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  NatsFan78 > 06-23-2019, 07:00 PM

  When I pick my sweet kitty at 8 weeks old will I be able to tell yet what his/her personality is? What are signs to look for? Thank you.

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  Codysmom > 06-24-2019, 03:36 AM

  (06-23-2019, 07:00 PM)Chelle78 Wrote: When I pick my sweet kitty at 8 weeks old will I be able to tell yet what his/her personality is? What are signs to look for? Thank you.

  
  If you're getting you kitten from Edie I don't think you'll have any worries, judging from everyone who has one of her kittens they are extremely well socialised besides she'll be able to advise you on personality.
  
  Also, you should only be getting your kitten at 12 weeks. All the reputable breeders (of any cat breed for that matter) won't let their kittens go before then because they need to learn important socialisation skills from their mom and siblings among other things. But don't worry that you have to wait an extra month it's well worth it.
  
  Cody came home to me at 13 weeks, Fosco at 15 weeks and his sibling sister I got a month later (she was unplanned) lol, but so glad I could have two kittens together it was twice the fun.

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  JanH > 06-24-2019, 04:51 AM

  You can expect to learn things about the kitten. However, remember that a kitten does not act the same all day. If you visit at a period of usual sleep, the kitten may act differently than if you are there for a normal play time. Also, some kittens are more timid with a stranger or would much rather be with littermates or the breeder. When we went to meet our twins, who are our most reliable lap cats, they hid under a bed and had to go right in the carrier when finally caught to avoid another escape. Edie will help let you know what you observe that is normal and what is not. We always ask folks to hand kittens back to us if they get squirmy. If they are let down, we may not get them again for that visit. Often, the kitten will just curl up and go to sleep on them. That is behavior hard to misunderstand, but the opposite may be misleading.

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  NatsFan78 > 06-24-2019, 05:05 AM

  (06-24-2019, 03:36 AM)Codysmom Wrote:

  (06-23-2019, 07:00 PM)Chelle78 Wrote: When I pick my sweet kitty at 8 weeks old will I be able to tell yet what his/her personality is? What are signs to look for? Thank you.

  
  If you're getting you kitten from Edie I don't think you'll have any worries, judging from everyone who has one of her kittens they are extremely well socialised besides she'll be able to advise you on personality.
  
  Also, you should only be getting your kitten at 12 weeks. All the reputable breeders (of any cat breed for that matter) won't let their kittens go before then because they need to learn important socialisation skills from their mom and siblings among other things. But don't worry that you have to wait an extra month it's well worth it.
  
  Cody came home to me at 13 weeks, Fosco at 15 weeks and his sibling sister I got a month later (she was unplanned) lol, but so glad I could have two kittens together it was twice the fun.

  
  Sorry I wasn’t clear, my kitten will be coming from Edie at 12 weeks. I will be picking my kitten when it is 8 weeks old. I was curious if its personality will be showing by then. Will I be able to tell if it will be a lap cat or snuggle beside you cat? Thank you.
  

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  (06-24-2019, 04:51 AM)JanH Wrote: You can expect to learn things about the kitten. However, remember that a kitten does not act the same all day. If you visit at a period of usual sleep, the kitten may act differently than if you are there for a normal play time. Also, some kittens are more timid with a stranger or would much rather be with littermates or the breeder. When we went to meet our twins, who are our most reliable lap cats, they hid under a bed and had to go right in the carrier when finally caught to avoid another escape. Edie will help let you know what you observe that is normal and what is not. We always ask folks to hand kittens back to us if they get squirmy. If they are let down, we may not get them again for that visit. Often, the kitten will just curl up and go to sleep on them. That is behavior hard to misunderstand, but the opposite may be misleading.

  
  Excellent advice, thank you so much!

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  Tikismom > 06-24-2019, 10:05 AM

  When we went to pick my Maine Coon Eli we were actually going for his sister who was a lovely silver tabby but she and the rest of the litter hid and Eli sauntered up to us purring like a buzzsaw so we figured that it was meant to be and chose him instead. He's a darling fellow but absolutely not the cat I thought he'd be based on that first meeting. Not sure what got into him that day but he's literally afraid of his own shadow. He's outgoing when nobody else is around but most people who visit think that I only have Tiki because Eli hides until they leave more often than not.
  All a long way of saying that I'd trust Edie to be your guide when it comes to choosing the kitten that you want too.

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  JanH > 06-24-2019, 05:52 PM

  (06-24-2019, 05:05 AM)Chelle7 Wrote: When I pick my sweet kitty at 8 weeks old will I be able to tell yet what his/her personality is?Will I be able to tell if it will be a lap cat or snuggle beside you cat?

