Is it possible to find affordable Bengals.

[hopehacker]

Your Bengal is beautiful Lynx, and your big red tabby pretty handsome as well.

I guess I'm gonna just have to wait until I get some money saved, so I can get a Bengal kitten. I would happily adopt an older Bengal, but with a kitten it probably would be easier for it to have respect for my elder boy. A grown cat might want to pick on the old guy.

 

[misha]

I never have been able to understand why some people want Bengals to go to people who've had them before either. "Quirky" as somebody else said is a good way to describe them, but there's nothing that strange about them. Mine is more talkative, and definitely much louder than the other cats, is fairly active & likes water (he digs in the water bowl, which drives me nuts), other than that he is just a regular cat. I think the biggest shock I got was when I got my Siamese cat. LOL.

If you want a cat who will sleep 23 hours a day, then a Bengal probably wouldn't suit, other than that they're fine. One word of caution though, buy from a cattery where the cats are very well socialised! & the Bengals have had lots of interaction with humans.

I don't know why but I've found purebred cats are more expensive in America (I'm in Australia). I paid $1000.00 (around $400-450US)for my Bengal, who is show quality, but on another Aussie site I see them being sold for around $500.00 Australian (about $200-250US). Bengals in particular have come down a lot in price in the past year or so since we have a lot more breeders here now.

Julia.

 

[hopehacker]

Hi Misha,

I've noticed that Siamese cats can be pretty "quirky" themselves. My old 17 1/2 year old Siamese has calmed down alot, so he's really mellow these days, but when he was young, he was curtain climber, very active boy, who played fetch and who had a thing about glasses of liquid. I could never leave a glass of water, milk or soda around, because he always put his paw in it and tipped it over. He could never stand to see a full glass of any liquid without tipping it over. My 6 year old Siamese is even more of a character, and he is highly intelligent.

From what I have studied about Bengals, in many ways they have a lot of the same traits as Siamese. That's what I'm looking for. I'm definately not looking for a kitty that sleeps all of the time. I like a little bit of the devil in my kitties.

I feel like everyone has to be a first time Bengal owner, at some point. I also figure that if I'm used to some pretty quirky Siamese cats, I should adjust easily to the quirks of the Bengal. In fact I'm sure I'll just adore what ever Bengal I will be lucky enough to bring into my life.

 

[misha]

Hi HopeHacker,

In my opinon, I'd say that Bengals are similar to Siamese. They're very active, quite naughty & very loud. Well, that's to say MY Bengal is. You can make generalisations but you can't say every Bengal is like that obviously.

I will admit that my Bengal isn't the smoochiest of cats, and I thought that it was a Bengal thing. But, I've got to know a few Bengal breeders & they assure me that it's not the case. I just don't think my Bengal was given as much socialisation as he could have been given. This is why I made a point of really picking your breeder properly. Make sure he/she handles the cats daily.

The one thing I was surprised about was just how loud Loki meows. I have two Siamese & they pale in comparison to my Bengal. He really yells at you. I must admit though I like loud cats, and I like naughty cats, so Loki suited me fine. He's even mellowed out a bit & is definitely more cuddly than he used to be, but where my Burmese are ALWAYS looking for a lap to cuddle up on, Loki will only come to you for cuddles on his terms. I know there are people who want cats to be seen but not heard. My auntie is like that, she has three cats and they have only limited interraction with her, but if you want a cat that will be a BIG part of your life, then a Bengal would probably suit.

Julia.

 

[bengal cats]

Bengals have more energy than most cats. Some say they don't I say they do. JMO

Bengals are not rare you can find a ton of Bengal breeders all over the world.

I would not say you have to have had a Bengal in the past to own one.Bengals are no different than any other cat. However to own a foundation Bengal (first 3 generations from the leopard cat) I would say yes then.

Being a Bengal breeder I can tell you pet quality Bengals start at $500 and go up. However if you are looking for a Bengal to breed prices start at $1000 and go up. When buying a Bengal you should vist the breeder and get to the kittens in their home. If you can not handle the cat/kitten or the breeder can not handle them then go some place else. You should be able to handle a Bengal without a problem. My Bengals are very loving almost to loving. I have a few who ride on my shoulder. Some who shower with us. Yes, some of them love water. I have some who like to get in the cupboards.

Try looking at www.bengalcat.com and www.tibba.8k.com

I am more than happy to help anyone with questions.

Best way to contact me is email. I don't come to the site very often.

 

[sherral46]

Have you found a home for him yet?

 

[sas]

Ti, the Vermont bengal, has a new home. Thank you Beth, for adopting him.

May you both (along with your other dear pets) live happily ever after.

Thanks so much,
Sas

 

[mom of 10 cats]

A cat came into the shelter this past week who definitely looks like she has some Bengal in her. She has a very wedged face and incredible swirling markings.

Give Lily a peek:

http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?act...review=1&row=0

 

[hopehacker]

She's a cutie. But a little too far away for me to travel.