Bengal Kittens for sale
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Bengal kittens are like little leopards with the heart of a house cat—wildly beautiful, endlessly curious, and fiercely loving.
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Bear, Purebred Bengal Female Kitten
Meeko, Purebred Bengal Male Kitten
Maya, Purebred Bengal Female Kitten
Toby, Purebred Bengal Male Kitten
Shipping and Delivery - We ship throughout the United States and Canada
When you express interest in adopting or purchasing a kitten by reaching out to us, our dedicated team will promptly get in touch with you within 6 hours or less. During this initial contact, we will provide you with comprehensive information about the kitten you’re interested in, including its breed, age, health status, and personality traits. Additionally, we’ll share up-to-date, high-quality photos so you can see the kitten’s current appearance and condition.
Along with this, we’ll send you a detailed sales contract that clearly outlines all the terms and conditions of the purchase. This document will cover important aspects such as pricing, payment methods, health guarantees, return policies, and any other relevant details. We encourage you to take your time to carefully review the contract, ensuring you fully understand and agree to all the terms before proceeding.
Once you’ve reviewed the contract and are satisfied with the terms, you can sign it and send us a copy. Upon receiving the signed contract, we’ll move forward to finalize the purchase. Our team will then coordinate the logistics of shipping and delivery, ensuring your new kitten is safely and comfortably transported to your specified location. We’ll keep you updated throughout the entire process, providing tracking information and delivery estimates so you know exactly when to expect your new furry family member.
Our goal is to make the entire process as smooth, transparent, and stress-free as possible, ensuring both you and your new kitten have a positive experience from start to finish.
Bengal Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Appearance, Personality, History, Care, & Helpful Information for Pet Owners
Bengals are beautiful, wild-looking, and smart cats. These hybrid cat breeds are growing in popularity due to their pattern and personality, and they stay about the same size as a large domestic house cat. Bengal cats were developed by breeding Asian leopard cats (Felis bengalensis) with domestic cats like the Abyssinian, Egyptian Mau, or American shorthair. Read on to learn all about the Bengal cat breed.
- Breed Overview
Personality:Â Affectionate, energetic, animated
Weight:Â Up to 20 pounds but generally about 12 pounds
Length:Â Up to 18 inches
Coat Length:Â Short hair, Long hair (variant)
Coat Colors:Â Brown tabby, seal sepia tabby, seal mink tabby, seal lynx point, black silver tabby, seal silver sepia tabby, seal silver mink tabby, and seal silver lynx point
Coat Patterns:Â Spotted or marbledÂ
Eye Color:Â Green or gold
Lifespan:Â Up to 15 years
Hypoallergenic:Â No
Origin:Â United States
Characteristics of the Bengal Cat
Although Bengal cats are wonderfully wild-looking, they don’t usually grow much bigger than a hunky house cat (about 12 pounds) and are full-grown in about a year. These cats have a personality that is as appealing as their appearance. The Bengal is affectionate, playful, and can get along with people of all ages as well as other pets. This is an energetic cat and likes room to play.
History of the Bengal Cat
While there were previous attempts at breeding African leopard cats and domestic cats, the Bengal cat hybrid is credited to Jean Sudgen Mill in the 1970s. She acquired hybrids from Dr. Willard Centerwall who was breeding them at Loyola University to study their genetics. She bred the hybrids with domestic cats to produce a breed that had the personality of a domestic cat and an exotic look.1 Greg and Elizabeth Kent crossed African leopard cats with Egyptian Maus to develop a line of Bengal cats as well.
Hybrids are denoted by the generations they are away from their wild ancestry, with F1 denoting the first generation, which has one African leopard cat (ALC) parent. F2 has one ALC grandparent, and F3 has one ALC great-grandparent. It is thought that by F3 the cats have the temperaments of domestic cats. To be shown, the International Cat Association (TICA) accepts only cats of F4 or more generations removed from having an ALC ancestor. Today, most Bengal cats are bred from other Bengal cats.
| Affection Level | Medium to High |
| Friendliness | Medium to High |
| Kid-Friendly | Medium to High |
| Pet-Friendly | Medium to High |
| Exercise Needs | Medium |
| Playfulness | High |
| Energy Level | High |
| Intelligence | High |
| Tendency to Vocalize | Low |
| Amount of Shedding | Low |
Bengal cats were first recognized as an experimental breed by TICA in 1983 and received full recognition in 1993. The Bengal cat gained breed recognition by the Cat Fancier’s Association in 2016. They are also recognized for registration by the American Cat Fanciers Association, the Canadian Cat Association, and the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy.
Bengal Cat Care
Most Bengal cats today are several generations removed from the African leopard cat, so they require no special care they are simply large house cats. You can brush your cat weekly to remove dead hair and help prevent hairballs. Trim your cat’s nails every couple of weeks, and make sure your cat’s litter box is cleaned daily.
Bengal cats are active and like to jump, so you should provide a climbing tree and opportunities for your cat to find a perch to survey the room. Provide interactive toys to engage your cat. Spend time playing together; you can train your cat to fetch and catch the laser dot.
Bengal cats often love water, a trait that most house cats do not possess. You may have to be careful that your aquarium does not become a fishing pond. You might even offer a small backyard pool for water play if your yard is secure enough to prevent escape.
As with any cat, a Bengal cat is best kept as an indoors-only cat. That protects them from catching diseases from other animals, getting into fights, being attacked by predators, or being hit by vehicles.
