AHHHHH, your sister is SO lucky. I have 2 Ragdolls, Sasha and Frasier. I got them from a breeder when they were just a few weeks old and they are now 11. They are the most incredible and beautiful cats in the world. They are supposed to just go “limp” in your arms but mine never have really done that. Sasha is the most playful girl ever, everyone thinks she’s still a kitten – she will run around and chase things and can catch her toys (that’s right, she stands up and actually will catch a toy in her paws if you throw it at her). She’s such a princess, loves people (will roll around on her back when you come in so you can pet her belly—which most cats do not allow—and admire her beautiful eyes). If she is comfy where she is, she will put her teeth on you (not bite but let you know) that she doesn’t want to be moved, but then will often run away. She has always refused to use the litter box (it’s been lots of trial and error to train her and well, she at least will pee in the box now).
My little boy (who is 18lbs and not very little at all – in my avatar) is lazy and fluffy and sweet as can be. He is well trained, loves to eat, loves to cuddle, is scared of everyone and everything and sleeps ALL day. He has had a lot of allergy problems – he requires shots monthly, and special food.
They are both healthy for the most part but very prone to gingivitis and other dental issues. Sasha has had to have teeth pulled (5 total in the past year) which is VERY expensive, and Frasier just had 5 pulled as well.
I highly recommend getting insurance early on and paying the little bit every month because Ragdolls are not cheap animals.
They shed like crazy, and are NOT hypoallergenic (although I was told they were, I am now horribly allergic to them). But, if your sister can find the right groomer (or some vets have groomers) they can shave them (not like in Austin Powers) but so that they look like little lions—- amazinlyg adorable!
There is nothing more in this world that I love than coming home to my babies waiting for me, asleep on my bed, right where I left them hours before. They are such wonderful cats… I was never really a cat person until I got them—and all of my friends who hate cats, fall in love, always. Best of luck to your sister!!! I am so excited for her! :)