So, do any of you prefer one gender over the other for the kitties you adopt? For what reasons?
I like male cats myself. All the best cats I've ever known have been male; they seems to be more affectionate and personable. The female cats that I've known have been mostly (but not entirely) little Prima Donnas and very much aloof.
Fortunately, I've never had to deal with a male cat spraying, though I was concerned about it when I adopted my sweet Loki and Possum. I'll probably only adopt male cats, for the rest of my life, unless a very sweet and speccial female comes along.
On the flip side, I will only adopt female dogs. It's essentially for the same reasons I prefer male cats, but I also think they are better protectors. Male dogs are just too rambunctious for me, and I've never liked some male dogs' predilection for "rubbing on" legs to be very attractive.
Tricia
I like male cats myself. All the best cats I've ever known have been male; they seems to be more affectionate and personable. The female cats that I've known have been mostly (but not entirely) little Prima Donnas and very much aloof.
Fortunately, I've never had to deal with a male cat spraying, though I was concerned about it when I adopted my sweet Loki and Possum. I'll probably only adopt male cats, for the rest of my life, unless a very sweet and speccial female comes along.
On the flip side, I will only adopt female dogs. It's essentially for the same reasons I prefer male cats, but I also think they are better protectors. Male dogs are just too rambunctious for me, and I've never liked some male dogs' predilection for "rubbing on" legs to be very attractive.
Tricia