Your experience with A Bengal cat?
Yes i do own a bengal,and i love him very much but he does come with problems.I got my bengal from a really top breeder here in australia.She called him a special needs kitty,he was adopted out to a middle aged couple and returned to the breeder because he was hissing and stuff at the grand children.Now i have the paper work from the breeder and vet at his 11 week checkup,it says he was healthy and very social.So what happened at these peoples house i guess we will never know.Raj my bengal will not let anyone pick him up,i don't think he will ever sit in my lap.But he shows me affection in his own way,and at times he can be very demanding when he wants to be patted.I find it hard when i pick my moggy to hug and kiss him,and Raj is watching us,you can see he wants to be loved this way,but if he comes up to me to be loved the same way as my moggy he gets close and you can see his mind goes into panic mode,he see's love as a hurt full thing i find this so sad.I am also recovering from being mauled from him.He hadn't had his nailed clipped ever i think,they needed to be trimmed because he kept getting them caught in blankets and the couch etc.Im not going to go into it ,but it was very traumatic for him and me .It's been a month and my wounds haven't healed and i will be scard for life.But i love Raj so much,he is very funny and he is very well behaved.He has never gone to the toilet outside his litter box,and i hardly ever have to tell him off.My moggy is always up to no good compared to Raj.Raj is getting better,but he will never be a normal cat,because he isn't a normal feline,he is a Hybrid cat and he is part wild and you will never completely tame all bengals.In truth i waited until my forties to get a bengal and my sons had grown up and were working fill time before i brought a bengal into my home.I have plenty of time to spend with him,and i have bucket fulls of patience to deal with him.You need to understand yes bengals are beautiful animals and they can be an amazing cat to own,but they are hard work and they take up alot of your time,but i would never give up my bengal.When i took him on i promised the breeder he would have a forever home,and a forever home he will have.
Why are bengal cats soo damn expensive?
The main reason Bengals are so expensive is that they're a relatively new breed, and to "create" the Bengal cat is not an easy task. To create the Bengal breed, the serval (wild) Asian Leopard Cat is bread with a domestic cat, such as an Egyptian Mau. In order to even obtain a serval, one must be licensed and experienced (or have a mentor) in the handling, feeding, enclosure, health, and other such needs of a wild cat. Servals are simply not indoor "pet" cats. Owning a serval is a huge expense. Breeding a serval Asian Leopard Cat with a domestic cat gets tricky, and the first (and sometimes second) generation males (F-1/ F-2) are often sterile. Breeding is a very large expense as well, due to feeding, vetting, vaccination, and birthing needs for the mother and litter. Once you get to generation F-4, you've got a fully domestic breed of the Bengal cat, but as you see, in order to get to F-4 is not only a challenge, it's expensive. Breeders usually do not make a whole lot of money from their catteries, and the business of Bengals is mostly done out of love of the breed. If you're looking for a Bengal, but cannot afford the price, try The Bengal Cat Rescue Network, or www.petfinder.com. You are not likely to find a Bengal at your local shelter. You can also try to locate your nearest Bengal breeder and ask if they have any retired breeders for adoption. I bought 2 purrrfectly wonderful Bengal cats this way. I got my female Bengal when she was retired at 2.5 years old. She originally cost the breeder $2,500 + shipping + vet bills - but she only cost me $125 to adopt... I adopted a male retired breeder for $150, and he's 9 years old. Adopting these two have brought a lot of love and entertainment into our house, and they're the most amazing cats I've ever encountered. Please note that Bengal cats are not for everyone. They're extremely energetic, they demand a LOT of attention, and can become destructive if they become bored or feel neglected. It's really a lot like having a puppy around rather than a cat. This breed will not lay around the house all day and/or sleep in your lap. They must explore, run, jump, and have a high-protein diet. I hope this helps!
What type of cat is better: Bengal or Munchkin?
Mr Percy has it pretty well nailed, for a first time owner, neither one. A Bengal is not a domestic cat, but a hybrid, a cross between a domestic cat and a wild Asian Leopard Cat. Very active and playful, but if you fail to provide them with enough toys and activity to keep them amused, they will find their own ways to have fun and these might be destructive to your stuff. These cats are usually recommended only for experienced cat owners. As for munchkins, these cats are not a natural breed, but are bred with a mutation for dwarfism, which makes them have very short legs. Some find this cute, but it also can lead to other skeletal problems, some of which can be fatal. As for breeds, if you really want a purebred spotted kitty, you might consider an Ocicat, a purely domestic breed with no wild blood. We are owned by two of these wonderful felines. They generally bond strongly to their humans and will follow them around the house, come when called, and generally like to be around them. While they really are devoted pets, they are not super clingy lovey animals, and usually are not really lap cats. One of our daughters complains about them, because she wants cats that she can "hug and squeeze", and that is just not how Ocis are. They are very intelligent, active and playful, most will play fetch and can be taught tricks. Because of this bond with people, they do NOT like being left alone for long periods. Before we adopted our second Oci, our first girl would actually complain loudly whenever she knew that both of us were leaving the house. I provided some links to some breed information, but you need to be aware that while not quite a much of a handful as a Bengal or Savannah, they are still a very active breed and you need to have some play times with them every day. For a first time owner I think I would still suggest an adult shelter rescue, whose personality you can evaluate for yourself. If I were you I would go to my local shelter and look into a young adult cat, rather than a kitten. Kittens are cute but can be little balls of energy without much judgment, and can be a real handful to raise. Also, remember that it is impossible to accurately predict what the kitten's temperament will be after they are grown.
Is a bengal cat/ kitten good for beginners?
i have never owned a pet cat, until recently i wouldnt even have thought about it. but i love animals and have had them alll my life. just never had a cat? are they good, first time pets? also kitten or Cat?? thanks
Do bengal cats make good pets?
Troys Bucket: You shouldn't talk before you know what's actually happening. I was thinking of getting a bengal cat from a nearby bengal rescue. :) So from everybody's description, it sounds, basically, like the bengal cat is actually more like a dog?(- the constant attention wanting) That's fine with me, or maybe a little bit better. I'm always looking for a challenge, anyways.