How to tell if a kitten is going to be a lap cat includes considering its age, gender, past history, and of course, personal temperament. And while the answer might not be as black and white as you like, the good thing is that cats can be trained, so it’s all good. If your kitten is curious, confident, and not hissy or shy, you can probably expect them to be more receptive to cuddles. But if your cat doesn’t like to be handled, they won’t like to be cuddled either, though of course, you can change that by giving them some much-needed love and attention. Also, if your cat has suffered trauma as in the case of rescued kittens, you might have to put in a little more effort to make them cuddly. Try testing their temperament by picking them by the scruff of their neck, and if they wiggle a bit but calm down, they'll probably turn out to be lap cats. However, if they’re more on the aggressive side, they likely won’t be too into cuddles.