Welcome to the forum and happy to hear you are considering Bengals!
Here is my experience and my opinion:
I, too, fell in love with the Bengal the first time I saw a photo of one. I was in LOVE. They were the most beautiful cats I had ever seen and I needed one in my life. However, I didn’t just jump to the conclusion of getting one. I knew this was a big commitment and I needed to do A LOT of research on these very special cats.
For months and months, I watched videos, read posts, forums, gathered owners’ experiences, etc. There were times I was doubtful and thought maybe this breed isn’t for me. But I was so intrigued and in love with everything I read/saw about them, that I decided to get one anyway. Now I have two – a boy and a girl.
They definitely are different cats. Not your average moggie. I have never come across a cat like them. They are incredibly loyal to their owners, very affectionate, vocal, will give you hours of entertainment, and they are very naughty!! They are like naughty little toddlers getting into everything.
It has been so worth it, though. They are my babies and we share a special bond.
If you are serious about getting a Bengal, do your research. A lot of it. Also research reputable breeders. You do not want to buy from the first person you contact because you fall in love with their cute kittens. Make sure they are registered, health test their cats, desex kittens and provide pedigree papers. Exchange emails, call them, ask as many questions as you can, and visit their cattery to see the conditions the cats are kept in. Don’t feel bad about walking away if you need to. Make sure you find a good breeder who cares about their kittens and where they are going. There are far too many cases of bad breeders – kittens go home sick, resulting in thousands of dollars of vet bills, and some even pass away. It is heartbreaking so make sure you take the right steps when you do!
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