Cinnamon Ragdoll Cat Price: What To Expect and How to Find a Cinnamon Ragdoll Kitten

What is the cinnamon Ragdoll Cat Price in 2025?
Most pet-home Ragdoll kittens in the United States run roughly $1,800 to $5,000 from established programs. Cinnamon Ragdoll Cat Kittens start at around $5,000 and may be as much as $8,500 in 2025 from most reputable catteries. Cinnamon is uncommon and can carry a premium when a breeder has verified DNA results and a waitlist. Expect many reputable programs to price cinnamon at the high end of their range or to place very few, very selectively.
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What “cinnamon” means in a Ragdoll
“Cinnamon” is a recessive brown variant at the B locus. The B locus is the TYRP1 gene that sets the base family of brown pigments in cats:
- B = black/seal
- b = chocolate
- bʹ (often written bl) = cinnamon
A cat must inherit bʹ from both parents to be visually cinnamon (bʹ/bʹ). Chocolate (b) and black/seal (B) are dominant over cinnamon, so carriers look chocolate or seal unless paired with a second bʹ. DNA testing is the only confident way to verify the presence of bʹ in breeding stock. Veterinary Genetics Laboratory+1
In pointed Ragdolls, the color shows most strongly on the mask, ears, legs, and tail, with a lighter body. That is why a cinnamon point will read as a warm, reddish-brown on the points with a pale cream body. TICA – The International Cat Association
Is cinnamon an accepted Ragdoll color?
- TICA: The International Cat Association lists cinnamon and fawn in its Ragdoll color palette. That means cinnamon Ragdolls can be registered in TICA as Ragdolls. TICA – The International Cat Association
- CFA: The Cat Fanciers’ Association Ragdoll standard emphasizes the blue-eyed, pointed cat in traditional colors. The CFA document mentions “cinnamon” for nose leather or paw pad tone in some descriptions, but the recognized Ragdoll body colors in show are the traditional palette, not cinnamon as a base color. cfa.org+1
- Other registries: Breed comparison listings used by world bodies summarize traditional pointed colors and patterns for show. Programs should check the specific registry where they plan to show or register, since acceptance and show eligibility can differ by registry and country. worldcatcongress.org
Practical takeaway: Cinnamon can be registered and tracked in TICA. Championship show eligibility is stricter and usually centers on the traditional palette. Ask for the exact registry status if showing matters to you. TICA – The International Cat Association+1
Where cinnamon Ragdolls are most common

Cinnamon is rare in the breed. You will see it more often in small TICA-registered programs focused on expanding color diversity, sometimes in Europe and the U.S., and far less in show-focused CFA lines that maintain only traditional colors. Public breeder pages and community resources reflect that rarity and describe cinnamon and fawn as “ultra rare” within Ragdolls. starliterags
A short history of cinnamon in Ragdolls
Ragdolls were developed in California in the 1960s as blue-eyed, pointed cats with a narrow original color set that tracked Siamese-Birman style colors. Cinnamon entered later through carefully documented matings and genetic testing as some breeders worked within TICA to include additional brown-series variants. This is why many long-time show programs still focus on seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, while a handful of modern programs steward cinnamon and fawn with DNA verification. TICA – The International Cat Association Are there black ragdoll cats? Read here.
Cinnamon genetics in one minute
- Base gene: TYRP1 (B locus)
- Genotypes:
- B/B or B/b or B/bʹ = seal phenotype
- b/b or b/bʹ = chocolate phenotype
- bʹ/bʹ = cinnamon phenotype
- Carriers: a seal or chocolate can carry cinnamon unseen and produce cinnamon when bred to another carrier or cinnamon.
- Testing: request a UC Davis VGL brown panel or equivalent lab report showing bʹ status for parents and, if represented as cinnamon, for the kitten itself. Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
What controls the cinnamon Ragdoll cat price
- Rarity and demand
Cinnamon is uncommon. When demand outpaces the few kittens produced, prices land at the top of a cattery’s range. starliterags - Registry and documentation
Programs that register in TICA and supply DNA reports for TYRP1 bʹ, plus standard health testing, justify premium pricing. Market baselines for Ragdolls already span into several thousand dollars in many regions. Ragdoll Kittens+1 - Health testing and inclusions
HCM DNA status, echo screenings where applicable, spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, early socialization, and transport options all move price. Typical U.S. transport quotes add $500 to $1,000. Masterpiece Ragdolls - Show potential vs pet
If you plan to show, confirm whether your registry and show ring will accept cinnamon entries before paying a show premium. Traditional colors dominate in most rings. worldcatcongress.org
Working estimate today: budget like a high-quality traditional Ragdoll plus a rarity premium. In many U.S. markets that means roughly $2,500 to $5,500 for a pet-home cinnamon kitten from a program that DNA-verifies color and follows strong health protocols, with notable variation by region and breeder. Compare that with broader published Ragdoll ranges to stay grounded. For The Love Of Pete Ragdolls+1
Buyer checklist specific for cinnamon ragdoll Kittens
- Ask for DNA proof of TYRP1 bʹ/bʹ on the kitten or at minimum bʹ status for both parents. Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
- Confirm registry and how the breeder will register your kitten. If showing matters, verify cinnamon’s show eligibility in your registry. TICA – The International Cat Association+1
- Expect the standard Ragdoll temperament and type and the blue eyes and point pattern of the breed. Cinnamon changes the brown tone, not the breed’s core look or behavior. TICA – The International Cat Association
- Price should reflect the same health testing and care you would require in any color. Transport and add-ons price similarly to traditional colors. Masterpiece Ragdolls
Cinnamon Ragdoll Cat Price FAQs
Is cinnamon a real Ragdoll color or a mix-up with chocolate?
Cinnamon is real and genetically distinct from chocolate. Only bʹ/bʹ is cinnamon. DNA testing clears up look-alike cases. Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
Can cinnamon Ragdolls compete in shows?
They can be registered in TICA. Show eligibility depends on the registry and ring rules in your area, which still center on traditional colors. Check before you buy for show. TICA – The International Cat Association+1
Will a cinnamon kitten cost more than a seal or blue?
Often yes, because there are fewer of them and waitlists are longer. The kittens should come with proper documentation and the same top-tier health work. starliterags+1
Where are cinnamon Ragdolls easiest to find?
Look to TICA-registered programs that specifically mention cinnamon or fawn and share DNA documentation. Availability varies year to year. TICA – The International Cat Association
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