Al' Shar Cattery - About Bengals

Bengal cats are domestic cats and to say “domestic”, the Bengal cat must be four (4) generations or more from the Asian Leopard Cat Bengal cats to make wonderful, loving pets. They are very intelligent and curious animals that I find easy to train. I find them to be a busy cat, always on the go, loving to romp and play, fetch toys or balls like a dog, and even enjoying a walk on a leash. Their eating habits are basically the same as your household cats as are their litter box habits. Most enjoy playing in the water and will even jump in the shower with you. Therefore, keeping the toilet seat down is a must!!! Exercise, immunization and nutritional requirements are all the same as your household cats.

The first Bengals came to us from a lovely Lady in Southern California named Jean Mills. She registered her first cats with The International Cat Association in 1983 and started showing them in 1985 in the New Breed or Color class. The crowds love the new breed and were in awe to see such a magnificent “New” guy on the block. Since then, there have been over 20,000 Bengals registered T.I.C.A.

Just imagine a spotted leopard cat looking like he/she just walked out of the jungle into your home but one that you can handle and love on. The average Bengal is a medium built cat with the females ranging between 6-10 pounds and the males from about 10-18 pounds, the males having a heavier bone structure than the females. They come in a variety of colors, the most popular color being the Brown Spotted Bengal and the most popular fur is the pelted coat. The Bengal coat is like none you’ve even felt, smooth and silky to the touch, completely different from most cats. When you get the chance to attend a cat show, ask an exhibitor if you can pet there! cat. You’ll be happily surprised.

To read more about the Bengal and a must for all interested Bengal people, Gene Johnson has her second edition book out called “Getting To Know The Bengal Cat”. You may contact Gene to order her book at: www.gogees.com.

Purchasing an Al’Shar Bengal

Looking at these faces, all asking you to “Pick Me” is very hard, we agree and that’s why we’re here to help you. Before you make your purchase, during and afterwards.

The first thing to do is to contact us, either by phone or e-mail. Tell us about yourselves, family, other pets, living arrangements and style. Other family members and other pets. Let us know your sex, price range, color, pattern and quality of the Bengal Kitten or cat your interested in. Do you want a pet quality kitten or a breeders quality Kitten/Cat?

Give the above questions a lot of thought, this Companion is going to be with you for the life of your Kitten/Cat. It isn’t something to rush into.

We are here to assist your in your decision process, as we know the Personalities and Temperament of each and every Kitten and Cat in our home.

Now, once you’ve decided on your choice, it’s time to place a small non-refundable deposit on your Bengal Kitten or Bengal Cat. You can do this either through our Pay Pal account (just click on the Pay Pal icon, which is located on our website.)

Or by send us a check or giving us cash. Please allow two weeks for your check to clear the bank. If your going to use the Pay Pal account your need to add 3% to the amount your sending.

We will then be sending you pictures of your Bengal Kitten as he/she progresses with age until the time he/she is ready to go to her "Forever New Home".

During this waiting period, we are socializing your Bengal Kitten, as well as giving her/him his age appropriate immunizations, worming and vet Well Being check-ups. We’re making sure your Bengal Kitten is eating and drinking on it’s own. Watching the litter box habits, development and maturity of your Kitten.

All of our Bengal Kittens are sold with a Contract and Health Guarantee. All of our Pet Quality Bengal Kittens are either already altered when you get them or are sold with a clause in the contract stating by which age this should be performed by. Per contract, we DO NOT allow any of our Bengal Kittens or Older Bengal Cats to be De-clawed period. Should this be something that you think you are going to want to do then we cannot work together. De-clawing is an amputation of the Distal Phalanx of the toes. Should you like for me to send you information on this I’d be more than happy to.

All of our Bengal Kittens will to home with a “Care Package” which will also include the types of food your Bengal Kitten is eating and the type of litter we use here in our home.