Cat Breeds

Scottish Fold Cat: The Honest Guide to the Folded-Ear Breed

The Scottish Fold cat is a sweet, devoted velcro lap cat with an owl-like folded-ear look, but the gene behind those ears causes osteochondrodysplasia in every fold. Here is the honest, vet-grounded guide to the breed and its health.

Carol Bryant

November 11, 2017

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Ragdoll Cat Personality: The Affectionate "Puppy Cat" Explained

Discover the full Ragdoll cat personality: the floppy go-limp trait, dog-like "puppy cat" behaviors, affection and lap-cat nature, vocalization, and how they do with kids, dogs, and other cats.

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Ragdoll Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Ragdolls Live and Stay Healthy

How long do Ragdoll cats live? Most reach 12-17 years, and many indoor cats with good care live 15 or more. A vet-reviewed look at Ragdoll lifespan, the health conditions that shorten it, and proven ways to add years.

Large adult seal-point Ragdoll cat with blue oval eyes and a silky plush coat lying stretched out beside a person's leg to show its substantial body length and size

Ragdoll Cat Size: How Big They Get and the 4-Year Growth Timeline

How big do Ragdoll cats get? Males hit 15-20 lb and females 10-15 lb, maturing slowly over 3-4 years. Get the weight-by-age growth chart, male vs female sizes, and Maine Coon comparison.

A large seal point Ragdoll cat with a pale cream body, dark seal-brown ears, mask, and legs, and vivid blue oval eyes, lying relaxed on a neutral background

Ragdoll Cat Colors: A Visual Guide to Every Point Color and Pattern

A visual guide to every Ragdoll cat color and pattern: the 6 recognized point colors, the 3 white-marking patterns, lynx and tortie modifiers, a rarity ranking, a color chart, and the honest answer on solid black Ragdolls.

Large semi-longhaired seal-point Ragdoll kitten with deep blue oval eyes and a silky plush coat sitting on a soft neutral blanket

Ragdoll Cat Price in 2026: Full Cost Guide ($75 to $5,000+)

What does a Ragdoll cat really cost? Pet-quality kittens run $1,000 to $2,800 from a registered breeder, rare colors cost more, and adoption starts near $75. Here is the full 2026 price guide, plus first-year and monthly costs.

Ragdoll Cat: Personality, Colors, Size, Price and Care

The complete Ragdoll cat breed guide: origin and history, the 3 coat patterns and 6 point colors, size, temperament, health (HCM and PKD), diet, price, and an honest pros-and-cons look at this docile "puppy cat."

Kristine Lacoste

Sep 8, 2018

5 Things to Know About Siamese Cats

Everything you need to know about Siamese cats: the six color points, Traditional vs Modern types, personality, price, lifespan, common health issues, and day-to-day care.

Kristine Lacoste

Jun 14, 2024

A massive brown tabby Maine Coon lying stretched out on a wooden floor, showing its full length next to a ruler for scale, natural light

The Biggest Maine Coon Cat Ever: Records, Giants, and What's Possible

The biggest maine coon cat on record measured 48.5 inches from nose to tail. This guide covers Guinness record holders Stewie and Barivel, viral giant Kefir, realistic size limits by sex, and how to tell if your own Maine Coon is unusually large.

Jun 4, 2026

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Maine Coon Cat Cost: Full Price Guide for 2026

Maine Coon cat cost ranges from $100 at a rescue to $6,500 for a show-quality kitten. This 2026 guide covers purchase tiers, what drives the price, first-year setup, monthly costs, and how to find a reputable breeder.