I only remember my first bear cub in New Leaf. It was Vladimir, and it was love a first sight. I still have him in my town after playing for over three years.
I definitely can't remember my very first one ever, but my first for New Leaf was actually Stitches! He was a starter in my town all the way back in 2013. I had no idea he was going to end up extremely popular, I gave him to someone who wanted him and I remember her being so happy she said she cried. ; w;
I think my first cub in New Leaf was Tammy or Maple. I just want Vladimir! Stitches just lives in my town and I don't want him anymore, ughh. Tammy was one of my first villagers and Maple went to my town by Streetpass.