So you want a Bengal

Having that exotic look of the Leopard roaming your home sounds cool dosen't it? But, that is not why you should being considering a new pet.

Bengals are not for everyone, to be perfectly honest. However, if you do fall in love with and understand them you will never go Bengal-less again. It is suggested when considering a Bengal you consider two cats at the same time, either two Bengals or a Bengal and another high energy cat. This is especially important if you work and are not at home for a long period of time during the day.

A Bengal will not do well as an only cat in this kind of situation. They DEMAND your attention even when you are in the middle of doing something. Just try to ignore a Bengal, I dare you!

Jean Danforth of Baako Bengals http://www.baakobengals.com sums up life with a Bengal perfectly.

She says, "Don't be surprised if you catch the cat looking at and admiring him/herself in the bathroom mirror, jumping in the shower with you...or even a full bath tub.. stealing your dinner when you get up to get the salt and stealing all of your jewellery and hair binders, toothbrushes, etc etc etc etc etc...then hoarding it for no other reason than to have a stash of toys for a rainy day! If you can deal with all of the above plus some...you would be a good Bengal person.

Bengals LOVE adventure and they love water, messes, trouble and lots and lots of excitement! They are wonderful wonderful cats! You can not have just one...but more than one will drive you to a looney bin....LOL. So beware! Oh and they LOVE FOOD too ...so be sure you have a good butcher, baker and candlestick maker!"

As Jean points out, Bengals get into everything; even things that you think are safely shut away.

Are you a person that can laugh instead of getting angry while continuously picking things up? Remember you could find yourself laughing a lot.

Possessions such as collectables or breakables become less important when decorating your home. Bengals feel they are the perfect decorating accessory. If you?re lost for a decorating style no need to fear, soon you will learn to appreciate Bengal-Chic.

They will destroy every roll of Toilet Paper in or out of your bathroom cabinets. How about the toilet being flushed repeatedly....while you are in the shower. You might laugh but this has happened.

How about coming home and finding all the floor vents pulled out and you can forget about putting them back in place. VERY short lived so why bother...

That new magazine you intended on reading while soaking in the tub... well now it has ripped corners and little claw marks that surely have been left for no other reason than to mark where they left off reading it before you had your chance.

How about Paw Prints, can you handle them on all your furniture or any other surface that can be walked on...Kitty signatures don't you know. You will find your kitchen cabinets or pantry always open and your fridge magnets missing. The poor family Dog will never get any sleep because they LOVE to pester him/her. Lets not forget that no toe is safe either exposed or under a blanket.

So, if you like highly active; intelligent animals that can often times outsmart their owners. Or enjoy stare-downs and being stalked and pounced on when you least expect it. And you can ignore flying felines that sail through the air faster than a speeding bullet or a flying UFO? Can you handle being the Spring Board in the Bengal Olympics or the Stop Pit in the Bengal 500? Let's not forget an affectionate spoiled brat that DEMANDS your undivided attention and can keep you up all night. Or that little motor that just keeps going and going and going and...well you get the picture.

If your ready for all of this then this breed is for you.