DO YOU PREFER MALE OR FEMALE CATS?

[MALE/FEMALE WHAT DOES IT MATTER...AS LONG AS THEY ARE HEALTHY AND HAPPY WHO CARES.
WE WOULDNT MAKE DISTINCTIONS ABOUT MALE OR FEMALE CHILDREN AND PREFERENCES(or at least we shouldn't)SO THE DEBATE ON M/F TO ME IS INSIGNIFICANT. ALL MY CATS ARE RECUE ANIMALS
I HAVE NEVER HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PICK MALE OR FEMALE......THEY HAVE ARRIVED ON MY DOORSTEP HOMELESS OR SICK AND I HAVE BONDED WITH THEM AND KEPT THEM. THEY ARE ALL INDIVIDUAL,HAVE INDIVIDUAL TRAITS AND CHARMS. I DO NOT DISTINGUISH THEM BY GENDER.
C

[MALE/FEMALE WHAT DOES IT MATTER...AS LONG AS THEY ARE HEALTHY AND HAPPY WHO CARES.
WE WOULDNT MAKE DISTINCTIONS ABOUT MALE OR FEMALE CHILDREN AND PREFERENCES(or at least we shouldn't)SO THE DEBATE ON M/F TO ME IS INSIGNIFICANT. ALL MY CATS ARE RECUE ANIMALS
I HAVE NEVER HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PICK MALE OR FEMALE......THEY HAVE ARRIVED ON MY DOORSTEP HOMELESS OR SICK AND I HAVE BONDED WITH THEM AND KEPT THEM. THEY ARE ALL INDIVIDUAL,HAVE INDIVIDUAL TRAITS AND CHARMS. I DO NOT DISTINGUISH THEM BY GENDER.
C

I had experienced with a female cat for 13 years but she had a kidney problem and we had to have her put down. She was a tabby, she didn't like stranger. Murr would hiss at them, growl but she liked us and she didn't like other cats Now I have three cats, two males and one female. Out of my cats the males are easy to train, very clean. My males always do a good job covering their pee and poo but my female she doesn't clean up after see used her litterbox and lately she been doing her pee else where. I always love my males but the bad part about them it they are meowing cats.

The female cats that I've had when I was growing up have been good cats but they had mood swings. I only have males now and they are all very lovey dovey and friendly. I love all cats but I prefer males because of my experinces with them.:)

It has been generally observed that, among my menagerie, that the males are more predictable in their behavior than the females. The females can run the gamut of personality types, where as the males are more standard in their conduct.

Of all the cats and kittens that I keep in the house (for their own safety) the females are the only ones that have a tendency to fight against each other. Cookie cat is the aggressor of the bunch, and she is the smallest. Opheia is the attackee, in that she is usually at odds with the others, but she is not aggressive. Tiger (a lynx-point Siamese) is not a lap cat, but she will cuddle with me only when she is hungry and I carry her to her specially prepared food . Tiger is the only one who will consistantly play "chase" with the males, probably because she is so big, (nearly 9 lbs) Amy is independent, and does not make close friends with any of my furkids, even the kittens. Yet, Blue, Mackerella, and Cookie are the serrugate moms. Whenever I bring in kittens from the outside , these three will immediately adopt them as their own and share in the responsibilities of feeding and washing them. Mackerella ( a standard DSH tabby) is exceptionaly feminine in her manners, and even appearance, she has an exceptional beauty in her physical as well as her personality. Princess is the "lady" of the group, in that she will never demand her way or to be first of the lot when it comes to eating. Yet all of these mentioned, except the serrugate moms, and most recently Tiara, will sleep next to me on the covers, nearly every night. The males, Snow cat, Fawn, and most recently Silver Prince and Otis, the kitten , will be found next to me, all cuddled up on the covers when I wake up. Amy in the only one who will stay with me during the night starting from immediatly when I go to bed. The others will come on board after I have fallen asleep. :)

When any one takes in female into their homes, it is recommeded that they watch their behavior and expect anything to occur. If you get one like Mackerella, that you have acquired a little queen, But if you acquire one like my outdoor AbyQueen, then there are going to be problems between her and the others. It is also recommended that a female cat, whether she is spayed or not, be an only cat, unless you can find one(s) that she will gladly accept.

