 We see many posts, questions and comments online asking about the cost and time associated with breeding purebred registered Bengals so we thought we would outline some of the costs required to successfully become Bengal breeders as well as to outline some of the issues we faced as we got started.
As we started researching Bengal breeding and looking for kittens to start our program we were surprised to get responses from Bengal breeders such as "We don't sell to breeders" A little bit of a surprise given that a breeder had to of agreed to sell them kittens to start their programs. We are still new to breeding Bengals so we are not sure why the negative attitudes from some established breeders but to be honest the negative and sometimes hostile responses were the exception and not the rule. We found most Bengal breeders to be helpful and open with their advice and guidance. A special note of thanks to Greg Joseph of Bangalore Bengals in Los Angeles for being very open and receptive to answering questions before and after we bought our Stud Male (Sharm Sascha of Bangalore) from him. People ask, why are Bengal kittens so expensive and the answer is not really that complicated. It costs a lot to properly test and raise Bengal kittens as well as properly housing your breeders in a clean, safe and open environment.. Below is a breakdown of some of the costs associated with Bengal Breeding. We do NOT cage our breeding Bengals or kittens. Costs There are many things that go into the price of Bengal kittens
Time Consuming Factors Breeders must consider:
It would not be an exaggeration to say that in our first months of setup and acquiring our first Stud and first two breeding queens we spent $20,000 Plus. to set up our home, acquire our breeders, transport them to our Cattery, provide all of the medical testing and shots they needed, Cat toys, cat trees, litter boxes, This does not take into consideration the time that all of this took either. The costs will continue to escalate as we grow with the set up of a dedicated room for kittens, a place to keep our young females when in heat that we do not yet want our stud to get to them. If you are planning to become a Bengal breeder plan on time, Money and lots of research to get off to a good start. Breeder Scams A reminder as you get started that there are MANY Bengal scams online and just a short search will show 50% off Bengals. Proceed with extreme caution with these as virtually every single one is a scam and you will either not get your kitten at all or will not get a purebred registered Bengal kitten that you can breed. Almost all cut price sellers are selling kittens that can not be registered as Bengals, are of very low quality, have genetic or other diseases that will dramatically shorten their lives... If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is... We are Registered Bengals / Bengaltime Cattery located in Kalama, Washington just North of Portland Oregon and only two hours South of Seattle, Washington. We do sell to breeders as well as Pet Buyers. See Breeding Rights Many questions about us and our program can be answered by visiting our FAQ / Frequently asked questions pages. We also have many Bengal informational links at the bottom of our products page. These links can save you lots of time in your Bengal Research. If you are interested in a Bengal kitten now or think you may be in the future, we encourage you to visit our site and get on our list for kitten updates. (https://registeredbengals.com/kittens1.html) Also take a look at the Bengal related links and products on our products page. (https://registeredbengals.com/products.html) "If it's not a Bengal, It's just a cat"
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 At Registered Bengals We feel strongly that choosing your Bengal breeder is a serious decision and that Bengal kitten buyers should be well informed. We are a Bengal Cattery (Bengaltime TICA & CFA) Located just North of Portland, Oregon in Kalama, Washington. We specialize in Brown Rosetted, TICA Registered, Purebred Bengal kittens. Our kittens are lovingly hand raised with no cages and freely roam our home like members of our family. Our cats are not “wild”, however, they are very active, love attention and love heights. Our kittens gets lots of individual play time and are constantly exposed to our family and other feline family members, so they are used to interacting with people and other cats. Choosing a Bengal breeder is a serious decision so it's important that Bengal kitten buyers be well informed. Knowledge Every Breeder should have a good knowledge of the history of the Breed, importance of genetic screenings, about Breed temperament and social characteristics. Understanding the history of the breed allows a you and the breeder to understand where the Bengal Breed is getting it's characteristics and also which genetic screenings to use to increase the overall health of the Breeder's lines and the Breed itself. (See Also Bengal Health) Breeding without genetic screenings is what keeps harmful genetics in the bloodlines. Where did the breeder get their Breeding Bengals from? Fresh Bengal lines should be pulled from locations not adjacent to the breeders location. Breeders that are only out for a profit won't care who they sell to. Responsible Breeders try to be sure that a Bengal kitten is a good fit for the buyer. (See also Is a Bengal Kitten right for you.) Motivation: It's important to determine what the motivation