Have Yourself A Miniture Leopard with a Bengal Kitten

The Bengal cat is now an accepted breed by TICA in the United States: Wahooo!

Bengal cats are a breed of their own. If you've ever long for a leopard or tiger of your own, you will love a Bengal kitten. The Bengal is a spectacularly wild-looking cat, beautiful and sassy as well as loving and a loyal friend of you and your family.

These intelligent cats are descendants of Asian leopards. Through selective breeding they not only look like leopards but still carry some of their wild true nature. Such as their love of water and heights unlike domestic cats. Bengal cats will mark their territory, climb to great heights and are friendly, outgoing and confident. Bengals kittens will settle in quickly with your family members and their playful nature makes them excellent companions for children.

Bengal cats resemble their ancestor's when it comes to their colors. They have black or brown spot variations on their body, stomach, and legs. Bengal cat's eyes are usually gold, green or tawny with body colors ranging from sorrel, tawny brown, bronze, copper, and gold with new colors of silver being introduced.

Bengal kittens make wonderful show cats as well as a much-loved friend of the family. Bengal cats combine the exotic look and feel of the small forest-dwelling wild cats with the dependability and loving temperament of the domestic cat. For a walk on the wild side, you can't go wrong with a Bengal cat.

Yes, they will rip you up in just seconds and spit you out! Just kiddin'...Bengal cats are bred to be house cats.

Although Bengal cats carry some of their ancestor's wild nature they are outgoing, warm, playful and love to cuddle. Bengal cats are 4th generation remove from their wild cousins. Their wild nature takes them into your shower or a pond on your property. They've even been known to jump in a child's swimming pool.

As with all pets, Bengal cats have their own personality, make a true friend and did I mention they like to cuddle. They're not aloof, skittish, or shy like their ancestors. Mostly, Bengal cats are fun! They like to play fetch, take a bath with you and if you only have one get used to it sleeping with you.

They like being buddies with you and your family and sometimes they almost demand affection. They get along with children and don't mind being handled at shows. Bengal cats make charming pet as well as great show cats.

Protein and fats are among the necessary ingredients of the right kind of kitten food. Some people prefer dry kitten food while others prefer the wet kind. Sometimes, the choice depends on what kind of kitten food the kitten was exposed to initially.

If you want a Bengal kitten to grow up healthy don't feed it junk food. Think about what they would eat if they were back in the wild. When you first get you Bengal kitten it's best to keep it on the diet that the breeder had it on. At least for a while so it can adjust to new and different kinds of food.

Try not to feed it chicken or beef until it is about 4 to 6 months old. The breeder will have been feed and teaching your new Bengal kitten from a bowl or plate with some wet cat food. Normally this is the case but be sure to ask when you pick you pick up your new kitten.

Contrary to popular belief our MILK is not good for kittens. Look in the pet section of your supermarket for cat milk if you must feed them milk. In the wild mother cats normal wean their little one quickly and start them on solid food. The same hold true for you new Bengal kitten.

One last thing, always have fresh water. Water will start growing algae in 24 hours and although your new kitten will drink it they can get develop problems.
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There is a strong bond between owner and their cat however, you must remember that cats like their independence and this gets stronger as the kitten become a cat. Most cats will be lovable and naughty, at times, but they still retain their natural temperaments and beauty. Bengal kittens are no different than domesticated cats even though they're a cross between a wild cat and a domesticated cat.

As a Bengal cat owner try to appreciate your cats individually and independence. Sometimes you just have to let them be cats and that means no leases, collars, or funny looking sweaters or booties.

Like domesticated cats, Bengal cats can be left alone with a bowl of food and water and, I hate to say this, be quite happy without you there. They don't need babysitters, well, unless you're going to be gone for a week or so, but they do get attached to their owners so they will miss you when you're gone and will give you all the love you want when you get home.

Like all animals they respond to love and attention and that means they will reciprocate with love and attention, sometimes a little too much but that means they missed you.