I believe there are so many factors that go into a cat's personality. Yes, the parents .... and then the socializing the kittens get from their mom, the breeder environment. Bengals are bred to have a sweet temperament. If they are left with their mom and siblings at least 12 weeks, they will have been socialized by their mom and ready to leave the nest. The breeder will play a huge role as well. If the mom and kittens are kept in an enclosure or cage and not allowed around humans or children, they will not be as socialized for human contact as a breeder who allows the kittens to roam freely around her house, children and pets.
One breeder allows the fathers to have access to the kittens after a week and she says it makes all the difference in the world as he helps with the grooming of the kittens.
A cat's personality will also continue to develop with the new owners, so a lot will depend on you as well. Raiden's dad loved belly rubs and Raiden does, too. Raiden's mom loved to ride on shoulders -- Raiden does not!
Enjoy your kitty!
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