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What
are the primary characteristics of a Bengal?
A. First and most important, Bengals
are fun! How lucky we all are to have pets like
these! Bengals really are charming as well
as great to look at. From traits such as playing
in water and playing fetch, Bengals are a step
above other felines when it comes to playtime.
Bengals do bond with their owners. Male and
female alike are affectionate. If you have more
than one cat, they will not depend on you as
much. If you have only one Bengal, be prepared
for a sleeping buddy, and a lap cat. When you
come home, they greet you with a need for love.
When you decide to make the move to a Bengal
cat, it is a refreshing change.
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What's a Bengal cat's
personality like?
No one word can sum it up.
Confident, outgoing, friendly,
the list goes on. What is
important is what a Bengal is
not. They are not aloof, not
skittish, not "to themselves".
I've maintained that a Bengal is
more like a dog than a cat.
Really. For instance, because of
their heritage, Bengals are not
afraid of water. Most like to
play in it. Leave the shower
door open and soon your Bengal
will wander in. Bengals will
fetch with the right tactic.
Once you find a favorite toy,
toss it. Then reward with a kind
repetitious word and treat.
Bengals use their paws like
hands quite often. They cradle
their toys on their chests and
hide them from other pets.
Needless to say, Bengals are
intelligent. Both male and
female Bengals become even
better pets once fixed. Don't
fear that the operation will
impact your Bengals personality,
other than for the better. It's
also a mistake if you don't,
especially with the boys. At
maturity, a boy Bengal will mark
his territory if not fixed.
Bengals are great climbers and
love heights. A cat tree is a
good idea for any household with
cats but a real must if
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What
does a Bengal cost?
A pet kitten costs from
approximately $400 to $800. These prices are on
average. Bengals sold as pets are the most
inexpensive, and top show quality Bengals are
the most expensive, which can cost about $2000.
In some countries or catteries, prices may be
much higher than this. Our Bengals will average
$500-750 for dynamite kitten pet quality Bengals.
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Is the
breed recognized?
TICA
has recognized the Bengal, and there are many
Champion Bengals. Our breeding program has
Bengals of champion blood. Only recently, the
summer of 1997, has ACFA once again allowed
Bengals show status.
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