Bengal cats for sale
Bengal cats for sale
A Foundation Bengal was sold in England for over $40,000.00 in 1998, then a world record for a cat's value apparently. In Jan. 2005 4 F1 kittens went on sale at £80,000 (GPD) each - astonishing. Lord Gay was the seller/breeder. Times have changed somewhat. The prices at mid 2007 for a nice show quality cat will probably cost about $2,500 - $5,000+. Pet prices run to about $650 -$1,250. You get what you pay for. For a healthy, well bred and socialized Bengal cat, the price should be around $1,000. Click here to read about Bengaland a renown Bengal cattery and see some pictures too.
Jean Mill in the USA founded the breed in 1975 by crossing an Asian Leopard cat, a small shy forest dwelling leopard cat weighing around 8 to 10lbs (some say 10-15lbs, check out the link to see how the discrepancy may have come about) with beautiful markings, to a domestic cat. You can read more about these interesting beginning years of Jean Mill's development of this breed and my criticism of her work (yes, I know I'll be in trouble). The objective was to create a sociable domestic cat with the appearance of the leopard. Jean Mill, as I understand it is now retired.
You can read about the development of the Bengal cat and some tips on buying. The Bengal cat is still being developed. Have a look at the work of a renown breeder, Julie Gracie Moseley who runs ZenDada Bengals. You'll see some great pics and information about marbled Bengals. Apart from their beautiful appearance which is so finely captured in Helmi Flick's photographs on this page (and in the photos of Dania and Martin Burtscher), three things immediately come to mind that stand out about this rare and much desired cat. Firstly, and this may surprise some readers, the Bengal cat is still legally (at a technical level) considered to be a wild animal in the UK under The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. As a result it requires a license in the UK. You can read about this anomaly by clicking on this link. Secondly, and this is my opinion having played
with a Bengal cat, they have a level of inquisitiveness and athleticism
that is noticeably above the level of a typical domestic cat. Incidentally, the Asian Leopard defecates in water and this sometimes carries through to SBT (Stud Book Tradition - at least 4 generations from ALC of Bengal to Bengal breeding) Bengals, who may prefer to go to the toilet in the sink, toilet or showers. You get the wonderful coat, the character and behavior; but with these characteristics comes an added responsibility for the human. To use legal language, a higher duty of care is demanded of the human in caring for a Bengal cat (that's purely my opinion). Thirdly, the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), the premier and largest registry of pure bred breeds in the world and based in the USA, do not agree to register the Bengal cat.
Bengal cats for sale photo - ©Helmi Flick A first generation cross is known as an F1. An F2 is the progeny of one F1 parent and one domestic parent (normally another Bengal cat these days).
Although the public will usually adopt/buy an SBT (at least 4 generations from wild), some people would prefer to adopt an F2 as they are to them less like your average cat and more "special" or outstanding. Lord Gray said F2s make good pets and have that wild (desirable) look. By the fourth generation the cats are considered domestic and can be called a Bengal cat. Apparently the most valuable Bengals and the "Bengal cats for sale" are the F1s. A well known breeder says that F1s are not vicious and wild. Although more work is required to handle them and to get used to them. Sometimes they can exhibit what some would consider "weird behavior". F1's are not suitable for families. A litter of 4 was valued at £60,000 to £80,000 apparently! (but see above). Times have changed because Bengal cats are no longer as rare as they were.
Bengal cats for sale have a wonderful temperament. Bengals are affectionate, attentive, outgoing, playful, quick, intelligent, confident, and inquisitive about everything. And they can run very fast....They like to create games and are quick to make the owner play the game of the moment with them. Bengals are extremely curious about anything new brought home, whatever it is. It is worth noting that they are not afraid of water (correction, the majority like it, some have a bath with their human partner) and they like to play in it, sometimes. Bengal cats get along wonderfully with regular domestic cats and dogs. In a study published on or about September 2007 it was concluded that Bengal cats do not have more behavioral problems than other breeds. Thereby de-bunking any misconceptions that Bengals present problems to their owners. The study was carried out with the assistance of Californian rescue centers. However, a Bengal cat does it seems behave a little differently to your usual domestic cat. Read more about behavior by clicking on this link. You might consider a rescue cat rather than Bengal cats for sale. There aren't many though (a good sign).
All good breeders will have this test done be they Bengal cat breeders or breeders of other breeds. You can read more about the scurge of this heart disease by clicking on this link. I have also recently discovered that another inherited disease may affect a Bengal Cat - Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). This disease, like HCM also affects people. Read more about PRA and Bengal cats. It also affects Persians and Abyssinians. I don't know the frequency of occurence. Bengal Cats may be leopard spotted, rosetted, or marbled. A cat is registered as a "spotted tabby", even if it has rosettes. See below for lots more about the coat (there's a lot to know). Accepted Bengal colors are: brown tabby, snow, silver, and silver snow. The snow Bengal colors are seal lynx point, seal sepia tabby, and seal mink tabby. Like all cat lovers I was upset by the fact that these wonderful cats are being stolen and becoming "Bengal cats for sale" to their owners. There's another potential "downside" in producing such a hybrid cat; what of the effects on the wildcat population. Read about it here.
Bengal Cat photo © Helmi Flick People like Snow BengalsThere are three types (a) Seal Mink (b) Seal Sepia (c) Seal Lynx Point. Breeders first developed the Seal Lynx Point. This cat has the color point gene, which is recessive and which is from the Siamese cat. This type of Bengal has blue eyes. By the 1980s the Burmese was out crossed with Bengal cats producing darker Snow Bengals; the Seal Mink and the Seal Sepia being the darkest. You can verify type and lineage courtesy University of California DNA testing.
