For all you cat owners out there, which sex is better to own?

Question

I keep hearing that male cats have better dispositions than female cats however I'm about to purchase a RAGDOLL kitten for my daughter's 4th birthday. She really wants a seal mitted kitten and I can only find a female. Does anyone have any insight? I want a kitten that's going to grow into a loving cat that gives lots of affection and WANTS lots of affection because my daughter is no doubt going to love this cat to pieces.

Answer 1

I think it depends on the cat. I have 6 cats, 4 females and 2 males, all fixed. Each one has such a distinct personality that its impossible to tell similarities in behaviour between the sexes. I have a male that is very sweet and loving and adores attention. And I have a couple of females which are the same way.

The most important factor in a cat's personality is how you raise it.

Answer 2

Well, I've heard that ragdolls tend to be very affectionate cats, so sex probably doesn't matter too much. If you get a female, spay her or she'll be very noisy when she goes into heat (cats stay in heat almost all year long, unlike dogs which go into heat a few times a year) Males should be neutered, or they will have a tendency to mark their territory, and that is one of the most vile smells, and it is hard to get rid of. Neutering a male cat does not guarantee you won't have problems though. My mom had a male cat who was neutered, but he liked to use the bathtub as a litterbox sometimes (the litterbox stayed clean, and he would use it for #2, so it wasn't a cleanliness problem or a problem with him being litterbox trained) He became an outside cat and was very happy. Male cats do seem to be friendlier than female cats sometimes, but I don't really know why. Anyhow, I think that either sex would be great, as long as you have them "fixed" as soon as possible. Take it to the vet after you get it, get it a checkup and its kitten shots, and tell them you want it "fixed" at the earliest time possible. They will tell you at what age it can be done. (I can't seem to remember that info at the moment, and I don't feel like looking it up. )
I'm sure your daughter will be very happy either way. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Ragdolls are beautiful.
I have 2 very affectionate female cats that are different breeds, and a male cat that is also pretty lovey. Be warned that cats of any age tend to not like being tugged on a lot....if your little one is rough with the kitten (and by rough I mean playful by a 4 year old's standards,) the cat will probably grow up being more playful and rambuctious as opposed to a lap cat.

Answer 4

I do not want to disappoint you or your daughter but cats in general are not the most affectionate animals on the face of the Earth. I have had 4 cats. None were what one would call affectionate. And one got great pleasure out of scratching the daylights out of you. Its name was Scratchy. The best cat I owned as far as affection goes was a male tiger cat name Kitty. He would actually condescend to sit on my lap and sleep on the bed and go for a walk with me.

Male cats do not get pregnant but they do like to prowl at night for females of course.

You might consider looking in an animal shelter as an option.

If you want an animal that is going to be affectionate, you really should consider a dog rather than a cat. Some dogs are very affectionate such as labs and golden retrievers. Others do not particularly like children.

Answer 5

There really is no major difference in disposition. Each cat will have it's own personality from birth, and it will be shaped somewhat by how it's raised. Male cats *might* be a bit more friendly towards visitors than a female -- but that's a big *might*, but in my experience, female cats are highly cuddly, affectionate and attached to their own humans (their immediate family). However, it really is personality. I had a male who was the biggest lovebug on the planet and loved being held and petted to no end, and his son, who loved attention and petting and playing, but did NOT want to be "held" at all. If he sat on your lap, it was because HE decided to - period.
So, this was a very long-winded way of saying -- they're both equally excellent choices. Raise them well, spoil them rotten, and you get a great cat!!!

Answer 6

My mom always told me female is better. Even if you wanted to have kittens all they do is bleed and meow when in heat. I guess Male cats do yuk stuff all the time and it stains and stinks. If getting them fixed still get a female but have it done right at the age they can. My cat is 9 now and a calico. She is the biggest baby, I can't even go to the bathroom alone. If I close the door she sits there and cries and I swear she is saying mom. Definitely a female is my suggest, have always had females.

Answer 7

I've had both a female and male cats. It doesn't really matter. Right now I have a female cat and she shows more affection than the male cat did.Really though, it doesn't matter much because I've also had both, male and female and the male seemed more affectionate.

Answer 8

That is a tough one..I think males can be easier, but if you don't fix them, they grow up to spray all over your house! Females (my own experience) tend to be a little less loving, and you also have to fix them, or you end up with tons of kittens. On the price end of things, females are more expensive to have fixed than males. Either way, male or female, remember to help the overall pet population by spaying or nuetering your pet!

Answer 9

Since you are buying a kitten, the sex won't matter really. I have two cats, one male and one female. They are equally loving and sweet. The male sleeps with me and my husband and the female sleeps with my son. They are both lap cats, demand affection and bring lots of joy to our household.

Answer 10

I have had both male and female cats. I've had very affectionate and loving male and female cats; I've also had very distant male and female cats. In my opinion, it's how they are raised. One DEFINITE: If you do get a male, be sure to get him fixed before he starts spraying.