  Keep in mind that a good part of this is the owner. Some cats who are lap cats do not like to stay on the lap of someone who moves around or is up and down. So, the owner who wants to have a lap cat needs to mold her behavior to appeal to what her cat wants. (That is the reason some of us get paralyzed from not disturbing the cats for long periods.)

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  NatsFan78 > 06-24-2019, 06:06 PM

  (06-24-2019, 10:05 AM)Tikismom Wrote: When we went to pick my Maine Coon Eli we were actually going for his sister who was a lovely silver tabby but she and the rest of the litter hid and Eli sauntered up to us purring like a buzzsaw so we figured that it was meant to be and chose him instead. He's a darling fellow but absolutely not the cat I thought he'd be based on that first meeting. Not sure what got into him that day but he's literally afraid of his own shadow. He's outgoing when nobody else is around but most people who visit think that I only have Tiki because Eli hides until they leave more often than not.
  All a long way of saying that I'd trust Edie to be your guide when it comes to choosing the kitten that you want too.

  
  Too funny. My friend had a similar experience with a cat at the shelter. Her family picked the cat that purred as soon as they picked it up and stopped when it was set down. It crawled up her daughter’s pants leg when they set it down. After they took it home she never wanted to be held or touched unless it was an ear scratch first thing in the morning. She said her Princess knew what she was doing and how to get herself out of there lol. They love her dearly. I will definitely rely on a Edie when choosing my kitten. Thank you.
  

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  (06-24-2019, 05:52 PM)JanH Wrote:

  (06-24-2019, 05:05 AM)Chelle7 Wrote: When I pick my sweet kitty at 8 weeks old will I be able to tell yet what his/her personality is?Will I be able to tell if it will be a lap cat or snuggle beside you cat?

  Keep in mind that a good part of this is the owner. Some cats who are lap cats do not like to stay on the lap of someone who moves around or is up and down. So, the owner who wants to have a lap cat needs to mold her behavior to appeal to what her cat wants. (That is the reason some of us get paralyzed from not disturbing the cats for long periods.)

  
  I am getting my kitten from Edie as recommended here. I will let her guide me in deciding which kitten to adopt. That is a very good point. Thank you.

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  RaggyMomma > 06-25-2019, 09:37 AM

  Cat all have their own personalities and can be jerks
  Freyr and Freya were actually cuddly kittens, when they weren't tearing the place apart. However Freya had problems with her spay and had to be separated from Freyr for almost 2 months. That affected their relationship and mine.
  MonAmi and Rune, I am not sure if my 3 week holiday a few weeks after getting them affected our bond.
  I always said they were not cuddly. However now at almost 10 and 8 years the four above have their own way of getting cuddles and love.
  My secret is a blanket, a fuzzy blanket. The minute I put the blanket on and the leg rest up while watching tv, I will have a couple Raggies on me or on the leg rest.
  They all still rather beside then on an that is okay because that California Red is always on top of me..... Another good reason to let a good breeder choose for you.

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  NatsFan78 > 06-25-2019, 10:57 AM

  (06-25-2019, 09:37 AM)RaggyMomma Wrote: Cat all have their own personalities and can be jerks
  Freyr and Freya were actually cuddly kittens, when they weren't tearing the place apart. However Freya had problems with her spay and had to be separated from Freyr for almost 2 months. That affected their relationship and mine.
  MonAmi and Rune, I am not sure if my 3 week holiday a few weeks after getting them affected our bond.
  I always said they were not cuddly.  However now at almost 10 and 8 years the four above have their own way of getting cuddles and love.
  My secret is a blanket, a fuzzy blanket. The minute I put the blanket on and the leg rest up  while watching tv, I will have a couple Raggies on me or on the leg rest.
  They all still rather beside then on an that is okay because that California Red is always on top of me..... Another good reason to let a good breeder choose for you.

  
  I was born missing my left arm from about two inches below my elbow and it affects my blood flow and circulation. I freeze all the time because of that so I have a fuzzy blanket that stays on the back of the couch for me to use year round. Hopefully my kitty will love that! Thank you.

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  HelenMac > 07-15-2019, 10:58 PM

  Both my boys loved being on my lap as kittens but now they are older I have a pillow I place across my lap with a fluffy cover. When Shadow wants a cuddle he pats my knee and I grab the pillow from beside me and put on my lap and he climbs on and goes to sleep with his head on my chest. Zimba head butts me when he wants cuddles I stroke him for a bit then he lies next to me with his head on my arm. Both love their cuddles.
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