I agree with the previous posts. You just kind of know when the cat is right for you. You know what qualities you are looking for in a cat. If you want a cool tempered, even-keeled cat, look for that. chances are that they will act the same way around you when you first meet them as when they are used to you.

I've found that breed generalizations usually have some truth to them. My Marsha is every bit the persian. She was two when we adopted her. We've bonded wonderfully. Of course, they are not ALWAYS true! I would never adopt a cat without interacting with it first.

Good luck on your new friend search.