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Bengal cats question
Hello...I was thinking of buying a Bengal cat. A person told me these
cats really like water, and will even walk in the shower sometimes....is this true? If so, is it rare or common with this breed? I think the Bengals look pretty cool...those with the gold coat with black dots are my favorite...very wild looking. Anything major to know about this breed? I have always owned a short haired tabby. |
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"B B" wrote in message
... Hello...I was thinking of buying a Bengal cat. A person told me these cats really like water, and will even walk in the shower sometimes....is this true? If so, is it rare or common with this breed? I think the Bengals look pretty cool...those with the gold coat with black dots are my favorite...very wild looking. Anything major to know about this breed? I have always owned a short haired tabby. Aparently yes, Bengals and Turkish Vans both generally like to play with water. Especially swatting running water from taps. -- I.P.Freely |
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You must research the breeders and the breed (which I assume is why you're
posting!) before you purchase. Bengals are a cross with a with a *wild* cat called the Asian Leopard Cat. When you research your breeders, it is best to buy from a breeder that has LATE generations of this cat. So for instance, the mating between the wild cat and the domestic cat gives us the F1 generation. An F1 generation bred with another domestic cat will give us an F2 generation. So the farther down you go, there is a little less of the actual wildcat in the breed. I talked to an expert who recommended no lower than the F5 generation. These cats have the markings of the leopard cat, but have really great personalities and are very cuddly cats. If you purchase an F1 generation from a breeder who is still breeding the original leopard cats to domestic cats, these cats are what they are, **practically wild**. They tend not to be very cuddly and are quite independant. They are also more resistant to training and will want to JUMP JUMP JUMP all over anything, so don't expect to keep them off your kitchen counters. Of course this is a generalization, just like anything, but your taking a gamble. So all I can stress is that you must research your breeders, ask them what generation the cats are, or you might be disappointed and get a cat that is not affectionate and is actually more trouble than it's worth! Kelly "B B" wrote in message ... Hello...I was thinking of buying a Bengal cat. A person told me these cats really like water, and will even walk in the shower sometimes....is this true? If so, is it rare or common with this breed? I think the Bengals look pretty cool...those with the gold coat with black dots are my favorite...very wild looking. Anything major to know about this breed? I have always owned a short haired tabby. |
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It is true that Bengals generally like water, but cats are like people,
and every one will have their own personality. There is lots of information on the internet about Bengals. My neighbours have one and adore him - they say he doesn't shed. If you buy one, buy at least an F4 (fourth generation removed from the original wild cat from which it was bred) otherwise some of the wilder attributes may be present. Best of all, go to your local shelter and rescue a cat. Purebreds are prone to all sorts of health problems because of inbreeding (and Bengals are a relatively new breed) and my experience with breeders has been very bad. |
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On 2005-01-14, catlvr penned:
It is true that Bengals generally like water, but cats are like people, and every one will have their own personality. There is lots of information on the internet about Bengals. My neighbours have one and adore him - they say he doesn't shed. If you buy one, buy at least an F4 (fourth generation removed from the original wild cat from which it was bred) otherwise some of the wilder attributes may be present. Best of all, go to your local shelter and rescue a cat. Purebreds are prone to all sorts of health problems because of inbreeding (and Bengals are a relatively new breed) and my experience with breeders has been very bad. If the OP is really crazy about Bengals, maybe there's a Bengal rescue group that has cats in need of homes? -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
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I have a Bengal and love her. I'm getting a Snow Marble later this year. My
Rhiannon crys outside the shower stall till I'm done and she can go in and play. the water doesn't last long though. Some will get in the bathtub or even use the pool. I suggest going to shows and talking to the breeders. Some breed for looks without much concern for temperment. I use Adventure Beach Bengals in south Florida ( http://www.bengal-cat.net ). She breeds for looks AND temperment. Joe www.isleofavaloncathaven.com "B B" wrote in message ... Hello...I was thinking of buying a Bengal cat. A person told me these cats really like water, and will even walk in the shower sometimes....is this true? If so, is it rare or common with this breed? I think the Bengals look pretty cool...those with the gold coat with black dots are my favorite...very wild looking. Anything major to know about this breed? I have always owned a short haired tabby. |
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Adopt a cat from the shelter. So many need good and loving homes and are
also cool. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "B B" wrote in message ... Hello...I was thinking of buying a Bengal cat. A person told me these cats really like water, and will even walk in the shower sometimes....is this true? If so, is it rare or common with this breed? I think the Bengals look pretty cool...those with the gold coat with black dots are my favorite...very wild looking. Anything major to know about this breed? I have always owned a short haired tabby. |
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I don't know where you live, but please consider adopting a rescued or
shelter Bengal, if that's what you truly want. This is a great site, which includes the US and Canada: http://www.petfinder.com You can search your ZIP code by type of animal. What's great is shelters and rescue groups have adoptable animals posted, often with links to their site. Rene |
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I don't know where you live, but please consider adopting a rescued or
shelter Bengal, if that's what you truly want. This is a great site, which includes the US and Canada: http://www.petfinder.com You can search your ZIP code by type of animal. What's great is shelters and rescue groups have adoptable animals posted, often with links to their site. Rene |
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