Your breeder is very misinformed, especially when it comes to Bengals. Regular cats seem to leave their moms when they are weaned, but bengals are not like your regular cat. First of all, you need to be using the same exact type of litter your breeder uses. Second of all, the little guy may need a couple of litter boxes. Location is also key -- they love privacy and it has to be in a convenient place for them to use it. Know that accidents can happen -- just like toddlers who have been toilet trained. You are dealing with a toddler here.
As for walking him on a leash -- you will need to get him used to the harness first. Many recommend the walking jackets that are sized for your kitty. They do outgrow those and you will need larger sizes as that happens. An "H" harness is adjustable and has two clasps. It may take him a while to get used to wearing the harness inside the house, but that's how you start. Never take him outside until he is comfortable wearing the harness. He may still be a little young at this stage. I'd wait a few more weeks, but that will give you time to get the harness or walking jacket, allow him to wear it inside the house (always supervise him while he has it on). Then you can eventually carry him outside and put him down on the ground and see what happens. Initially, he won't go walking very far, but as he gains confidence, he will want to expand his territory.
Know this to be a fact -- once you start walks and he goes outside, he will want to continue them -- more than once a day. Mine gets TWO walks a day and that's still not enough. Sometimes never allowing them outside in the first place keeps them from wanting to investigate the outdoors.
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