| I have seen a fair bit of misinformation regarding this | | | | less than consummate hunters; therefore predation is |
| beautiful domestic cat. Often it relates to really bad | | | | a large part of their nature. If you care about the |
| advice such as accepting a Bengal cat without | | | | local wildlife population and don't want most of it |
| registration papers for a reduced payment or, even | | | | turning up lifeless around your property, don't |
| worse, that they're just like owning a mini-leopard. | | | | consider a Bengal. Conversely, they're incredibly loving |
| They're not, and anyone falling for this incredibly silly | | | | animals and adore spending time around the family. |
| nonsense is a fool about to be parted with their | | | | Some appear to have favorite 'people' but generally, |
| money. | | | | anyone will do. |
| The Bengal cat is simply a domestic cat. An | | | | They're quirky, demanding, entertaining and |
| interesting and altogether charismatic breed, of that | | | | altogether marvelous cats, as long as you know |
| there's no doubt. But they are not to be confused | | | | what to expect. Having owned what amounts to a |
| with their much bigger, feral and wholly dangerous | | | | small glare of Bengals since 1995, I've learned the |
| cousins. If you have any notions about a miniature | | | | hard way. All of my Bengals are demanding and to a |
| leopard stalking the wilds of your back yard, eliminate | | | | paw, they're skillful bird and rodent assassins. Further, |
| them. What you will get is a delightful, energetic and | | | | none of them appreciate nor appear to be interested |
| altogether wonderful pet. But still a domestic one, no | | | | in the fact that the world does not revolve around |
| more, no less. | | | | them. |
| It's worth pointing out that if you are considering | | | | If a Bengal cat is in your future, I can at least |
| one, and have never previously owned one, then you | | | | confirm the fact that you've opened the door to a |
| should research the breed. Providing you ignore the | | | | whole world of pleasure and entertainment you |
| spurious rubbish, you should easily become more | | | | would have otherwise missed. Despite some of their |
| knowledgeable. This is probably the best piece of | | | | less attractive traits, they're definitely the most |
| advice I can give to any prospective new Bengal cat | | | | amount of fun it's possible to contain within a cat. |
| owner. Knowledge is a powerful tool and it will help | | | | Even better, if you have a rodent problem, they'll |
| you make an informed decision. | | | | fast become your new best friend. Just make sure |
| Bengals can be very tiresome, due to the amount of | | | | you read the small print first. |
| energy they expend. Plus they are rarely anything | | | | |