| ♥ What is a Bengal cat? ♥ The Bengal breed began with a breeding of a domestic cat to an Asian Leopard, then bred down from the females. The first, second, third, and sometimes fourth generation male cats are infertile. Breeding now is strictly Bengal to Asian Leopard and Bengal to Bengal. Asian Leopards are slightly smaller in size than domestic cats, although Bengals generally weigh between 6-18 pounds, males being larger. The 1st through 4th generation from the Asian Leopard are called F-1s through F-4s, 'F' standing for Filial, or the 'Foundation cats'. After the 4th generation they are called SBT's (Stud Book Tradition) and can be eligible for showing and are considered domestic. Bengal cats are friendly outgoing and energetic companions, they love to play or purrrrr forever in your lap. They will follow you like a dog, come when called, and even learn to play fetch! ♥ What is a Bengals Purr--sonality? ♥ Bengals are not for people who just want a leopard-print cat for decoration. They are extremely active and intelligent, they love to explore and are alert to anything new in their environment. Bengals are very social cats who will follow you around the house and "talk" to you. This is a breed that can be taught the rules of the house with minimal training, and adapts well to other pets in the home. As with any breed of cat, they will scratch if mistreated, however, they are dependable, predictable pets that do not lash out when unprovoked. ♥ How much does a kitten usually cost? ♥ Our kittens are priced individually by their temperament, quality, pedigree, patterns, color, and other factors. Our SBT prices generally start at $600+ for pets to around $800+ for premium pets, $1600+ for breeders, and show quality kittens. F1 kitten prices range from $1500+ for males, and $3000+ for females. All F1 males are sterile so most F1 females will be raised to go into a breeding program. We try to keep our prices reasonable, and offer payment options, so that anyone who really wants one of these lovely kitties can enjoy one. Those prices still out of your budget? We occasionally have retired adults and older kittens at far lower prices, We are also open to kitten back or other "creative" options for breeding kittens/cats going into responsible programs. So, PLEASE don't hesitate to inquire on these or on the possibility of payments or bartering. We do require a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold your pet kitten or $500 for a breeder deposit. See our barter page for items we would be interested in trading. ♥ What About Cat Allergies? ♥ Bengals are a wise choice for people with allergies; their sleek, tightly pelted coat seems to hold less allergens. Sufferers claim that they can tolerate close facial contact with no reactions. Let me clarify that when the claim is made that the Bengal Cat is hypoallergenic, the dictionary definition of hypoallergenic is "Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction" Therefore, we are saying that Bengals are not as likely to cause the same type, or level, of allergic reaction as do many other domestic cat. ♥ What are the fuzzies? ♥ At about three weeks old, a Bengal kitten will develop a dull camouflage coat of white tipped guard hairs we call "The Fuzzies" This is believed to be carried over from the wild ALC where it is needed to help hide and protect them from potential predators. ♥ What is glitter? ♥ Only some Bengals have "glitter". Glitter is not just a shiny coat, but hairs within the fur that truly appear metallic. It appears in sunlight at just the right angles. The glitter moves like wheat in a field, makes the cat sparkling, and is exceedingly hard to photograph. ♥ When can my kitten come home with me? ♥ The kittens are generally ready for adoption at the age of 10 - 12 weeks. At that age, they are litter-box trained, wormed, and will have had their first set of vaccinations. Your kitten will come with his/her vaccination record and a sample of food. ♥ Litter Box Training: ♥ Our kittens have been litter box trained before leaving our home. Accidents will happen as your kitten is young and may be nervous in a new environment. You must show your kitten where she/he can take care of business when you bring him/her home and be watchful the first few days to be sure no bad habits establish. Often times cats like having their own cat box so if you are sharing and having one of the cats expelling outside the box, try providing each cat their own box.... You may be surprised to find your problem is solved. If kittens find an undesirable place to expel their feces or urine there are measures you can take to correct this. Please contact us if you have trouble with this! It is recommended to isolate your new kitten in a smaller environment for a few weeks (like a bathroom) until it gets used to its new surroundings and caregivers. After that initial time period it will be more suitable to allow him/her to get familiar with the larger atmosphere of your home. This is a good way to adjust a new kitten into your home and be sure she/he will use the litter box while in a time period of adjustment. We are ALWAYS here for you after you purchase a kitten from us. Our care for our kittens last their entire lifetime and does not end with the sale. ♥ Our Health Guarantee ♥ We guarantee our kittens to be healthy and free of any contagious disease on the date of sale, guaranteed for a period of 72 hours from the time of purchase with your vet check during that time. Kittens are guaranteed against congenital defects for one year from the date of birth. ♥ Neuter / spaying ♥ Buyer is responsible for spaying/neutering kittens sold as Pets by the age of 5 months. Registration papers will be withheld until seller has proof of neuter/spay, by a licensed veterinarian. ♥ What happens if I don't alter the kitten in the specified amount of time? ♥ You will be signing a contract agreeing to alter your kitten by a specific date. If you change your mind or don't have the cat altered for any reason, you are in breach of your contract. My contract states that you will owe the difference between the pet price and the breeder price and, I reserve the right to repossess the cat. If you honestly change your mind and think you'd like to breed, contact me; and we can see if this kitten would be appropriate to start a breeding program with. Meet me at least half way and we'll see what we can work out. ♥♥♥ |
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