What are the differences between male and female cats?

What are the differences between male and female cats?

Arden Moore (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Editor and Author) gives expert video advice on: How do I choose between a kitten and an adult cat?; What are the differences between male and female cats?; What are the pros and cons of a domestic or non-purebred cat? and more...

Speaking in general terms, the difference between male and female cats is that male cats tend to want to roam and tend to get in fights a bit more. That's why I would always encourage you to please neuter your cat. That makes them less apt to fight. Female cats tend to be a bit more independent and can be a little aloof, but they're less apt to roam. But that all said, if you're getting a kitten, no matter if it's a male or a female, you have a perfect opportunity to really shape that cat's personality and temperament with positive reinforcement and many environment enrichments. By that I mean playing with your cat in a purposeful way. You can play a big part in shaping your cat's personality no matter if they're male or female or how they differ to a cat of the opposite sex.