Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is it true that most Bengals and dogs get along?  Yes!

Many Bengals actually bond with dogs. Although it is important that the dog does not chase or nip at your Bengal and that they are gradually introduced.

Do you give a discount if I take a pair?   Yes.

    For those who spend long hours at work or away from the house and are worried about their kitten/cat getting lonely or bored, giving your Bengal a buddy to play with will help stimulate and entertain them. Although, there’s nothing like their owner’s love! If you get a second kitten from a future litter or the same litter, a $100 discount will be applied at that time.

How do you socialize your kittens to make them so friendly and bonded?

    Several different aspects go into raising a confident, loving kitten. The kittens are raised from birth in an enclosure in our dining area where they hear voices, vacuums, dishes, kitchen appliances and everyday household noises people make. When kittens are raised in a back room, they are used to a quiet environment so they may be more easily

    There are a couple options for letting your cat outdoors. A secure outdoor enclosure in your backyard for them to visit works great. Some choose to walk their Bengals on a harness and leash. These are some safe options that allow your cat outdoors without the dangers of free-roaming. If you feel bad about not letting your cat outdoors when it wants, you will feel even worse when you find them hit by a car or terminally ill with a disease they contracted from one of the neighborhood alley cats. Your expensive Bengal could also end up in someone else’s home... for good. Once you start letting them out to roam, they will always expect it.

My cat wants to go outside. Should I let him?

frightened by loud noises or sudden movements. They are picked up and rubbed everyday from day one so they associate humans with their maternal bonding process. The kittens sleep with us from 8 weeks old which we believe strengthens the kitten-human bond and allows your kitten to bond with you sooner.

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    Our goal is to produce healthy kittens, and we do everything in our power to ensure every cat and kitten in our cattery is in top health. When you decide on a specific kitten, I offer you a health guarantee which warrants against any fatal genetic defect for two years and guarantees your kitten is healthy when you receive him/her. Your kitten will come to you already vaccinated at least twice (FVRCP) and routinely dewormed.

Do you offer a health guarantee?   Yes.

Do you ship kittens?

     Yes, I can ship your kitten to you when they are at least 12 weeks old. The price of shipping includes a (required) health certificate issued by a veterinarian, a flight approved crate/kennel to ship them in, and the airline’s fee. Airline fees vary depending on destination. Please keep weather in mind when requesting shipment of your kitten. Some airlines offer a temperature-controlled cargo area. The airline’s fee may be slightly higher, but it is a great option during times of extreme temperature.

Most Bengals get along great with children and enjoy their high levels of energy.  Here at LeopardCraze, we socialize our kittens from an early age with children so they are familiar with them before you receive your kitten. Children need to be coached on how to approach a cat/kitten slowly, to not chase them and to be gentle. If you have children and a Bengal, is a good idea to trim the kitten’s nails on a regular basis to prevent accidental scratching. Just as you should with any breed of cat.

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What is HCM and why do you test for it?

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in cats, whether they are randomly bred or purebred.

    It is a heart muscle disease in which the papillary muscles (the muscles in the left ventricle that anchor the mitral valve) and the walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened.

    HCM has variable expression; which means some cats are severely affected, others are only mildly to moderately affected, and the disease can present itself any time in the cat’s life. Some cats may not have physical evidence of the disease yet produce affected offspring. HCM is autosomal dominant, meaning one of their parents has to have the gene for their kittens to inherit it.

    Therefore, we have our parent cats tested for HCM annually by a certified cardiologist specialist. These tests are very expensive (up to $600 per test, per cat, each year) but it is worth it to be sure we never breed a cat with an abnormal evaluation. We take all the precautions we can to produce healthy kittens, no matter the expense. Health comes first in our breeding program.

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