Notice and introduction – please read this short section first. This page is too long by modern standards as it was written many years ago. It is now in a number of shorter sections with links at the bottom of each page which take you to the next section (pagination). All the original information (comprehensive) is untouched. The contents section no longer works because of the pagination but I have left it in place to tell you what is on the pages. Enjoy and thanks for visiting.
- Video – Bengal cat Kopa being photographed
- Prices – they used to be rare and exotic with a price to match
- Breeders & Rescue – these are the good ones I believe
- Jean Mill – a critique of the founding breeder.
- Legal Stuff – this cat still causes legal problems sometimes.
- Behavior – weird, different or normal?
- Health – healthy or are there some hidden problems?
- Slide Show (30+ large format pictures of the best cats mainly by Helmi Flick).
- Appearance
- Coat types – Helmi’s pictures and description
- Variant Bengal cats
- Individual cats – THRILLER, RAVI, MOMO, SUNDOG, LOBO — thumbnails to fantastic large format images of glamor cats + more
- link to super large format picture and breed standard notes
- Origin of name
- Click here to see visitors’ submissions
Introduction
Bengal cats for sale had taken on a new meaning in the UK in early 2007, when they were being targeted by criminal gangs, stolen and sold back to their owners for £1,000 to £100,000. At any one time, apparently, there were 120 missing. [note: this page was written in 2007 and things do change].
In the USA they are kept in far more frequently than in the UK and I would think that the UK is gradually moving towards the USA method. Thefts are one good reason.
Things though have changed over the years. In 1998, a Foundation Bengal was sold in England for over $40,000.00 (USD), then a world record for a cat’s value apparently. In January 2005, four F1 kittens went on sale at £80,000 (GPD) each – astonishing. Lord Gay was the seller/breeder. As I said times have changed. The Bengal is now no less rare than most purebred cats. In fact much more common based on my research into rare cat breeds.
The prices at mid 2007 for a nice show quality cat would have been about $2,500 – $5,000+. Bengal cats for sale as pets run to about $650 -$1,250. You get what you pay for. For healthy, well bred and socialized Bengal cat, the price should be around $1,000. slide show
Yeah, someday I’ll write an article about the character of the Bengal cat.
My best wishes to you too Bruce. Happy Christmas.
Hello again Michael, I wanted to Thank You for your quick reply, and all of the pertinent info on the Bengal Breed. It will be very helpful in my decision making. Best Wishes for you and your family this Holiday Season. Happy Holidays. Bruce
Wow, you have some classy cat companions. Thanks for telling us about them.
I have a T-3 female gold glitter tip. And her father was a double international champion T-1 he was large around 30 pounds. On my girl Kochka she is very curious and likes to get into everything. And she loves her buddy my Flame point Siamese. The do sneak attack on each other.Plus my Siamese Snooks was in the 2001 cat calendar in Louisville, KY.