Bengal Kittens

Bandit · 08-23-2008, 01:09 PM

I just wanted to share a few photos of my two bengal kittens. I'm hoping to show these two in the future.

Aramis (I'm still debating on a registered name for him):

Together:

Rambling Rose:

Walkin Southern Belle · 08-23-2008, 01:13 PM

Those are adorable. Can you give me some information on them? Also can bengals have a bob tail? Thanks

Bandit · 08-23-2008, 01:46 PM

What type of info are you looking for?

They were a breed who was originally developed by crossing an Asian Leopard Cat (a 5-15 lb wild cat) with a domestic. The bengal cat has to be at least 4 generations out from that cross - and these two are closer to 7 or 8 generations out. The bengal can come in spotted or marble (these are marbles) and can come in traditional brown, snow, silver or solid black.

They are a more active cat like a siamese or aby and they also can be very vocal and talk with you. They are not for everyone and if you are looking for a calmer cat who will spend hours in your lap or is quiet - you should look at a different breed.

No, they do not come with bob tails.

Crookedblaze · 08-23-2008, 01:53 PM

Oh they are so gorgeous! I love the coloring.

AllUpHill · 08-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Rambling Rose has the sahpe of a cowboy on her bum - they are beautiful. I used to show himmies and persians. It was a lot of fun but cat folk are some unique people!

breburtch · 08-23-2008, 02:30 PM

o they are stunning

horselady · 08-23-2008, 02:47 PM

They are beautiful.

Bandit · 08-23-2008, 02:47 PM

Thanks everyone!

And yes, cat people can be described as "unique". LOL.

scrapchick · 08-23-2008, 02:50 PM

Wow, they are beautiful!

**seerfarm** · 08-23-2008, 03:18 PM

They are gorgeous bandit....

How many do you have total? Or are these your only two?

Lady_MCSE · 08-23-2008, 03:23 PM

My brother and his wife have one. At least I think they do. But he was a shelter adoption so actually unknown. They named theirs "Joey" because he leapt around a lot like a baby kangaroo. He would go absolutely batty over kitty toys, and yet you could play fetch with him like a dog. His favorite toy when he was little was a plastic aligator that he could hold in his mouth like a dog holds a stick. He would carry that thing around and drop it in your lap asking to play "fetch."

Now, he's much older. And fatter. When he lies down, he looks like a python that swallowed something.

rivervu2 · 08-23-2008, 04:12 PM

My friend was just given a young male and he is gorgeous! He is so sweet, yet smart too. She has a very spoiled Jack Russell who thought he was king of the world until this Bengal disabused him of that notion! I've never heard such crybaby whining come out of a Russell and I've had the breed for 30+ years! What's so funny about it is that the cat came declawed but so confident that he doesn't need them. Now they play tag all around the house!

Bandit · 08-23-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seerfarm

They are gorgeous bandit....

How many do you have total? Or are these your only two?

Thanks!

No, not my only two. I have mom and dad of Aramis - he is of my own breeding and is the result of several generations of my work.
Mom:

Dad:

I've also got Chardonnay - my other future queen. Here is her photo:

Then I also have my F2 female Lady Rajah:

I also have an adult female that is hopefully going to a new home next weekend and another retired breeder still looking for her right home. I also have a bengal mix here that I am fostering for the bengal rescue network.

Bandit · 08-23-2008, 05:26 PM

Lady M and rivervu2 - LOL those sound like typical bengal antics! My mom adopted one of my retired breeders and keeps saying she isn't a normal cat! She rules the house, but mom's other cats in their place, plays with the dog's toys, and plays in the toilet water. I tried to warn her! I tell my pet buyers they need to child proof their house like they have a toddler that can climb walls.

One of my earlier queens - Trinket (grandma to Rambling Rose) - loved to play fetch for hours and she played it more reliably than my dog.

BklynCwgrl · 08-23-2008, 06:28 PM

When I was at the vet today, they were selling three Bengal male kittens! Sooo cute! If I could manage to have cats up here...I would have gotten one. This girl came in to look at them cause she heard they were hypoallergenic.

Bandit · 08-23-2008, 06:57 PM

hypoallergenic is only partially true. There are some people who are allergic to other cats that are not allergic to bengals. Its a combination of the tighter coat not holding the dander and the Asian Leopard Cat genes changing the protein of the actual dander.

