Welcome to Champion Bengal's Frequently Asked Questions Page! Here we hope to answer any questions you may have, however if you are still in need of information be sure to give us a call!

Why does a Bengal look so huge and when I ask how much it weighs it is about 14 lbs, not more?

Well, I have not seen any X rays to prove this, but rumor has it that the Asian Leopard Cat has an extra 1-2 vertebra in its back. Some of the males tend to have these extra vertebra in their back so they are longer. They are also a sturdy, muscular cat so they appear very large.

What is the difference in a Bengal and an Ocicat?

We could write a book on this one. One of the simplest answers and one I use a lot is that the Bengal has Wild Cat Blood in it, and the Ocicat is purely domestic. (Supposedly and to a certain extent). The spots are different, the head type is different, the colors are different. There are however many similarities. Both are muscular, healthy, playful loving cats. They are high maintenance and require a substantial amount of attention from their owners. They are greeters to visitors, good with children and other animals such as dogs. They will however consider a hamster or a bird to be food. They both can be trained to walk with a halter and leash. They both like water if exposed to it at an early age, and will stomp around in the shower with you, play in their water dish to drive you to distraction. Some will climb in the kids bath with them.

Why would I want to spend that kind of money on a Bengal?

Good question. Impress your visitors? yes. Pride of owning something so beautiful. yes. But more because of the love they return in spades. I have known more men than you can imagine who believe they are only "dog people" and they fall in love with their Bengal. The cat will not let you do otherwise, as it gives you so much love. Our kittens are handled and loved from the first day they are born, so they enjoy the touch and company of humans. Most people say once they have been owned by a Bengal that they will never have any other kind of cat again! But I suppose each breeder hears that. My customers call me up to bend my ear about the latest escapades of their babies. (kittens)

How are bengal cats with children?

Bengal cats are loving and get along very well with children. Our bengal cats have been well handled before they leave our cattery and are friendly. Small children should always be supervised with kittens and cats. Bengal cats also get along very well with dogs and are open to forming friendships with dogs.

What types of bengal cats are there?

The typical bengal cat is a spotted cat and is brown. The color brown covers a lot of territory in the bengal breed. Browns come tinted red, tinted yellow, and just plain brown. Also, there are marble bengal cats. We do not breed to get marbles, but people like them. Besides brown, bengal come in snow, silver, and blue. Silver and Snow bengals can be shown in championship classes, blue bengals can not. The silver and snows come in both spotted and marble varieties.

Why purchase your bengal kitten from Championship Bengals Cattery?

We handle our kittens. This ensures that they are friendly and open to people. A kitten that is frightened and runs from people is a kitten that needs handling and if enough handling is not done while the kitten is young it may not ever make a good pet. Our kittens are friendly. Our kittens have had the shots appropriate to their age when they leave us and should one of our bengal kittens die before it is (3) three months old we will credit your payment toward a replacement kitten -- accidental death not included. The kitten must remain inside and medical help must be provided if the kitten becomes ill.

Does the bengal breed have any special grooming or nutritional requirements?

Good food is required as the bengal is a muscular, active and high energy cat. Add a variety of vitamins, minerals, prozyme, calcium, super blue green algae, and L-lysine. My cats however, are breeders and under more stress than the average cat who will usually do quite well on just a good quality dry cat food with an occasional treat.

Champion Bengals Owner: Cindy Thompson Location: Smyrna, Ga Phone: (770)435-4454 Website designed and maintained by Priscilla South of SouthLynn Designs Email: southlynndesigns@yahoo.com