Hi, I'm about to choose two kittens and I need some advice because I'm finding it really hard to decide which two based on personality.
There are 3 kittens available:
- A, who was the first in the litter to develop a personality, very brave/outgoing and the first time I went to visit spent the whole time climbing me and wanting to play
- B, hissed (once) the first time I met him but loves to play and the second time I saw him he has become much braver and more outgoing
- C, a sweet kitten who has so far slept the majority of the time I've seen him but is also very playful (when awake)
The first time I saw them at 4/5 weeks old I fell in love with B and C but after playing with them decided on A and C because I was worried that B had hissed at me and that was a sign that A had 'chosen me' (which the breeder and I at the time thought) and B had not. When I went back a week later, they were all more mobile and playful, B didn't hiss at me and eventually B and C fell asleep near me on the sofa. A was still the most bouncy of the group, very confident and playful but I don't think was overly attracted to me this time round, wanted to play more than cuddle.
Since then, I keep going back to photos/videos I took of little B and really think I've fallen for him and initially chose A just because he was the most assertive/pushiest. Does anyone have any advice? I have to make a solid decision the next time I go to see them (this weekend).
I really want to choose B and C but the breeder thinks A is the best choice because of his behaviour the first time I met him (although he was the only one really awake and playing then - the other 2 seem to be a little bit behind him in terms of development and activity levels). I know its my choice but these will be my first cats and I'm desperate to make the right decision as it will be one that I live with for the next 15-20 years!
I feel like I keep trying to justify why B would be a better fit for me than A and to me that says that my instincts are saying go for B...
I'm also slightly worried that A will be a very needy cat while C will be a very laid back cat and that getting 2 cats with similar personalities would work better? I'd prefer more relaxed cats as I work full time (which is why I am getting 2 kittens). Also, my neighbour has a very high maintenance (ie naughty/manipulative) bengal that A reminds me of, which I'd like to avoid if possible! Does the way you bring kittens up after they come home also play a big part in their personality or is it mostly developed before they leave the breeder? (pedigree so not leaving till 13/14 wks old)
Sorry for the essay! Any advice over which combo sounds best and whether people think that A really did 'choose' me in the way that people are always describing (or whether he was just bored of being cooped up with his boring siblings and I was the new plaything) would be great!
There are 3 kittens available:
- A, who was the first in the litter to develop a personality, very brave/outgoing and the first time I went to visit spent the whole time climbing me and wanting to play
- B, hissed (once) the first time I met him but loves to play and the second time I saw him he has become much braver and more outgoing
- C, a sweet kitten who has so far slept the majority of the time I've seen him but is also very playful (when awake)
The first time I saw them at 4/5 weeks old I fell in love with B and C but after playing with them decided on A and C because I was worried that B had hissed at me and that was a sign that A had 'chosen me' (which the breeder and I at the time thought) and B had not. When I went back a week later, they were all more mobile and playful, B didn't hiss at me and eventually B and C fell asleep near me on the sofa. A was still the most bouncy of the group, very confident and playful but I don't think was overly attracted to me this time round, wanted to play more than cuddle.
Since then, I keep going back to photos/videos I took of little B and really think I've fallen for him and initially chose A just because he was the most assertive/pushiest. Does anyone have any advice? I have to make a solid decision the next time I go to see them (this weekend).
I really want to choose B and C but the breeder thinks A is the best choice because of his behaviour the first time I met him (although he was the only one really awake and playing then - the other 2 seem to be a little bit behind him in terms of development and activity levels). I know its my choice but these will be my first cats and I'm desperate to make the right decision as it will be one that I live with for the next 15-20 years!
I feel like I keep trying to justify why B would be a better fit for me than A and to me that says that my instincts are saying go for B...
I'm also slightly worried that A will be a very needy cat while C will be a very laid back cat and that getting 2 cats with similar personalities would work better? I'd prefer more relaxed cats as I work full time (which is why I am getting 2 kittens). Also, my neighbour has a very high maintenance (ie naughty/manipulative) bengal that A reminds me of, which I'd like to avoid if possible! Does the way you bring kittens up after they come home also play a big part in their personality or is it mostly developed before they leave the breeder? (pedigree so not leaving till 13/14 wks old)
Sorry for the essay! Any advice over which combo sounds best and whether people think that A really did 'choose' me in the way that people are always describing (or whether he was just bored of being cooped up with his boring siblings and I was the new plaything) would be great!
I am completely overanalysing this I agree. I think that A was the best choice at 5 weeks old but my heart is pulling me towards B. (C is gorgeous and sleepy and just what I was looking for so luckily I'm just debating between the second choice!) 
they are all beautiful, in my own experience my males get along better with each other. my females tend to be very bossy for some reason...
