Bengal Cross

[John]

I am thinking of getting a Bengal Cross kitten..apparently the queen escaped and met up with the local tom..its 8 weeks old femail ..has anyone any thougts on this and what to look out for ..I have a choice of 2 ,going tomorrow saturday...

john

[dandysmom]

Have you read up on Bengals, John? I think they're gorgeous animals but have no experience of them; hope someone here will be of help. My knee-jerk reaction to your post was: take both!!!

[Moli]

Originally Posted by John

I am thinking of getting a Bengal Cross kitten..apparently the queen escaped and met up with the local tom..its 8 weeks old femail ..has anyone any thougts on this and what to look out for ..I have a choice of 2 ,going tomorrow saturday...

john

Jac's the one to talk to John, she had a Bengal cross

[borderdawn]

Well you must think about the possible health issues related to an irresponsibly bred litter of kittens. The father of the Cat may be infected with diseases that can kill the kitten at a later stage, and I expect the kittens wont have been tested for them! Another point is Bengals can be difficult cats (high energy etc) and the male cat could be feral, so you need to consider what possible temperament the kitten will grow to have.
Dawn.

[John]

thank you Dawn..I have looked up about Bengals and have decided against it..all the reasons you state...there is someone near me that breeds Main Coons..and will have a litter shortly..has anyone any coments or have one..I have aways liked them but would like others apinions

john

[borderdawn]

If you go to a good breeder John you will know exactly what you are getting and where its coming from, I certainly am not anti rescue, I have 2 here now and have had 2 others previously, but given the state of the feral and stary cat problem you stand a reasonable chance of getting some problems compared with if you know the background of the kitten. The breeder of the bengal is obviously very irresponsible in letting her out, likewise the tom cats owner unless he is feral, in which case he stands more than a fair chance of infecting his offspring with lethal diseases!

"Het" on here has a beautiful Maine Coon, if she sees this Im sure she will help you.
Dawn.

[sarahd]

Hi John

We have two gorgeous Maine Coon neuter boys and both of them have fantastic temperaments. My hubby shows one of them and he is so laid back and loves fussing and cuddles.

They can be very vocal cats and tend to do a lot of chirping usually when they are playing or interracting with other cats.

Their coats are easily manageable if you keep up to brushing them and get them used to it at an early age. They have stunning markings and wonderful lynx tips.

You could always check out the Maine coon cat club website or speak to some of the committee. I know Daphne Butters is very friendly and she is a breeder of Maine coons and also a judge and will certainly point you in the right direction and advise you where she can.

Sarah

[smudgley]

I think maine coons are beautiful, they're huge & lovely looking!

I don't know much else about them though TBH

[Jac]

John I wish I had been on when you posted this. My bengal boy C-Fur was the biggest sookiest thing going! His father unknown, his Mum went on the ran dan! Anyway I would say dont beleive all you read. I also had a Bengal, she was timid to begin with but came round. Again no problems with her although she was a bit aloof. They got on well with the kids and the dog.
If I were you I'd go and get that little x bengal boy.

C-Fur to the right and Purrdie to the left.
Edited to say. There is good and bad in all breeds.

[borderdawn]

I agree Jac, but speaking generally, Bengals are active Cats that do not take kindly to being confined, coupled with a probable feral male, it could produce hyper cats with dodgy temperaments, which for most pet owners wouldnt be easy. I think Bengals are lovely, but not the Cat for everyone.