I prefer the Montre out of these two. And for a Minion...I don't know, maybe Tatikati?

I always look HERE for minion help. And I'd go with the montre.

- I'm biased, as one of my pets was at one time a Hydrus Montre.

If you're looking for cat-like minions, my friend's pet Elian has a TC full of them. Perhaps you'll find one of interest.

Or maybe...

montre for sure and maybe an axolityl for the minion?