I am getting a bengal cat worth 700 dollars and i was wondering if anyone has had one of these cats.?

Answer 1

Hi Sadie...Bengals are very vocal and always interested in everything their owners are doing. Many love water and a few will take showers with their owners. They certainly enjoy affection however only on their own terms as they rarely like being held or are lap cats. However, some are an exception to this rule. Ideally, they may not be a good fit for young children, because children want to cuddle and Bengals are far from being such a cat. They are a very hyperactive cat.

Bengals should never be declawed as it leads to overcompensation with vicious biting as well inappropriately soiling (urinating/defecating) around the home. Something we have witnessed too frequently with the rescues we take in. Many enjoy the company of another kitty or dog as they don't like to be without attention too long, however again there are few who are exceptions to this rule.

Bengals should never be allowed to roam freely outdoors as they are apt to be stolen and later sold sometimes for profit. However, they will take to leash training easily and it is the safest way to give them some of the outdoor enjoyment.

Many Bengals require a healthier diet of closer to raw as many suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)--loose stools syndrome. Royal Canin 27 is generally what Bengal breeders use to feed their cats since this is highly endorsed with The Int'l Cat Assoc (TICA). There are premium brands such as Innova EVO or Nature's Variety Prairie (see other diets listed below) that help easy the problem with IBS. Any of the cat foods that contains the ingredient corn, corn meal causes severe bowel distresses so it's best to choose cat food products that steer clear of these ingredients.

To learn more about Bengals consider joining the Bengal Chat forum: http://www.chat24.oli.us/hdw/yabb/YaBB.cgi. or http://www.bengalcatforums.com/forums/

As a rescuer we always let new Bengal families know if in event there's a time in the future you are unable to keep your bengal perhaps to allergies, medical illness in the family or moving overseas, etc all responsible Bengal breeders WILL take their cats back (no questions asked) as it is their ethical agreement with TICA in the sale of the kittens. There are also Bengal rescuers located all over the world and we are also willing to help with rehoming if necessary. We try to keep Bengals from ending up in the shelters as many euthanize them quickly believing they are a wild cat and not safe as a pet, when in fact they are domesticated since they are four or more generations removed from their wild relative the Asian Leopard Cat (ALC).

Diets for Bengals:
Their diet should consist of very high protein rather than the usual commercial cat food, which contains corn, corn meal and preservative fillers... for example those would be: IAMS, Science Diet, Purina, Whiskas and many others...essentially, anything from the grocery store and pet stores. The reason being is that Bengals commonly suffer from lifelong Irritable Bowel Syndrome so if you live in a large metropolitan city look for a specialty pet store that carries any of the following products to help minimize his bowel distresses:
Innova EVO: http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=product-detail&pxsl=%2F%2Fproduct%5B%40id%3D%271255%27%5D
Nature's Variety Praire: http://www.naturesvariety.com/content.lasso?page=1352
California Natural: http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=product-detail&pxsl=%2F%2Fproduct%5B%40id%3D%2772%27%5D
Wellness: http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/wellness/cat_index.html
Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul: http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/products/cats/
Life's Abundance: http://www.healthypetnet.com/HealthyPetNet/(aoxb5xaxe0qw2b45x5l5v13l)/Products/ProductList.aspx?Ath=False&realname=&hdr=&cat=0&category=Cat_Food

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I am getting a bengal cat worth 700 dollars and i was wondering if anyone has had one of these cats.?

Answer 3

My wife raises a champion line of Bengal cats. At $700 you're getting a "run of the mill" quality cat. A good show quality cat would run you $2000 or better. This doesn't make it a bad cat, I'm sure it's just fine, it's just not a show quality cat. The different patterns that the coats have is a determining factor in show vs. breed vs.pet quality. Along with ear, and eye placement, and size. and a host of other factors. The standard of the breed can be reviewed at www.tica.org. Make sure you have a contract with your breeder that has a health guarantee, and take it to a vet for a checkup as soon as you get it. Not to scare you that there's anything wrong, it's just what we tell customers to do when we sell a kitten. Also make sure your vet has experience with bengals. Some of the vaccinations given to bengals are of a different form than regular cats. Killed types only. DO NOT give the cat modified live type vaccinations. They could have a bad reaction to it and get very ill. If you have no plans to breed the cat, please get it "fixed" as soon as possible. I shouldn't have to preach about pet overpopulation. Do your best to keep your Bengal inside because they do tend to roam, and because of their exotic looks they tend to be stolen quickly if they're seen outside.
Bengals are a hybrid cross between an asian leopard cat, a wild cat common to several parts of asia, and a domestic cat, commonly an abbyssinian. Unless you have stumbled upon a breeder selling their development stock, your cat will be at least 4 generations decended from it's wild ancestor. Your breeder should be able to show you a pedigree.
Bengals were first bred in California in the '60s by a very nice lady named Jean Mills. She lives in Covina if I remember right.
Bengals aren't a lap cat by any means. Yes they will sometimes get into your lap, but they are very curious even for a cat. They are very active, and playful like a kitten well into their adult years. Their fur is finer than a normal cat, and it feels more like a "pelt"
than regular fur. Some of them have what's called a glitter coat. Hold your cat up to the light, and see if you can see any sparkling in the fur. Their nails are different than a normal cats too. They hook down at a different angle, and can be suprisingly sharp. It's a throwback to their wild ancestor, because they would fish for food when they could. You might notice that your cat seems longer than a regular cat, it has an extra vertabre in its back. Bengals are definately NOT wilder than a regular cat they're more active, but typically not any more mean than any other cat. You should look forward to many active enjoyable years with your new Bengal. Good Luck. Don't know where you're located, but there's a cat show in Arcadie Ca. the weekend of Jan 20 and 21st. The address is the masonic lodge at 50 duarte rd. in arcadia. Come out and see not only the bengals in show, but just about any other breed you can think of too.

Answer 4

If you pay 700 dollars for a cat, you have to give your head a good shake. I'll give you one for free, right now!

Answer 5

For 700 it's most likely a scam. those cats Yes I have 2 cost me $1500.00 ''EACH'' and I went through 2 other people who thought they were going to scam me till they saw my husband was an LAPD police officer . $700.00 is cheap for that cat especially that long ago my mom bought one 8 years ago she paid $4.000.00

Answer 6

Yes I have

Answer 7

OMG! Don't take it, they will turn into a human and steal everything you own!! BEWARE BEWARE!!