Why doesnt hubby like cats? Worth getting beneath that before committing to ragdolls.
Ive got two ragdolls. Id definitely get two as they're social animals, and from the same litter so they know each other and you dont have to risk settling them in and that not working. They're indoor cats here - as recommended - and as they've got older they go in the garden on occasion (i wouldnt let them out in wind or rain).
They are wonderful but they are higher maintenance than other breeds. They need really regular brushing, obviously theyve got trays which a moggie wouldnt need (we have two as they wouldnt go in the same one), you need to be careful with their food (theyre prone to utis and kidney stuff so food should be wet) and when ours were kittens they needed playing with lots.
One of ours is so laid back it's unreal, I could dress her up! The other is an anxious cat, which is common in this breed. That one cystitis from time to time which needs managing. It's bought on if we have lots of people staying and she doesnt have her space (she's claimed the spareroom) or the smell of other cats (particularly my mums!).
As they're indoor cats they are tricky to get care over holidays - we have a lady who comes to our house for regular visits for more than the standard chuck food down and run for cats, but its not cheap. We couldn't leave them for more than a night (from 2pm - 9am, not 9am sat to 9pm sunday).
The summer is worth thinking about, we're really mindful with windows at the front of the house and closing doors if windows are open. Ones got out before and freaked out we were lucky she didnt get run over.
They are beautiful, loving, cuddly and I'm not putting you off - be without them - but id characterise them more as a low maintenance dog in terms of what they need from you as an owner. So worth going into with your eyes open. I wish I'd understood more how anxious the breed can be and if you go for it, please get two from the same litter xx