Jake is still very young and from my own experience cats usually don't start settling down until they're around 2 or so and some will always be kittens at heart. My Pearl is a very short haired Lynx Point Siamese and she'll be 2 in May. She used to be a very independent cat but now she craves my attention and wants me to hold her and to be in my lap.

I would also suggest that you adopt an older cat so that you'll know what his or her personality is like. My Sky is just like a dog but isn't a lap cat. He was shaved because his fur had been matted so I didn't even know what he was going to look like but I fell in love with his blue eyes and his personality. He just happens to be a Norwegian Forest Cat/Siamese Mix so he does have the long fur but he hates to be groomed. Good luck.