is behind why a Breeder is choosing to be a Bengal Breeder. Some questions you should ask yourself are: Is the breeder taking shortcuts to obtain more profit by using cheap or inferior food, is the Breeder knowledgeable about the history of the Breed and specific health concerns to avoid, what are the goals the Breeder has for their Breeding program? The reason why motivation is so important is that if profit is the bottom line, then short-cuts will likely lead to kittens whose health and temperament can be questionable. Environment and Socialization - See also Bengal Buyers Checklist It's important to understand how the Breeder is keeping the kittens you are buying and also how is the Breeder treating the Breeding Bengals themselves. You don't want to unwittingly encourage kitty mills, sacrificing the lifestyle of the Breeding Bengals just for an "economical" kitten. This information also goes back into what is the motivation behind Breeding. You should ask if there is a "Socialization Program" in place to insure that every kitten being produced is going to have that famous Bengal social temperament. Remember, a Breeder that has a smaller operation won't necessarily produce a better socialized kitten because of the perception of more intense care than another Breeder with a larger operation as long as there is a good Socialization Program in place! We highly encourage you to visit the environment of the Cattery in person if you can and question the Breeder on their Socialization Program. This is more important for Bengals specifically because they are bred to be very social and absolutely require stimulation and if this fact is being ignored by the Breeder, than you should be prepared to re-socialize your kitten! You should also consider your available time. Most reputable breeders will ask you how much time you have to spend with your new kitten and whether you have children or other pets in the home. WHY? Because Bengals require a lot of stimulation and if you're not able to provide that, most breeders will recommend that you buy two kittens at the same time to insure your new kitten has a play partner to keep him or her occupied when you are not home. This will prevent MANY behavioral issues in the future. See Also Why Two kittens are better than one Breeder Commitment Has the breeder committed to ethical breeder standards in TICA, CFA or other Bengal organizations? How active is the Breeder in the Bengal community? Can you find the Breeder online in the TICA organization, CFA the FaceBook community, youtube, ect? An active involvement in the Bengal community shows that there is a passion for the Bengal Breed and that they're interested in sharing and learning from other Breeders. Does the Breeder have a Reputable Breeder status in any organization? This would show they take the time to let everyone know how dedicated they are to the Breed as this distinction requires higher standards and hoops to jump through and is not achieved easily. Another good sign of Reputation is how quickly are they getting their kittens homes. If you have a Breeder that is trying to sell older kittens verses a Breeder that has a wait list of people clamoring for their kittens, then you have to ask yourself what is the difference everyone else is seeing? Sometimes going with a Breeder simply because you can get your kitten faster as opposed to waiting for a quality kitten from a Breeder with a well-known reputation can have unforeseen consequences later. There may be a reason your kitten was available so quickly that you are not aware of. Quality People buy Bengals for many different reasons. Some do so for the hypoallergenic nature they have, while others like the dog-like personality they are known for, but more do so for the exotic wild appearance that garners attention everywhere. This is called the "WOW factor." In the show ring, titles are won by how closely a Bengal will adhere to a strict standard that was determined by TICA or CFA. In the rest of the world, quality is determined by the glittered plush pelts that show stark contrast and bold colors that scream EXOTIC. Simply put, not all Bengals are created equal and if you have a Breeder that has taken the time and invested savings into purchasing Breeding Bengals that are high quality, then the kittens produced will likely carry the same high quality. Quality can also be seen in terms of health, which should be obvious if the Breeder practices genetic/vet screenings. Breeders who mention personalities of their Breeding Bengals on the respective Queens and Studs web pages are obviously showing they understand the importance of temperament. Cost Sometimes it seems simpler to choose a Breeder on what seems to be the more "economical" price. However, the phrase you get what you pay for will almost certainly hold true. This does not necessarily mean that Breeders that charge more are giving a better quality kitten for the price. The best means of deciding if you are in fact getting what you are paying for is to take the entire picture into consideration. Simply put determine what exactly are you being offered in exchange for your hard-earned money? There are many things that go into the price of Bengal kittens
Time Consuming Factors good Breeders must consider are:
