A Bengal cat will become a friend to the whole family as a pet, charming them with their childlike spontaneity and playful nature. Knowing how to choose a kitten based on breed characteristics will help you find the perfect match not only based on appearance but also on personality.
Where to buy
The Bengal kitten is playful and healthy.
Bengal kittens are sold in various places: near metro stations, at bird markets, exhibitions, or through online ads.
Experienced breeders recommend taking the kitten from the home where it was born and raised. This will help avoid health problems that often arise from regular trips to the market and contact with many potential buyers.
Bengal kittens are susceptible to infectious diseases, which often coincides with the start of complementary feeding and a decrease in colostral immunity.
To maintain children's immunity, many retailers stuff them with immune-boosting drugs, which often cause health problems later in life.
Meeting the parents
The Bengal cat is wary of others.
This breed's character is hereditary, and to understand what a tiny Bengal will grow up to be, you need to see its mother and father. And not in photographs, as is often the case at markets and exhibitions, but in person. “Proper” parents should behave with restraint: not be aggressive, but also not be overly happy about the uninvited guest.
The appearance of your closest relatives is no less important. They should look healthy and well-groomed, with shiny, very soft fur, reminiscent of a mink coat in its sheen.
Meeting a kitten
The Bengal cat's appearance resembles a leopard.
When first encountering the kitten, don't immediately pick it up—this behavior could frighten it. Instead, approach it carefully and examine it carefully. Watery eyes, a cloudy look, dull fur, and an inflamed area under the tail should be a warning sign. All these signs indicate health problems that are quite common in Bengal babies.
It is advisable to have a starter kit with everything you need for the first few days of life with your kitten: the food he is used to, litter, and documents (purchase agreement, veterinary passport, birth certificate, or pedigree).
