Congratulations on the upcoming additions to your family. I've read that about immunity against feline leukemia as well, and I have also read that this is not true! Raiden gets vaccinated for Felv. I had a cat once who contacted feline leukemia and it was a horrible, fast disease and she had to be put to sleep because of it. My cats since then have always gotten vaccinated. Dr. Centerwall found it to be partially resistant in the asian leopard cat, but through the breeding with a domestic cat and down the generations, I believe if a bengal comes in contact with an infected cat -- the disease can be passed on. This is something you can discuss with your vet if they are knowledgeable on bengals.
Just know indoor cats can sneak out (Raiden got out as we were carrying boxes out our front door last night -- fortunately, he is not smart enough to run for it. He stops and I'm able to grab him). A cat enclosure is a wonderful thing and can be a simple or elaborate as you choose to make it. Make sure it has a sheltered area, and something for climbing. Raiden has a nice 12'x12' covered enclosure out on our deck with two cat trees and a three-room cat house. I don't know if you mean your cats will be inside your house for the first year and then you'll be keeping them in an enclosure -- which should not be the case. The enclosure should be somewhere they can go to enjoy the outdoors for a while. Bengals want to be with their owners and won't do well if they are permanently put out in an enclosure.
Although you are getting TWO, it's always nice when you can train them to walk on a harness and leash and they can experience a little more territory safely.
I hope you'll continue to do research on everything Bengal. You've got some time before your little ones join you and your life sort of gets wonderfully turned upside down!
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