If the Breeder you are considering is NOT spending the money they are making on all of these factors OR spending their time with everything that's needed to Responsibly Breed, Then the Breeder is taking shortcuts and you are spending too much! Kitten Prices should be based upon how much a Breeder is investing into their Breeding program and how much of their time they are using to breed responsibly. Recap You are spending a considerable amount of money but more importantly, you are putting your time and heart into a companion that will be with you for many years. With this kind of investment, it's important that you take the time to research and choose the best TICA Registered Purebred Bengal Breeder to ensure that you are getting what you are paying for in terms of quality, health, and temperament. You should ask serious questions to determine the Breeder's knowledge, socialization program, breeding goals and to determine if the cost is representative of what the breeder is offering. A reminder that there are MANY Bengal scams online and just a short search will show 50% off Bengals. Proceed with extreme caution with these as virtually every single one is a scam and you will either not get your kitten at all or will not get a purebred registered Bengal kitten. Almost all cut price sellers are selling kittens that can not be registered as Bengals, are of very low quality, have genetic or other diseases that will dramatically shorten their lives... If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is... We encourage you to visit our site and get on our list for kitten updates. (https://registeredbengals.com/kittens1.html) Also take a look at the Bengal related links and products on our products page. (https://registeredbengals.com/products.html) "If it's not a Bengal, It's just a cat"  Bengal Cat Standards: The Bengal should be alert, friendly and affectionate and in excellent physical condition with a dependable temperament. The Bengals wild appearance is enhanced by its distinctive spotted or marbled tabby coat which should be thick and luxurious. The Bengal is a large to medium cat, sleek and muscular with a thick tail which is carried low. The females may be smaller than the males. Head and Neck-Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than it is wide with high cheekbones. The head should be rather small in proportion to the body but not taken to extremes. The profile has a gentle curve from the forehead to the bridge of the nose. The line of the bridge of the nose extends to the nose leather making a very slight concave curve. The nose is large and broad with a slightly puffed nose leather. The muzzle should be full and broad with a rounded, strong chin and pronounced whisker pads created by the widely set canine teeth. The neck should be thick, muscular and in proportion to the body. Allowance should be made for jowls in adult males. Ears-Medium to small, rather short with a wide base and rounded tips. Set as much on the side as on the top of the head, following the contour of the face in the front view and pointing forward in profile. Light horizontal furnishings are acceptable but ear tufts are undesirable. Eyes-Almost round, oval preferred, large but not bold. Set on a slight slant toward the base of the ear. Body-Long, sleek and muscular. Large to medium and robust with the hindquarters slightly higher than the shoulders, showing depth of flank. Legs and Paws-Legs of medium length, strong and muscular. The hind legs should be a little longer than the front and be more robust. The paws should be large and rounded. Tail-Medium length, thick and even, with a rounded tip; may be tapered towards the end. Coat-Short to medium in length, very dense, luxurious and unusually soft to the touch. Allowance should be made for a slightly longer coat in kittens. Basic Cat Behavior: It is certain that the cat thinks of a human differently than it does other cats (i.e., it does not think of itself as human, nor that the human is a cat). This can be seen in the difference in body and vocal language it uses with the human, when compared to how it communicates with other cats in the household. Some have suggested that, psychologically, the human keeper of a cat is a sort of surrogate for the cats mother and those adult domestic cats live forever in a kind of suspended kitten hood. With proper training and reinforcement of social behaviour, poorly socialized cats can become more social over time. A cat that has been made a 'stray' or has been mistreated, can in time, with patience and understanding, become a social, family cat. Understanding your cat is an important part of your relationship with your pet. A cats body language can tell you a lot about its mood. Cats communicate a variety of messages using cat body language. Examples include arching their backs as a signal of fear or aggression, and slowly blinking to signal relaxation. Bengal Cat Body Language: Tail: As is the case with dogs, the tail is often used as a signalling mechanism. A flick or twitch can indicate minor irritation and a tail held high suggests confidence. In addition, a cats tail may 'wag' or move rapidly to express a state of conflict. A cat who chooses to lie with its stomach and chest exposed conveys happiness, trust and comfort (this is also typical of overweight cats, as it is more comfortable for them), however, a cat may also roll on its side/back to be able to defend itself with all four sets of claws. When the tail is erect for its full length, it is used as a greeting to another cat or to a friendly human and is an invitation for contact rubbing. The tail that is wrapped against the cats body may mean that the cat is contented or for