If the personality of a cat is important to you and you'd like one who likes to be on your lap or flop on the couch with you to watch a movie, you're best bet is to pick out a cat who is already 2 or older. When I have volunteered at Humane Associations, you quickly learn which ones are the cuddle bugs and which ones are more stand offish.

I got my cat when she was 8 weeks old and she was the cuddliest one of the bunch and very affectionate. Now she's as stuck up as a cat can be! LOL She won't ever hop into anyone's lap and she'll only sleep with my husband & I if she stays down by our feet and even then it's only for a short time. She also won't come within 20 feet of a stranger.

Tonight I went to a meeting at someone's house and their cat gree
ted everyone at the door like he was the welcoming committee! So, sometimes you can get a better idea of how personable a cat will be if you skip the baby/toddler stage.

One thing I do know about the different breeds is that Ragdolls are known for being quite affectionate and just going limp in your arms when you pick them up. That said, however, MY snooty, "don't touch me!" cat is half Ragdoll so she apparently didn't get that trait.