. There are more cats other than rag dolls that also want your attention. Actually every single cat wants attention at least most of the time even birds need the same amount of attention not just cats 10. it’s not too hard to look for someone to take care of your cats not just rag dolls. You can ask a family member to look after them told him the amount of food they need every day and what to do with them 11. Oh cats take a lot of your time so it’s best to set up a schedule on when you’re going to feed them when you’re going to play with them and whatever you do with a cat plush doesn’t that happen with every single cat? 12. There are other cats that are as hopeless as rag dolls kind of like orange cats, white cats, black cats, and a whole bunch of other cats as well as calico cats, you can just look after them while you’re doing something you can set up a camera to watch after them you can give them a tracker on their collar, so you know where they are 13. There are other cats that are also beautiful as kittens There’s no reason for your life to change while owning any type of cat sure it will change a little bit because you own a cat but otherwise it would be the same and if you live alone, a cat is a great companion 14. lots of cats have health problems, especially kittens, because kittens are pretty weak especially if they’re newborn of course as they grow, they will become stronger. It’s a better idea to listen to someone that actually knows about cats. I’m a cat expert so I know a lot about cats.

The problem is the cat is going to get used to going outside and they might be more prone to run out the door Then there is the issue of fleas If you have a indoor cat you won’t have to use flea meds every month My vet recommends indoor only

We got our Ragdoll already 2 years of age, it had been abandoned and was living in a barn with the horses. 90% of what you said is very wrong. Our ragdoll keeps all the other cats off the property and is very untrusting of people that he does not see more than a couple of times. He has a door to go in and go as he wishes and sometimes comes in at night to sleep with us but other times not at all. He is in my lap when we are driving on long trips and loves the car, he walks on a leash. he hunts and kills birds, mice, and small rabits to eat, not to show us he loves us. The only way he was to be the way you stated would be if we never gave him a chance to see what he could do. You lock them up like a prison inmate and then that is all they know. They are much much smarter then you claim.

Their fur can trigger asthma, fur will get everywhere no matter how much you clean I can guarantee you’ll find the odd cat hair in your food at some point either was stuck to your clothing and drifted off or bits of fur floating in the air. Next if you don’t regularly empty and sanitise the litter tray it will stink the house out. Also certain cat food pouches will stink the house out. Over feeding them because they’re cute little fur balls will make them over weight being and being indoor cats less active they end up developing joint and kidney issues. Enjoy your ragdoll.

I had 10 cats who shed lot of fur. So nothing wrong in keeping 2 ragdoll. Never had any prob with fur. I asked my ENT DOCTOR for opinion too. He said it's ok

Any mix or nice indoor cat can Keep your ragdoll company. It doesn’t have to be same breed. We have 1 ragdoll & another type cat

Does anyone know if Ragdolls can be flame-points? I adopted a kitten 3 months ago, she has red ears, face and tail with light gold fur elsewhere and blue eyes, I didn’t get her from a breeder so I’ve sent off her DNA. I think she’s either a Ragdoll, Birman, Siberian or Balinese.

Couldn't afford a purebred, so I had an "almost" purebred foisted off on me. Vicious, felonious shedding, check. Glamor and regal bearing, check. Blue eyes, check. Really smart and eager to please, check. Training garners ridiculous pet tricks, check. However, does not show affection or snuggling and has never allowed himself to be picked up. Won't even head butt. Did I mention the shedding? Good thing he's so cute, I must say.

These reasons make me wanna have those fluffy cats 🐱 and cuddle them

funny thing about the first point, my mom is allergic to cat but don't have any reactions to long haired cats.

Um…I respectfully disagree with the number one reason not to buy a Ragdoll because…. You will likely buy another one and another and another…..😂💕 I bought one fell in love so I bought another one then fell more in love, so I bought another one. I have six ragdoll cats now and I love every single one of them but I’m not buying any more because 6 is a lot. I live in a large three bedroom house so they have their own bedroom aka catroom. They also have a catio on my deck. They all get along very well. They are as sweet as they can be.❤ I cook for my cats and I also prepare raw food for them so they are very healthy. It’s more affordable for me to make them their own food. It really has saved on vet bills too because it’s healthier than canned or dried processed food. I haven’t had any major illnesses at all or health problems with my cats. Even the older ones are very active and healthy and playful. I comb them every single day. It’s a little bit of work with six cats but it’s better than having to sweep and mop fur all over my entire house. Plus they actually like being combed. The last thing that I will say about the Ragdoll breed is they are very highly trainable, unlike any other type of cat I’ve ever had.

