Does anyone know anybody with a bengal cat?

Question

I've read interesting things about this partially "wild" breed of cat. Just wondering if any of you out there have any experience with them. Is it scary owning a wild cat ? Are they friendly, or just nice to look at?

Answer 1

I had one and I loved him so much. He was a beautiful cat and very smart,loved to play and was very aerobatic. He was a bit slow to get used to me- I got him at 6 months-so maybe if you get a baby it would be easier-but I think trust is a big issue for this cat-as my guy wasn't also nice to him-so my cat stayed away from him. He was somewhat talkative-meaning he cried for attention. I definitely recommend getting one

Answer 2

Hi there...Bengals are typically pretty much like any other housecat but a bit more hyperactive. They 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. Bengals should never be declawed as it leads to overcompensation with vicious biting as well inappropriately soiling 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 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.

Consider visiting the Bengal Cat Website to learn more details about the breed: http://www.tibcs.com/main.aspx

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).

Answer 3

Yes, we actually breed Bengals and they are the most wonderful animals! As long as you have an F4 generation or lower they are recognized and we are able to register them. They are in no way shape or form scary! Any animal regardless of the breed, generation or otherwise can become feral if not properly raised and or socialized. I did notice there is ALOT of miss-information floating around about the Bengal breed. Speaking to reputable breeders and going to www.tibc.com AND http://tibcs.com/main.aspx You will learn quite abit about Bengals and how they really are! Yes I am a reputable breeder of Bengals and I'm actually working on going into the judging program! Lots of fun!!! =)

Answer 4

I have known several bengal and the are a peculiar breed. Most seem to be very vocal. They are not wild they yet they are an exspensive breed. They are the same size as your ordinary domestic house cat. Although some seem to be a little larger.

Answer 5

My girlfriend has Bengals...it depends on their breeding how "wild" they are. I once spent 3 days chasing one of her cats around the house to put a drop of flea medication on the back of her neck...I opted for a more laid back breed.

Answer 6

my father has wild cats and I can say it is scary being around them, but in the same way it is kinda neat because its something new to be around. something un-common.I'm not sure about a bangel CAT but I can say this he has a bangel tiger and a few other big cats like that and some a little smaller like mountain lions.. and even with the smaller ones which are about the size of a very big house cat it is very scary being around them just because the fact that they are natural hunters. I would say that they are more nice to look at than they are friendly. They can be friendly but you could never let you guard down, thats how accidents happen.

Answer 7

I have a good friend who has 2 Bengals. They are wonderful kitties. They do have a little bit of a wilder nature about them, as far as their hunting and survival instincts, but they are very friendly and loving besides being beautiful.

Answer 8

They're not really wild cats. They're just a large spotted breed of housecat. They're a little crazy, and they tend to wreck houses, but they're perfectly friendly.

Answer 9

if ur talking about a big wild cat then ur so mean!keeping wild animals as pets just to look at them is cruel abuse.would u want to ber kept in a cage all day and be looked at by a bunch of idoits??think about that

Answer 10

http://www.savannahcatbreed.com/faq.shtml. they are beautiful!!!!!!!!! hope i helped.

adelina =)