male vs. female cats

neutered males are hormonally predisposed to be calmer than spayed females. Females of most species tend to have minds of their own, with fixed males being much more subservient. It is all a matter of preference. If you like an animal with personality, females are the way to go. If you want an animal that sits on your lap and doesn't do much else, get a male. I have both.

I had a mother and son cats. The mother was much friendlier than the son. they were both fixed so that had nothing to do wit it. I think it's just the cats personality. When the male got out side he was reluntant to come in but not the female.

LOL - yes. I am a feminist too - but I have to say you are probably right! I have 6 cats....... 5 soppy, laid-back, easy-going boys - and a feisty, wilful female, who is a third of their size, and bosses them all about, growls at them and eats their food! When I fist got Lily, I was a little worried in case the big males bullied her, but even when she was 8 weeks old she was the boss! I love her to bits (and went through hell after she had a bad accident that put her in Hospital for months!), - but she can be bad-tempered, snappy and definately has a mind of her own! Call the boys in with food at night and they come straightaway - the way to their hearts is most definately through their stomachs - LOL - but Lily prances around and looks at you defiantly - she knows that coming in at night means being kept in until morning - and she won't be having it!!! I think in the wild, female cats do most of the hunting for food for their young, and have to protect their babies - while the boys are more likely to be lounging around in the sun, and wandering off to find females - sound familiar - LOL! So I guess even though domesticated cats nowadays are generally neuetered, some of those instincts still remain.

Hi emily. Most females, not all, are a little bit more aloof than males. I don't know why that is but yes most of the time it is true. I've had cats all of my life and know what you mean however I do love them all regardless of their personalities. I find that with females you have to be a bit more patient with them and talk to them more from afar and let them listen to your voice. After a few minutes of talking then reach out and pet the cat a little and then withdraw your hand and talk some more and for some reason the cat will get all mushy and respond to you in a positive way. All of my females have been friendly since I learned that technique. My female siamese is just as loving as my male siamese which is an unusual trait for they're mostly aloof but because I was patient she came around ALOT.

Oh yes...I know what your saying! I have always had male cats ever since my last female. She was an alright kitty, but not the best personality, not very affectionate. Every male cat I've ever had seems to be just a lot more 'personable'! Male cats do seem more laid back, and relaxed, and a lot more friendly!

I have to say that I do find male cats that I have to had to be more affectionate than the female ones I have had. My current cat follows me around everywhere and is very friendly with whoever comes to visit. My last cat, who was female, would hide under the bed when anyone came to visit.

I agree. We have two female cats, one is a kitten. The other is an adult and she isn't quite friendly. SHe seems moody all the time and will only let us pet her as you said, on her terms.

I've never had male cat I have females.One is really friendly and affectionate while the other one jumpy and only affectionate on her terms like yours. I've found male cats seem a bit stupider but are generally more affectionate,it really depends on the cat.