Do you ship your kittens?
This is a very common question that we are asked. We generally strive to keep our babies local and love to see them go into homes near us but we have shipped a kitten in the past. We have been fortunate enough in the past that all of our kittens have been placed in local loving homes in exception to one time. We have shipped one baby in the past and it was to the purrfect home and owner. So yes, we can offer shipping to approved homes. However we will not ship a kitten cargo ever, no matter what. (Sorry it just isn’t fair to the animal.) Cargo is for luggage not our loving pets. Our Bengal’s get the VIP (Very Important Purrr) treatment all the way! We use a personal “pet traveler” that works for the airlines. They carry your sweet new baby on board with them on the plane and get to ride in the cabin. Once the plane lands your pet is delivered by hand to you! (Not left on some conveyer belt alone.) This usually runs around $200 and is actually more affordable that cargo. Prices vary on location and are paid directly to our “pet traveler” upon delivery.

Do you take payments?
Unfortunately we cannot accept payments on kittens. All prices must be paid in full before a kitten leaves us. We can take check, cash, and can offer credit card payments through Paypal.com.
What are deposits? Once you have been considered an approved home for one of our babies we will ask for a $50 deposit to hold your spot for our next litter. Kitten “picks” are offered in order of received payments. So if you were the second person to leave a deposit on a litter, you have second choice on picking your kitten out. Once the litter is born, we will ask you to place an additional deposit of $150 to hold your specific kitten. All deposits are non-refundable. All kitten prices are based on each specific litter.

Are your Bengals indoor, outdoor or both?
Our Bengals are sold as in-door only cats. We do this for several reasons. The life of an "indoor-outdoor" cat is statistically cut to 1/4 (or worse) the average life expectancy of a cat. There a many health hazards, enemies, poisons, and toxins as well as the danger of motor vehicles, etc. that put the cats at risk when they run loose. We want our Bengals to live a long and healthy life. Keeping them indoors is one of the steps to ensuring their longevity and well-being. The Bengal is considered rare, and expensive, and many people will steal a Bengal they find running loose. Even the more "conscientious" person may find it easier to justify keeping a Bengal they find loose, claiming they rescued him/her.

Are Bengals illegal where I live?
No. Bengals are legal in all states and do not require any special permits. The Bengal often gets confused with the ALC (Asian Leopard Cat) since they share bloodlines. ALC’s do not make good house pets and do require special permits, housing, and experience.

How big do they get?
The average size for a female Bengal is around 8-10 lbs and a male can average somewhere between 15-18 lbs.

Do Bengals require any special health care?
No. Bengals are cared for the same as any other breed of domestic cat.

Can Bengals be leash trained?
Yes! If you start working with your kitten at a young age, and do so on a regular basis, they will walk great on a leash. We suggest you use a small harness always vs. a regular collar. They can slip out of the collar easily and that can be dangerous. We have even had someone train a kitten to sit, shake, and jump out of a hoop! See our “new Bengal lovers” page for the video link!

Do Bengals get along with other pets?
Yes, in most cases Bengals will get along with other cats and dogs, as long as care and patience is exercised when first introducing them. First introductions should be done slowly to ensure they do start off on the right foot. Usually it is the resident pets that are reluctant to let the new kitty into the household, they experience some jealousy of the new comer. Once they get used to each other, they can be lifelong companions. Trust us, they will be snuggling in no time.

Which make better pets, Male or Female?
A lot of people ask us this. Each cat is an individual, so it's very hard to answer this question. We don't see that it makes any difference in one gender being a better pet when they are spayed and neutered. Females and males can both have undesirable behaviors for a pet if they are not fixed. Both males and females are very affectionate and loving. We make it a point to breed for excellent temperaments in our kittens, so either gender will make great pets. It is really a matter of personal preference for you. The biggest difference in a male and female Bengal is that the males will be slightly larger than the females. If you already have resident cats, it should not make a difference on what gender your new kitten is either, as long as all the cats are spayed and neutered.

What color and pattern do I want? Does it make a difference?
Bengals come in wonderful colors and patterns, and part of the fun of Bengal shopping is picking the color and pattern you find most appealing. While Bengals come in gold/brown, silver, blue, or snow colors, and have patterns of either marble or spotted, the personality is not affected by their color and pattern. It is good for you to have an idea of your preferences before you buy, but we have seen many pet buyers start out thinking they refer one type and then end up buying a different color or pattern once they meet the kitten.

Buyers beware:
Backyard breeders produce Bengals that resemble ordinary tabby cats with faded spots and will not exhibit all the personality traits that a true Bengal should have. This is why these types of cats are so cheap; they are not the "Real Deal". If they were the "Real Deal" they would be selling their kittens at the same rate as the reputable breeders who put a lot of time and effort into producing healthy animals with good temperaments. That old saying sticks true here…”You get what you pay for.” If you are attracted to the traits of the Bengal, do not sell yourself short by buying a "cheap" Bengal that has been poorly bred and is not all that a Bengal can be. If you spend any money at all on a Bengal, make sure that your kitten is TICA registered. otherwise you are throwing money away and supporting "backyard breeders" who are a great disservice to any pedigreed animal breed. A reputable breeder will also provide support to you for the lifetime of the cat in case you ever have any problems or questions come up in the future with your cat. I would also urge you that in any case that you might visit a breeder. A reputable breeder will have a clean home and keep things very tightly. The cats and kittens should be well kept, well groomed, happy, and active and live in clean areas. A good breeder will ask you to wash your hands before entering any area where the kittens are and they will be a registered breeder with TICA. If you find that all their cats and kittens are in poor health and being kept in poor or neglectful conditions, then please do not purchase anything from that breeder. While it is sad to see cats in poor and neglectful conditions, and as much as you probably want to get a kitten right away, if you give ANY money to that breeder, you are supporting their abuse of animals and allowing them to continue to make more cats suffer. You might feel compelled to "save" a kitten from these conditions by going ahead and buying a kitten from that horrible place, but you will be bringing a lot of heart ache on yourself with huge vet bills and a perpetually sick cat. I am contacted over and over by people who have done that very thing, bought a cat out of pity for the conditions it was forced to live in. They contact me asking for my help with a sick or problem cat they bought from a backyard breeder, and they all regret getting the cat because of all the health and behavior issues they are saddled with long term. It is better to walk away in this type of situation and refuse to buy from that person so they will stop breeding animals sooner rather than later.