Ragdoll — cost & care
Docile, affectionate, calm. Large longhair cat.
A Ragdoll costs roughly $24,800 over its lifetime (12–17 years), or about $1,540/year: ~$295 food, ~$410 insurance, ~$550 routine vet, ~$80 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,000–$2,500.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
1.2cups of food / day (~8.8 lb/mo)
1.5cups of water / day
14.5 yraverage lifespan (12–17)
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A Ragdoll eats ~8.8 lb/month. Shop large-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,000–$2,500 |
| Food / year | $295 (1.2 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $410 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $550 |
| Grooming / year | $80 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $200 |
| Total annual | $1,540 |
| Lifetime total | $24,800 |
Breed stats
| Size | Large |
| Avg weight | 15 lb |
| Height | 9–11 in |
| Lifespan | 12–17 yrs |
| Group | Longhair |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 2/5 |
| Affection | 5/5 |
| Vocalness | 2/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 |
| Grooming need | 2/5 |
Common health conditions
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Bladder stones
- Polycystic kidney disease
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Ragdoll cost per year?
About $1,540 a year — roughly $295 food, $410 insurance, $550 vet and $80 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Ragdoll?
Around $24,800 across its 12–17-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Ragdoll eat?
About 1.2 cups of food a day (~8.8 lb per month).
How much water should a Ragdoll drink?
About 1.5 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Ragdoll hypoallergenic?
No — the Ragdoll sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.