Our calico, Ginger, is a real talker. When we speak to each other, she will chime in. She has different tones and chirps depending on the situation. When we scolder her for being naughty, she will talk back to us. Louis has just an 'ordinary' meow when he wants attention. Krissy doesn't say much, but has a complaining type of meow if we pick her up or try and move her. Patty has hardly any meow - it is almost a silent meow. When she was younger sometimes she would open her mouth and no sound would come out. Anyway - we like communicating with our cats.