Ok....be forwarned, Im sure this topic will make alot of people very angry. This is not my intention.
I purchased by new Bengal Baby, Suri, from a professional breeder. I brought her home Monday (9-14-15). The breeder runs a very large, TICA and state licensed show cattery. Before you get up in arms about a "kitten mill"....this facility was soooooo nice. The adult cats were all VERY healthy, super social, and incredibly well cared for. The facilities were spottless and well maintained. I was actually impressed with the overall facility as well as the animals. The owner also shows professionally, and the quality of his cats cant be denied. He has stayed in touch about how Suri is doing, which is appreciated.
Anyway...my little Suri spent the 1st 10 weeks of her life in a cage. She was handled of course, but never had REAL socialization. She had never even seen the outdoors or the inside of a home until I purchased her from the breeder. She was very timid the day she came home, but was a little purring bundle of energy the next day. Suri has bonded very strongly to me, and is my little lap leopard. I cant be out of her sight! She is very playful when she wants to be, but does sleep ALOT. (especially if shes in my lap...which is as much as possible!) Should I be worried about any future behavioral issues from being caged early on? Her vet advised shes young enough that it ahould not be an issue, especially with how strongly attached to me she is. Thoughts? Advice? Suri is my very first Bengal Baby, as well as my very first housecat!
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