a nervous cat, it is a defensive posture. Ears: If the tail alone does not give you enough information about what the cat is thinking, take a look at their ears. Cats involved in a standoff will make threatening sounds, however, to really understand what is happening, check the ear position. The defenders ears will lie down flat against the head for protection. The cat whose ears are lying flat, but with a twist, so that the tips of the back of the ear can be seen from the front, is the aggressor. Forward-pointing ears are used by confident, curious, cats to listen for sounds in front of them. A cat that is hunting prey (or playing) will also keep its ears forward to collect as much auditory information as possible in order to execute a successful pounce. Eyes: In a standoff situation, the defending cats pupils will be dilated to provide the cat with wider peripheral vision, an advantage in anticipating an attack. The aggressors pupils narrow to give him better depth perception, an advantage in judging where to attack. While dilated pupils can indicate fear, they are also indicative of the light conditions. In dim light the pupils expand to allow as much light to enter the eye as possible. Perhaps one of the most wonderful of feline body signals, but one that is most often missed, is the slow eye blink. Blinking is a very powerful communication used between cats when they are sitting or lying down. Slow blinking towards a cat shows that you are not a threat and they will most likely return the slow blink telling you that they feel comfortable with you and they like you. It is also a great way to say 'I love you' to your favourite feline companion. Greeting: Cats normally greet each other by rubbing faces. When a cat greets you by standing on its hind legs, it is simply trying to reach your face. If you were to lower yourself so your face is within reach, your cat will rub their face with yours. This is only done to humans that the cat trusts. Another friendly way for a cat to greet its owner is to roll on its back, stretching its legs as far as possible, yawning and exercising its claws. The "belly-up" position is a very vulnerable position, it indicates total trust of the person involved. It is a lazy way for the cat to greet its owner, a more active cat would probably rub itself against your legs. Cats have scent glands on the temples, around the mouth and at the base of the tail. When a cat rubs itself against you, it is rubbing off some of its scent to say "this is mine". Only other cats can smell this scent. Kneading: Kneading is when a cat extends and retracts its claws, usually when it is resting on its owner's lap. This behaviour comes from kitten hood, kittens knead their mother while suckling to make the milk flow more freely. Adult cats will do this when they feel safe and contented. They see their owners as surrogate mothers and, as pampered pets, will retain some kitten characteristics through their adult life. If the cat dribbles or sucking of the owners clothes happens whilst kneading, the cat in question will probably have been taken from its mother too early and never had a chance to grow out of the behaviour naturally. These behaviours are usually for life. Flehmening: Flehmening is when a cat screws up its face, the lips curl back baring its upper and lower teeth allowing more chemical aromas to register in the Jackobsen's Organ. The Jackobsen's Organ is situated in the roof of the mouth in two sacks. In wild cats this aids in knowing the "lie of the land", and aids in knowing what other animals may be in close proximity. In the domestic cat this is not so important as with the wild cat and the flehmening reaction is not so obvious. The Jackobsen's Organ is also connected to the part of the cats brain concerned with sexual behaviour and appetite. Gifts: Owners of outdoor cats will eventually be presented with gifts of dead creatures, such as mice and birds. For the cat, this is perfectly natural this behaviour should never be punished in any way. A Queen will bring prey home to her kittens to introduce them to hunting. For this reason, the behaviour is most often seen in female cats. Neutered cats that have no kittens of their own and male cats will also bring gifts home. Burying Feces: A subordinate cat will bury its feces so as not to demonstrate its presence to more dominant cats. A dominant cat will leave its feces uncovered. A cat kept on their own will bury its Feces by scratching on the litter tray, this has nothing to do with cleanliness - it is a sign that the cat feels that its owner is dominant. In households with more than one cat, you will often find that one or two cats leave their feces uncovered, whereas the rest will cover it up. Wagging Tail A wagging tail could mean the cat is angry or can mean that the cat is feeling indecisive - it wants to do two things at once and cannot make up its mind which action to take. Eating Grass Eating grass often occurs when the cat needs to clean out its stomach by vomiting (maybe to get rid of fur balls). If your cat does not have access to grass, house plants or anything similar will be used by your cat. Vomiting will occur soon after the cat has eaten grass. It has been said that cats eat grass to obtain "Folic Acid", something that cats need in minute quantities for its well-being. "Folic Acid" cannot be obtained from meat. We hope you have found this article interesting and informative.
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