Ragdolls -- Care & Grooming

I'm not sure if this is the right section for this, but...

I'm wondering, in terms of care & grooming, how much more is it for a Ragdoll than, say, a DSH? Do they shed A LOT and for those of you with Ragdolls, do you find their fur *everywhere*? I know all cats shed a lot, but I don't really notice it with Tofu, whereas I've seen people on message boards complain they're even breathing fur up their nose while sleeping. That's something I don't want.

Also, because they have medium-length fur, how often do you find poop stuck to their back/fur?

I'm considering one in my near future.

TIA!

Most Ragdolls only require minimal grooming. Run a comb through a couple of times a month. Some Ragdoll lines tend to mat but most do not. We only have 1 that mats so he needs more frequent combing.

Ragdolls do shed like any other cat although some lines tend to shed less. The nice thing is they tend to shed in clumps that is easily vaccumed up. Unlike shorthairs where their hair can become embedded and difficult to get up.

We don't have much problems with poopy butt. Our pets get a hygenic cut back there.

I have what I believe is a ragdoll mix (former stray, so I don't know his history) - the fur is the exact same. Inside it will not mat... outside it might as well have been velcro.
I prefer to comb him at least once, if not twice a week. His fur looks so much nicer for being combed. Besides, if you get your kitty used to it grooming sessions will be enjoyable.

He sheds less than my DSHs, and as said the fur isn't as difficult to clean up as a DSH's can be since it's not the rougher guard hair type fur. Most fur lost is done through play with another one of my cats.


And no, all cats do not shed a lot. Some are worse than others but a good diet and grooming schedule does wonders. Those that complain probably haven't done enough to correct the problem.
The only time I've honestly gotten fur up the nose is when I have a cat on my face!

Originally Posted by marsch21

We don't have much problems with poopy butt. Our pets get a hygenic cut back there.

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I'm thinking of having this done for mine, depending on if the groomers here have enough or any experience with cats. I may even discuss it tomorrow when I pick up another cat from the vet as they have a groomer, too.

My Sherman's a fluffy ragdoll looking cat with a very fluffy butt... The biggest problem arises from him simply not squatting high enough. There's not really much I can do about that.


Don't let the fur discourage you from choosing a kitty. Even a persian's fur could be managed easily enough if you're a dedicated cat parent.

I have two Ragdolls, and the grooming is pretty easy. It is true, their coat don't really mat, but you need to groom them - combing 1x-2x / week is a good plan.
They do shed - my Lucky barely sheds, and Bugsy sheds quite a bit, but nothing that a furminator can't control.
They are AMAZING cats, I hope you get one!!

Originally Posted by carolinalima

I have two Ragdolls, and the grooming is pretty easy. It is true, their coat don't really mat, but you need to groom them - combing 1x-2x / week is a good plan.
They do shed - my Lucky barely sheds, and Bugsy sheds quite a bit, but nothing that a furminator can't control.
They are AMAZING cats, I hope you get one!!

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I second all that. Halo is still a baby(4 month old) and sheds little. Phoebe has longer hair(even for a Ragdoll) and sheds a little more. I use the furminator once a week(sometimes twice) and it works wonders. Easy grooming for such furballs. I will notice their hair if I am wearing something black, but nothing compared to the persian I once had.