There is no doubting their popularity amongst cat lovers and the rich and famous. For, example, Jemima Khan got into the news again when she lost (or were they stolen and about to become Bengal cats for sale?) her 2 Bengal cats, one of which at least was given to her by Hugh Grant. Read this story here. Then you've got the reformed frontman to the band "Darkness", Justin Hawkins, who adores Bengal cats and now lives with three (and they do him the world of good no doubt...:-)..). Read that story here. And it doesn't stop there. A lot of really famous people live with Bengal cats. They carry them around town in pet bags or walk with them on leashes (this seems to be not uncommon in the USA). In addition to the above celebs it has been reported that Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Laila Ali, Lord Archer, Jonathan Ross, Kevin Bacon are all Bengal cat owners. You can see why the phrase Bengal cats for sale sums up the situation regarding this cat. Peoples' Facts (or thoughts)
CHEWING FUR Does your Bengal eat false fur or paper? If yes it could be because the paper makes a noise (like prey) and the fur feels like prey. It may be due to a condition called Pica. It is quite common in Oriental and Asian cats and is found in Siamese cats. Remove these object and provide safe alternatives and/or apply a product called Granick's Bitter Apple, which helps deter bad habits. Another possibility is to increase the amount of roughage in the diet, with a high fiber prescription diet and providing plants that are cat safe might help. Pica is defined as an abnormal compulsion to eat things that aren't usually eaten. It is not clear what causes it; weaned to early, anxiety, boredom, diet deficiency or illness. I favor boredom as this breed is very active and needs challenges. RE-HOMING If you can't afford a Bengal try Petfinder.com
CHARACTER F4s Bengal cats for sale are not wild but they are a bit different; They are smarter and more assertive. They do seem to be physically stronger than their appearance would suggest. COMPANION Bengals need the input of the human companion as they are interactive and to a certain extent demanding. If you are away a lot think of getting a companion pet for your Bengal cat, this will help. BREEDERS As for all purebred cats, ask the breeder questions. If the answers are transparent then OK (health certificates come to mind). Cheap Bengal cats for sale may be sickly or badly breed, beware. Think carefully be adopting a Bengal.
REGISTRATION You can register the Bengal with TICA, ACFA, GCCF, and AACE but not the CFA. LEGAL? They are legal in California (guess you knew that :-). They can get stolen. They are best then kept indoors BUT they are active so does this mean this cat gets bored and chews things see above - Pica? Note: As at July 2007 the Bengal cat and wild/domestic hybrids are illegal in Iowa. Check this out in more detail. DECLAW? Don't declaw a Bengal as it may develop biting and urinating habits. Plus it is cruel especially for a cat this athletic. If you want to declaw your cat don't get one. It is against the cats interest to be declawed. CAT RESCUE Bengal Cat Rescue in California but see this page for a comprehensive look at Bengal Cat Rescue. PET STORE Pet store Bengal cats for sale are illegally in the USA. Is this correct (I live in the UK)?
HEALTH I am yet to hear of particular health issues with the Bengal (as is the case for other pure bred cats). This may be due to the fact they are a fairly new breed and breeding has not happened for a long time. Remember the Persian was deliberately bred (gradually altered) over a period of about 55 years. Update: since this page was built, it has come to my notice that Bengal Cats for sale can suffer from the heart disease HCM which is due to a mutated gene. I have made reference to this above on this page. If you'd like to read more click here. Check out these coat types:All the photographs in this section are ©Helmi Flick. When you've glanced at these photographs you might like to read and see more about the Bengal cat coat as it is central to its popularity. You could also read about Bengal cat "glittering", ticking, the fuzzies, details on eye color, the tail and the belly.
What is the origin of the name?The name comes from their scientific classification, "Felis Bengalensis.Where can you buy them?Here are links to clubs and breeders worldwide. I have been careful in selecting these links as good sources of information but cannot guarantee their quality. I'll leave it to you to do the checks - thanks...A good resource to find Bengal cats for sale is to visit TICA (The International Cat Association) website and check out their list of breeders. In contrast to the CFA they register Bengal cats. I have a page on this website on breeders located in Florida, USA. Click here to see a list of TICA breeders. You can visit the website of the International Bengal Cat Society's website by clicking here. For the UK click here to visit the The Bengal Cat Club for information and links etc. about Bengal cats for sale. Sources for Bengal Cats for Sale:
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is to be expected and admired. It is a characteristic that "goes with
the territory" of a hybrid cat of this type and which makes them
"Bengal cats for sale".
ALLERGY As for any cat the Bengal may be allergic to
vaccinations. You can find out by staying at the vets after the
injection and waiting half an hour to see if a reaction happens. A vet
can give a pre-vaccination shot.
RESCUE CENTERS Apparently animal rescue centers discourage
the buying of Bengal cats for sale (is this because they are too wild -
remember the CFA won't register them or to encourage people to adopt a
rescue cat). Don't know if this is a fact, more a thought......
DANGEROUS? At one point in time the South Dakota
Department of Game Fish and Parks believed that the Bengal was a danger
to the human owner. They still might? 
APARTMENTCan
you keep a Bengal cat in an apartment? Yes and No. They are not
made for apartment living. My opinion is no unless it is a very big and
entertaining apartment. A Persian, for example, is much better
adapted for indoor living. Bengals are too active. But if you are
around a lot and there are play areas etc. in your apartment, plus you
take him/her out supervised then perhaps, yes. Please think of the cat.