However, there is no gaurantee that a person won't be allergic to bengals either, so I recommend anyone looking at a bengal for this purpose to go spend time at a breeder's and actually play with their adult cats for a while to see if you have a reaction.

BklynCwgrl · 08-23-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit

hypoallergenic is only partially true. There are some people who are allergic to other cats that are not allergic to bengals. Its a combination of the tighter coat not holding the dander and the Asian Leopard Cat genes changing the protein of the actual dander.

However, there is no gaurantee that a person won't be allergic to bengals either, so I recommend anyone looking at a bengal for this purpose to go spend time at a breeder's and actually play with their adult cats for a while to see if you have a reaction.

Yeah...that's what the girl was doing. She spent about 30 minutes rubbing all over the cat...said she wasn't feeling itchy.

Horses&Soccer · 08-23-2008, 07:05 PM

Bengals are the most beautiful cats. I just love their markings.

Carri · 08-23-2008, 07:50 PM

They are gorgeous! I am sure they will do really well showing...

Gotta Love Duns · 08-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Wow you have some stunning cats!

I have to say they have been one of my favorite breeds and I always drool over them at every cat show.

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08-23-2008, 01:09 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,787	Bengal Kittens I just wanted to share a few photos of my two bengal kittens. I'm hoping to show these two in the future. Aramis (I'm still debating on a registered name for him): Together: Rambling Rose: __________________

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Walkin Southern Belle Halter broke Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TN Posts: 59	Those are adorable. Can you give me some information on them? Also can bengals have a bob tail? Thanks

08-23-2008, 01:46 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,787	What type of info are you looking for? They were a breed who was originally developed by crossing an Asian Leopard Cat (a 5-15 lb wild cat) with a domestic. The bengal cat has to be at least 4 generations out from that cross - and these two are closer to 7 or 8 generations out. The bengal can come in spotted or marble (these are marbles) and can come in traditional brown, snow, silver or solid black. They are a more active cat like a siamese or aby and they also can be very vocal and talk with you. They are not for everyone and if you are looking for a calmer cat who will spend hours in your lap or is quiet - you should look at a different breed. No, they do not come with bob tails. __________________

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08-23-2008, 03:23 PM
Lady_MCSE Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Shytown, IL Posts: 3,459	My brother and his wife have one. At least I think they do. But he was a shelter adoption so actually unknown. They named theirs "Joey" because he leapt around a lot like a baby kangaroo. He would go absolutely batty over kitty toys, and yet you could play fetch with him like a dog. His favorite toy when he was little was a plastic aligator that he could hold in his mouth like a dog holds a stick. He would carry that thing around and drop it in your lap asking to play "fetch." Now, he's much older. And fatter. When he lies down, he looks like a python that swallowed something. __________________ Yes I can spell the way Webster tells me to. But why? I might spell correctly Tuesday thru Wensday tho.

08-23-2008, 04:12 PM
rivervu2 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 915	My friend was just given a young male and he is gorgeous! He is so sweet, yet smart too. She has a very spoiled Jack Russell who thought he was king of the world until this Bengal disabused him of that notion! I've never heard such crybaby whining come out of a Russell and I've had the breed for 30+ years! What's so funny about it is that the cat came declawed but so confident that he doesn't need them. Now they play tag all around the house!

08-23-2008, 05:26 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,787	Lady M and rivervu2 - LOL those sound like typical bengal antics! My mom adopted one of my retired breeders and keeps saying she isn't a normal cat! She rules the house, but mom's other cats in their place, plays with the dog's toys, and plays in the toilet water. I tried to warn her! I tell my pet buyers they need to child proof their house like they have a toddler that can climb walls. One of my earlier queens - Trinket (grandma to Rambling Rose) - loved to play fetch for hours and she played it more reliably than my dog. __________________

08-23-2008, 06:57 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,787	hypoallergenic is only partially true. There are some people who are allergic to other cats that are not allergic to bengals. Its a combination of the tighter coat not holding the dander and the Asian Leopard Cat genes changing the protein of the actual dander. However, there is no gaurantee that a person won't be allergic to bengals either, so I recommend anyone looking at a bengal for this purpose to go spend time at a breeder's and actually play with their adult cats for a while to see if you have a reaction. __________________

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Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,727	Bengals are the most beautiful cats. I just love their markings. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

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