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I may have posted this before, but here we go again.

I don't mean to be sexist or anything, but....our girl cats are always smarter than our boy cats. This remains true for our kitten. Just barely a year old and already out-thinking her older brothers on a regular basis.

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anubis2814
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@Morgan 🌈:autism:(they/them) @nerdybutcute Boy cats are more social and think more in a hive mind. Girl cats are all single mothers and on their own and have to be extra capable.
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anubis2814
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@nerdybutcute @Morgan 🌈:autism:(they/them) This is also where the stereotypes aaround ginger cats and calicos emerged. 80% ginger are male, >95% calico are female.
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Rusty Ring
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On the other hand, my mother always said that boy kitties had more personality. In the course of my life, I've seen what she means. Girl kitties are definitely unique, with their own soul and moods, but boy kitties are the ones most likely to barge in where angels fear to tread. Knocking down the Christmas tree, beating up the neighbour's Labrador, stalking geese that would pound them flat if they ever caught one... maybe it's that intelligence shortfall you suggest, but when it comes to hijinks, my mom was right: most of the rescues you'll be called to do -- and most of the swearing -- will originate with your boy kitties.
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Clara Listensprechen
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Ya, I can't stereotype cats that way because of experience with the ferals over here. They tend to run in polyamorous mini-tribes (prides?) and the latest rendition is this one tribe comprised of one pregnant gal and 2 guys who appear to be gay. When nobody's in heat, the two boys get affectionate with each other. When the one gal is in heat, it's clear which of the two is the daddy because she'll nuzzle with him but for a time would hiss at his guy pal...but not for long.

She killed a squirrel, ate first, and the two boys took the leftovers while she lounged and supervised. As big with kittens as she is, she showed prowess that made her the leader of that particular pack, and she didn't mind the presence of both of 'em. I wonder how things will be when she delivers.

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