Here at Defiant Breeders our Bengals are both SBT's (stud book tradition) and filials (F3's and F4's). SBT indicates 4 generations of Bengal to Bengal breeding. At one time Bengals were permitted to be bred with other breeds with similar markings, such as Egyptian mau's and ocicats. This practice is no longer condoned by most parts of the Bengal breeding community. In fact it's divided. For instance, Dr. Gregory Kent, is a rogue breeder that firmly believes in utilizing Mau's for breeding.

Primarily there are (dark) traditional Bengals and snows. In these two catagories you will find leopards and marbles. However when referring to leopards and marbles you are speaking of markings. There are in fact various colors with various markings. There are accepted colors, new colors (being introduced to T.I.C.A.) and non-accepted colors. Non accepted colors are black, known as melanistic and blue (essentially a grey coat). A new color being introduced soon will be the silver.

It is best to buy from a reputable breeder. Defiant is TICA registered. Ask a lot of questions. Be certain your breeder is willing to put in writing an agreement that will provide you with options that allow your greatest confidence. Defiant provides you with a written agreement assuring you of your purchase rights, and Delaware's laws governing the sale of animals sold in this state.

A bengal comes from the breeding of an Asian leopard cats and a domestic cat. For more info on this subject please see our "About Bengals" page.

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No one word can sum it up. Confident, outgoing, friendly, the list goes on. What is important is what a Bengal is not. They are not aloof, not skittish, not "to themselves". I've maintained that a Bengal is a man's pet because a Bengal is more like a dog than a cat. Really. For instance, because of their heritage, Bengals are not afraid of water. Most like to play in it. Leave the shower door open and soon your Bengal will wander in. Bengals will fetch with the right tactic.

Male Bengals are often very large, and can easily weigh over 15 pounds. The females are usually a lot smaller and lighter, weighing about 8 to 10 pounds. Bengals from the first two generations after the hybridization can be a lot heavier still, females as well as males. These first few generations are defined as F-1's, F-2's, and F-3's. F-1 males are usually sterile. The odds go down as you get to the F-3's.

First and most important, Bengals are fun! How lucky we all are to have pets like these! Are we too enthusiastic? Nah, Bengals really are charming as well as great to look at. From traits such as playing in water and playing fetch, Bengals are a step above other felines when it comes to playtime. Bengals do bond with their owners. Male and female alike are affectionate. If you have more than one cat, they will not depend on you as much.

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Yes, most definitely. Bengals are very active cats, and they do well to have a playmate to help burn off all that extra energy. This is especially something to consider if you work all day long, and the kitten will be left alone at home a lot. Even if you can't afford a second Bengal, any other kind of cat or even a dog that can be a playmate with your Bengal will be good for them.

No, Bengal cats are bred from Asian leopards. Asian leopards have recently come off the endangered species list. So what of the Bengal Cat? Well, it's name come from the Asian leopard's scientific name, Felis Bengalensis, (some even speculate that the late Mr. Bill Engle, B. Engle, had some thing to do with the name), so no, it's not a tiger by any stretch. Bengals carry some of their ancestor's (the Asian leopard's) wild nature true, such as a love for water.

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Leopard is the brainchild of Brandon Watts. Brandon started developing the language when he was fourteen years old, and the idea for Leopard came about when he realized that many of the programming languages that were available didn't fully serve the needs of the beginner, and therefore prevented them from building powerful applications in a quick and easy way. Brandon set out to develop the beginner's programming language that he never found, and Leopard is the result of those efforts.

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A.)Bengals are pretty much like your average house cat. They also have distinct personalities according to the individual just like other domestics. Generally they are friendly and outgoing. Most are very good climbers and jumpers because the Asian leopard cat catches and eats birds. It is not uncommon for bengals to love water and this is because Asian leopard cat catches and eats fish. Bengals tend to be very intelligent and are easy to leash train.

Bengals colors are Brown Spotted (or marbled) Tabby, Seal Mink Spotted (or marbled) Tabby, Seal Sepia Spotted (or marbled), and Lynx Point Spotted (or marbled) Tabbies. To be added this year (May 2004) are Silver spotted or marbled tabbies. This also adds the Silver Snows (Seal Mink, Seal Sepia and Lynx point).

Before purchasing a Bengal for yourself, don't be afraid to ask questions, talk to different breeders, surf various Bengal web sites on the internet, ask for references, and view as many kittens as you can. Reputable breeders will belong to domestic cat associations and breed clubs and will be working toward a common goal of perfecting the Bengal breed, not in the business of mass breeding to sell kittens to just anyone.

Bengal prices depends on many factors, such as the quality of breed (show, breed, and pet). A pet quality Bengal is usually in the range of $500-1000, with breed and show quality Bengals ranging anywhere from $1500-2500. Reputable breeders work very hard at providing healthy kittens and exceptional blood lines, and all of these costs add up very quickly once you factor in food, housing, vaccinations, and day-to-day care.

The earliest we allow our kittens to leave is 12 weeks. We do this for several reasons, all of which are not only in the kitten's best interest, but also future owner(s). Kittens need time to wean themselves on their own, acquire good litter box habits, develop a strong enough immune system, and establish proper social habits with other cats and humans.

Yes. Most domestic cat registries do recognize the Bengal breed. In North America, Bengal's have championship breed status in TICA, ACFA, UFO, TCA, ICE, and CCA.