December 27, 2022

by Robyn Paterson

When people visit a cat breeder’s home, the automatic expectation is that it will stink. We have visitors frequently as people come over to pick out and pick up their kittens. It always makes…

August 15, 2021

by Robyn Paterson

Sometimes it feels like you need a degree in Animal Nutrition to pick the best cat food for your Bengal cat.  The pet food recalls, lack of supplies, and raw debate make picking the…

March 7, 2021

by Robyn Paterson

We all look forward to the holidays when we can get together with family and friends, but Easter, in particular, invites some dangers for Bengal cats into the home. Some careful planning can prevent…

Bengal cats are known to be vocal, but this is not necessarily a consistent breed trait, nor is it something from their hybrid ancestry. In over 20 years of breeding Bengal cats, we have had some vocal Bengal cats and…

December 23, 2019

by Robyn Paterson

Bengal cat life expectancy does not differ from the average indoor cat life expectancy of 12-18 years; however, there are steps both your breeder and you can make to extend the life of your…

According to Cornell University's Cat Watch Newsletter, "50 to 90% of adult cats are affected by periodontal disease to some degree or another" (Dental).  Several factors go into the formation of tartar and plaque, but the good news is that…

Within any purebred breeding program, the breeder should have specific goals in mind.  A primary goal is the one everyone sees - a distinct, recognizable appearance.  After all, this is the number one reason breeders choose to breed a specific…

Buying a purebred pet is a big decision.  Sometimes the shopping process can be confusing because prices can vary greatly and when you start talking to breeders, what they tell you differs as well.  The top three reasons to purchase…

While looking around for your future Bengal kittens, you may come across breeder websites talking about HCM testing.  What is HCM, and how important is it to buy from a breeder who tests for it?  HCM stands for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy…

Concentrating on my photo shoot, I heard the crash of the lights behind me.  Ugh, now I had to clean up this mess before I could get back to my job because the contents of compact fluorescent light bulbs are…

First, we will express that the article's information is our opinion, and we have not licensed veterinarians. Why should you listen to us over the Banfield Veterinarian at your local PetSmart? Although "We have laws in most states banning corporations…