Common Health Problems
Your Bengal cat will need all of the same immunizations and preventative health treatments as a domestic cat. They are not immune to the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) like their ALC ancestor. Purebred cat breeds are more prone to genetic diseases than mixed-breed domestic cats because their gene pool is smaller.
Some of the conditions Bengals can be prone to include:
- Autosomal recessive disorder, which causes early blindness in young cats2
Ofri, Ron et al. Characterization of an Early-Onset, Autosomal Recessive, Progressive Retinal Degeneration in Bengal Cats. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science vol. 56,9 (2015): 5299-308. doi:10.1167/iovs.15-16585
- Entropion (the rolling in of the eyelids)
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Feline infectious peritonitis, a deadly disease that results from a coronavirus infection
Appearance
Bengals are large, muscular cats with long faces and large ears. Most are short-haired, but there is a long-haired variant. The Bengal breed is not considered hypoallergenic.
Bengals are best loved for their wild-looking markings. Rosettes, marbling, spots, and stripes make up the leopard patterns that varying Bengals display, but their official markings are only spotted or marbled. The patterns are always outlined in black, chocolate, or grey/silver.
Bengal coat colors are called brown tabby (most common), seal sepia tabby, seal mink tabby, seal lynx point, black silver tabby, seal silver sepia tabby, seal silver mink tabby, and seal silver lynx point. All shades of brown to black make up the markings and the brown tabbies typically have white background fur on their whisker pads, chin, chest, abdomen, and inner legs. Bengals’ eyes are green or gold.
Diet and Nutrition
Bengals eat what other house cats eat—cat food. But, this generalization can be tricky. Many owners prefer to feed a grain-free diet or raw diet to their Bengals, especially if they are within the first three generations. For most Bengal owners, purchasing a formulated, grain-free diet is the most practical way to feed their cats.
Bengal Cat Overview
Bengal cats make perfect pets for families looking for unusual, affectionate playmates that aren’t too wild. They are big, sturdy cats that enjoy jumping and climbing, so cat trees (and patience) are a must. Bengals can accept some alone time, but they enjoy interacting with their humans and will demand attention when they want it.
Pros
Beautifully exotic, wild-looking cats
Fun and affectionate
Get along with other cats or dogs
Cons
Might “fish” for aquarium inhabitants
Demands a lot of attention
Prone to eye conditions and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Are Bengal cats legal to own?
Most late-generation Bengal cats are legal to own without a permit. Check your local laws before purchasing one, and make sure you have documentation of generational status.
Are Bengal cats good pets for families?
Bengal cats are much tamer than their wild ancestors and relatives; they make fun, engaging house cats for families.
How much do Bengal cats cost?
Bengal cats generally cost between $1,500 and $3,000 from reputable breeders.
What Makes Bengal Cats Unique?
You know what really gets us about bengals? It’s not just their wild looks, though those rosettes are stunning. It’s their intelligence. we had a bengal kitten for sale last summer who figured out how to open the treat cabinet on day three. Their problem-solving abilities just blow me away sometimes.
Understanding Bengal Cat Pricing and Value
Let’s talk about the Bengal cat price USA situation because honestly, it’s gotten a bit wild lately. Keep seeing these “bargain” Bengal cats for sale that make me cringe. Quick reality check: quality Bengals are not cheap, and there’s a good reason for that. Every purebred Bengal cat for sale from PetSmart Cats comes with generations of health testing behind it.
The Blue Bengal Revolution
Something interesting happening in the breeding world – blue Bengal kittens are really taking off. Started working with a blue Bengal cat for sale programs about five years back. The blue Bengal cat price tends to run higher than traditional colors, but these cats are absolutely mesmerizing. Recently we had a blue Bengal kitten for sale litter that… actually, let me back up and explain why these colors are so special.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We have got quite a few Bengal kittens for sale USA-wide right now, and here’s what we tell everyone: Don’t just focus on patterns. Sure, those Bengal cats for sale near me listings might show gorgeous coats, but personality matching matters more. A bangal cat (and yes, people still spell it that way – drives me nuts!) needs the right environment to thrive.
The Reality of Bengal Ownership
Before we talk about Bengals for sale, let’s have an honest discussion about lifestyle fit. These aren’t your typical lap cats. Had someone return a Bengal cat for sale once because it was “too active.” Yea, that’s kind of their thing. They are part time acrobats, full time entertainers, and overtime energy machines.
Price Considerations and Quality
Speaking of Bengal cats for sale price – there’s something that needs addressing. Been seeing some concerning trends in Bengal kittens for sale advertisements lately. Here is the deal: quality costs. When you see Bengal cat price listings way below market, that should raise eyebrows.
Living with Bengal Cats
The bengal cats personality… where do I even start? My house is basically a cat gymnasium because these athletes need vertical space. Remember that viral video of a bengal cat scaling a refrigerator? Pretty standard Tuesday around here.
Health and Care Essentials
One thing about having Bengal cats for sale that really matters – health testing. Lost count of how many times I’ve had to explain why our prices reflect quality breeding practices. Every kitten gets:
Full genetic panel
Two vet checks
Health guarantee And yes, that affects cost, but it’s non-negotiable in my book.
At PetSmart Cat, we are committed to matching you with the perfect cats for lifelong companionship selected from the best breeders in the States.
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