Which is better, a male or female cat?

Question

I'm deciding on a Scottish Fold. Is O'Malley a good name for a cat either way?

Answer 1

Great name for a cat :-) I've had both male and female cats most of my life. Females seem a bit easier.

Answer 2

A person cannot say whether a female or male is better, I had cats my whole life and as long as the cats are fixed, they both make fine friends, I now have a male and a female. males seem to let you know what they are thinking more than the females most of the time. The name is good but seems more like a male name.

Answer 3

I like male cats better i have 2 females and 1 male and my male is more lovable. I think the name o'malley is a good name for either male or female.

Answer 4

That's a very nice name. If you are going to get the cat spayed very young, say around 4 months, then either sex is equal. If you aren't planning on spaying or neutering until an older age get a female. A male who isn't fixed at an early age will tend to still spray a lot even after he is fixed and this can be a nuisance. He will still be quite lovable though.

Answer 5

Males are cheaper to neuter. Or is it spay? I can never remember which kind of cat get's which. Anyways, it's cheaper. I've only ever had male cats, and they were awesome. They seem much less aloof than females, or at least less aloof than my grandmother's cat Snooks. But Snooks also would only eat Fancy Feast, too, and was spoiled rotten. Besides, if you can't afford to get the cat spayed or neutered, a male cat will not have kittens like a female will, so then you don't have that to worry about that.

Answer 6

I love my male cat, who ran away from home over a week ago. But if I were to replace him, I would get a female. And the best reason is you don't want a cat that will spray in your home. It's sometimes hard to find and nearly impossible to remove. Female cats don't spray.

Answer 7

I've got Scottish Fold mixes for adoption in CA. Not any where near there, by chance, are you? Anyway, the name sounds masculine to me. If I were you, I'd get one of each, and name the female "Duchess". Just make sure they're spayed/neutered.

Answer 8

The sex would depend on what kind of temperment you want. In my experience with cats the boys have been more laid back and the girls have been...well girls. But I think O'Malley is an awesome name for a boy, it would kind of sound funny for a girl.

Answer 9

male cats seem to be more playful while females are more loving; but if you get a male get him fixed (females should be fixed as well due to pet overpopulation in many areas) because he will run off to mate. Females will run off too, but they will come back more frequently and for longer periods of time, plus in a matter of time you will have extra fuzzballs running around, while the males will be gone frequently and once they have done this it's almost impossible to get them to stick around for any amount of time.

As for names, the one you picked is a good one for a male, for females, I'd suggest Aislynn (Gaelic for dream), Moira, or look under traditional Scottish baby names =P

Answer 10

I like female cats cuz they don't spray, but male cats seem to be friendlier.

I like O'Malley for a boy, but not a girl. Malley for a girl would be cute.

Answer 11

Spay/neuter no worries about either during mating season. The cat decides whether or not to stay with you, their sex has nothing to do with their decision, though your sex may be an influence for them.

O'Malley is good, perhaps O'Mallary for a female.