Make sure to familiarize yourself with the Pet Lemon Law before purchasing your pet. You will only be encouraging the wrong kind of breeder or dealer, and you ll be taking on a load of trouble. There are plenty of healthy, good-natured cats from good places that deserve your dollars. The gender is entirely up to your preference. Some folks claim that males are a bit calmer and friendlier than females, but that s a rough generalization, and depends on the individual cat.
Males are also a bit more likely to spray urine or have urinary tract problems than females.
But happily, that is still a minority of cats. Haircoat is another factor. Longhaired cats are gorgeous, but they can be a lot more work, especially if they have a dense undercoat that mats easily. They must be trained from day one to accept brushing and combing. Plus cats with dense undercoats tend to shed a lot.