If they do show fear it will be in the form of running and hiding rather than fighting to defend themselves. They should never be chased as they will learn not to trust you and not want to be touched. The second thing the Ragdoll is bred for is its size and non-matting fur. The fur should be soft, non-matting, and look like rabbit fur or lamb's wool. Some people say non-shedding, but this is untrue.
All breeds of cats shed their coats at least during the springtime and some shed more than others.
The plush fur varies for medium to medium-long being shorter on the shoulders and back and longer on the belly, britches, and tail. Many have a full ruff around the neck. Ragdolls mature very slowly. A kittens, they go through several growth spurts, sometimes appearing lean and leggy and at other times short and pudgy. It takes three years for a Ragdoll to reach full maturity and color.