#2 is a fact. I have one and she is demanding of the attention. #3 is right too, they are pretty small brain. Also I ended up with the runt of the litter, so mine is 6 years old and small, but almost all of this list is on the money. She even trained a tabby to act like her.

these problems are valid for any cat

and? its too cute!

This should be titled, things to know before you get a ragdole

Alternative title: Why you should buy a rag doll cat

If a Ragdoll does not have blue eyes - they are NOT PUREBREED!!! BTW, I breed them, so speak with authority!

I’ve never seen a ragdoll without blue eyes. It’s not a purebred ragdoll if it doesn’t have blue eyes.

Our Randolph is just fine thank you. And sheds very little

I have a Ragdoll Cat (male) called Toffee and he is very cute. This video is quite right. My dog (Golden Retriever) does feel unwanted. I've started gettin' him in. I've also got another cat (Egyptian Mau) called Kit. My Golden Retriever (Goldie) still loves me and will never stop. I love him as well. Toffee is right next to me! He's a messy one and poos everywhere! He smells as well but I don't mind. I care about Toffee and I care about Goldie and I care about Kit. I look after them all. Toffee is only 6 months old. Goldie is 2 years old. Kit is 1 year old. I am looking forward to have babies from these cats! Kit's a female; I can tell you that!

So their fairmons relax me for some reason ill start cuddling and then wake up 5 hrs later mine has beautiful green eyes like keylime pie she hates when i call them those. She walks and pottys on leash

I thought rag dolls were fabric dolls?

Too late , I have one . He's a good boy . 😊❤🎉

My ragdoll absolutely does not like cuddling with me, sometimes he'll sit next to me for a whopping 7 minutes but not once ever has he even considered sitting on my lap

And you know who else has blue eyes Larry Collins

I have 3 and i love them

My rag doll is a great savvy outdoor indoor cat/that attacks the neighborhood dogs/attacked me and ran away when I tried to adopt another cat/she gets more and more friendly and mellow with age but dos not like large trucks strange men or riding in the car/she is a very good huntress/garden keeper vole catcher cat/she used to shed more when I first got her/she is very territorial and smacks the neighbors dog if tries to trespass/very independent /good communicator/well behaved cat/has a lap cat moment now and again (once a day or every other day?)though her lap cat moments are getting more often with age/she has the softest fur and blue eyes that have a black line around them making them look like she's wearing eyeliner/all my friends call her the most beautiful cat in the world/LOL/my fave kinda cat!

Adoro esta raça de gato,é a raça mais,"docinha" ,calmo esta boneca de trapos,,gostava muito de ter outro ,mas são muito caros se podesse ,sem excitação! Maravilha🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Just the cat I need!

I'm not allergic to hair but I'm allergic to dusting and brooming , so adorable though Ragdolls may be, I think I'll stick with my half-blood siamese foundling !

Well some good points but I found this vid almost useless, as most of the points made here, are applicable to most cat breeds! Cats are adorable supreme beings and having one or two or more brings joy and happiness to any owner who will above all, be sensitive, respectful of this splendid and magic creature named cat. That is for sure!

Who cares what the reasons why not are, every cat should have a home.

I want a ragdoll cat.

Best cats ever

Why Larry Collins had one

I will buy

I want one just the sickness❤😢😮

Ahhh my ragdoll would come home with snakes all the time, we'd try to make sure he was safe but he'd take them down with no hassle. He use to beat up the dogs if they got too fresh with him & even chased the random dogs that we didn't own... pretty sure his defences were pretty god damn good, same with all of my family's ragdolls they've owned...so I'm confused? & how is a cuddle cat a reason to not own one? Pretty dumb if you ask me, don't really need to hear the 7 other reasons considering the 1st three

i am allergic to cats an the very first result is that ragdolls are allergic friendly since they do NOT shed a lot of fur. they miss the undercoat which usually is the problem for peoplle like me. not going to watch the vid any further with those false information at the very start

my cat has gold eyes

Getting their fur on your eye sucks lol

All ragdoll cats are NOT bad because there is a brother and sister cat and they are the SWEETEST and their names are Eevee and Yoshi They are the sweetest balls of fur

no cats are hypoallergenic in my opinion. I'm more allergic to my bengal than I am my ragdoll because he's got dry skin and his dander gets everywhere.

0:28 rag dolls don’t shed

This should read 13 reasons not own a cat and not a rag doll cat.