........wayne

Over the years I've had more females than males and find that they are just as affectionate as the males. Zoe and Theo were littermates and they had a long affectionate relationship with each other and with us. Theo seemed to favour my husband and Zoe favoured me but that's not to say that they didn't take advantage of any available lap including unsuspecting visitors. The kits I have now are cousins born a week apart and raised together and Maya the female is more dominant and vocal but they get along great with each other and with us. The vet complimented them on the cleanliness of the insides of their ears( one less job for me). They haven't favoured either my husband or me but we've only had them for 2 and 1/2 months and they also are equal opportunity lap sitters. They cuddle and sleep together sometimes with us, sometimes not, and play, play, play. My preference is to have one of each. ( By the way Wayne, you haven't mentioned Jumper's name in your posts lately is he O.K. and is Bluzette a.k.a as Blue )

Wow, this is a thread from some time ago (Feb., 2001) It's a good subject though! :)

I am sure there are always exceptions, but for me the males have tended to be more calm, loving, affectionate. (also a little more silly!)
I have had both males & females over the years, but just better luck with the males. Don't get me wrong, I love ALL cats and would never turn one away, but if it's a situation where I have my choice, I'll pick a boy :p

Lailamara, No, I havn't mentioned Jumper's name because I lost him back in February. He was outside and was chased into the highway by a coyote raid and was hit by car. I honestly wept for him, and I still miss him. I still have his vet' things in the 'frig. He was a character of a pet. Yes, Blue and Bluzette is the same kitty.

I'm thinking that Jumper will be replaced with my two Abyssinian- mix orange tabbys. There is something in the self-survival about an Abyssinian (mix) that must be constantly be guarded against, because all my furkids survived the raid, -except Jumper. They all went on the roof for safety, but Jumper apparently tried to outrun the raiding party, and was subsequently hit by traffic on the highway, of which there is very little. It seems as though there has to be in place several factors simultaneously in play in order for any of my furkids to be killed on the highway!:( . I should have never let him outside that day. What a price to pay for that stupid decision.

My newly adopted Amy tuxedo kitty has done a lot to help relieve the missing of Jumper. I think that is one of the (subconscious) reasons I adopted her. As with the loss of any pet, aside from the regret, there must be a replacement almost immediately otherwise one can become overtaken by their own grief, especially if they only have one or two furkids. Right now my original indoor 9 has swelled in number to the indoor "13" , and I truely love them all. This is the reason I'm so fussy about letting any of them outdoors any longer.

.........wayne

Wayne I'm so very sorry to hear about Jumper. I was away travelling for a few months and so didn't read any posts from that time period. I know from what you did write about him was very dear to your heart. I have a friend who lost two cats to coydogs and years latter we still miss them and yes they were indoor cats but got out on a hot summers night. I'm glad there are other special kitties to help you deal with his loss.

I would say that I prefer male cats. I've had 4 males and 1 female, plus I've lived with a number of other female cats belonging to family or friends.
I've found that the male cats are much more dependant and affectionate. Of course this is just my experience, but it has always worked that way for me.
Right now I have 2 boys, and when I compare them to my sister's two females, there is such a difference. Zoey and Minnow (the 2 females) are very independant, and want things their way. Clyde, Scooter and Monty are definatly mama's boys!
I've also noticed that the "top" cat in our house is ALWAYS a female. It used to be Ebie, and when she died Minnow took over.
All the cats are fixed, so I don't know what the difference would be with unfixed cats.

We've always had female cats in the past but when we took in Bagel (F) and Ketchum (M) I never even thought of their sex as being a problem - I just wanted them both. Then their best friend Dan came to join them - so for the first time we had 1 female and 2 males!! I love 'em all and - yep - they are all different - but Bagel is definately TOP CAT! :D :D
If those boys get one inch out of line - she's in there boxing ears and sorting them out!!! :D :D

Lynne

lailamara, I do appreciate your sentiments concerning Jumper. You are the first on Pet Talk to inquire of him. I have so many furkids now, that I really do not expect those who read my posts to remember all of them :)

...........wayne

I have six cats, 4 are females, 2 are males. I find that the older male, Casey, is always trying to "mount" my 8 year old tortie, Mollie Rose, any chance he gets. It's gotten to the point where he will grab hold of the knap of her neck and when she gets away, he's sitting there spitting out pieces of her fur.

MooShoo, my other male (a sphynx) chases all the girls. They hiss and swat at him till he goes away.

I have always had more females than males simply because I always thought it would be less of a hassle as far as spraying is concerned. I have friends who have more than 2 males and they have problems with them spraying. I have never had that problem (knock on wood).

I have since learned that the females can be very "catty" (if you'll excuse the pun) when it comes time to stake their claim to sleeping spots.

Donna

Gosh, I started this thread well over a year ago, so I was surprised to see it pop up. I was startled when I read my first post, because at the time, I still had Patches with me. I lost her to kidney disease in May of 2001.

Rascal had already announced that he was "moving in" - but there was no question, Patches the female was in full charge of the house, bed, food and anything else she decided was hers.

Rascal (male) now has the whole house to himself, the bed, the food and lives up to his name. But when he wants something he has a sweet way of asking, unlike Patches, who demanded most everything.

When it is all said and done, I have loved them all, male or female.