12 Things to Know Before Getting a Bengal Cat | The Cat Butler

[@wendydalkin226]

I lost my bengal boy in January. He was almost 16 years. He was very vocal, affectionate and very athletic. I miss him every moment of the day.

[@safwaanrahman9671]

Sorry to hear that.

[@julesprice5805]

Would you like another one? I have a three year old male and two females that are a little younger. I love them all , however I either need to get rid of him or the girls together. He keeps attacking the girls, one of the girls more than the other and he's hurting her. He is most likely jealous because we had him first for about a year before we got the girls. I don't know how to stop him from hurting her and I simply can't be on guard every one of his waking hours. He is very demanding and needs lots of attention, but he's a great cat. He is leash trained, he uses his talk buttons, he's toilet training again, just have to see if I can get him all the way to the end of training. I am and will be extremely particular as to who he or the girls will go to. They are well taken care of , they are on freeze dried food, and get only the cleanest of treats and food.

[@Basilica19]

Sorry to hear that. I can give you mine. Male, 2 years old, trained for toilet, snow leopard F5.

[@Basilica19]

I forgot to mention, I am going to an assisted living facility and I am not allowed to bring him with me. His name is Angel.

[@LeyasLife]

My rescue’s mom was a melanated Bengal and he just turned 1. Although he is just half Bengal he definitely has the characteristics in his personality. We can’t get into a shower or bath without him joining us. Especially if the kids are in a bubble bath. He also loves to play fetch and his voice is more of a human tone than a cats meow. He loved being outdoors on his leash and we take miles long walks. He does have a lot of energy. All windows are open for him and we have catified our house. He’s not a lap cap but when it’s bedtime he has to be right up under us and regularly sleeps curled up in my legs or back etc He chooses when we are allowed to love on him😂

[@EmmaVB82]

He sounds like a brilliant cat! 😻 Sounds like he also shares some characteristics with my Maine Coon cats, especially my ginger boy Harvey! He’s a total powerhouse and has so much energy, and really wants a lot of interaction to expend it (right now I’m watching and commenting on videos interspersed with playing his favourite game, “biscuit [kibble] catch/chase”)! His sister is much better at keeping herself occupied and entertained by sitting at the window and watching the wildlife in the giant oak tree in the park right next to us (I live in an apartment on the 5th floor so they definitely don’t have access to go out of those windows! 🙀), and she absolutely loves chasing plastic springs and balls around the place and needs/wants very little interaction from me when she gets going (and she talks to her “prey” when she gets excited and it’s the cutest thing 😻). Though she’s been watching my games with Harvey (she doesn’t want to join in but likes to watch from a safe place like inside the play tunnel, or on the circle scratcher bed just out of his jumping range), and does now really love when we play “catch the spring”, which involves me going to a corner of my bedroom, showing her the spring in my fingers, then throwing it up on to the bed for her - while I’m doing this she’s positioning herself often just outside the room, somewhere with a good long run-up, and she gets ready and LEAPS up to catch the spring while it’s still in the air, or at the very least, stops it before it bounces off the other side of the bed 😺 Harvey has so many vocalisations and will basically yell meows at me in different tones when he wants me to play, but Nika is much more of a chatterer/chirper ☺️ Harvey hasn’t yet got into the shower with me while it’s still been running, but almost every time he’ll appear as soon as the water’s stopped, when everything’s still really wet and I’m trying to squeegee down all the walls and floor, and he’ll come and sit in a puddle and try to catch the drips 😹

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful Bengal! I laughed when you mentioned he joins you during bath time! Sounds like an awesome setup you have there! I wish you guys the best!

[@hallaloth3112]

I wanted a Bengal for years. Then I actually started doing research on cats when I was in a position to get one. A Bengal still might be in my future, but for now we're content with our two domestic shorthair lads that showed up on our back porch saying that this was their home now. Our orange lad is loud and active enough for me! Though I wish he would 'walk' more than getting into bushes!

[@TheCatButler]

thanks for sharing! you had the cat distribution at work!

[@dreamcatcherjulie1]

Always better to stay with strays and the ones who need adoption anyways. Bengals need a lot of attention and exercise and walks(preferably) They are beautiful cats though if you have the time, money and energy.

[@hallaloth3112]

@@dreamcatcherjulie1 See, I don't agree with that mindset if someone wants a specific breed of cat/dog whatever. . .Yes, there are millions of cats out there for adoption. . .too many for any singular person to make a drop in the bucket. . .if someone wants a specific breed of cat from an ethical breeder checking health/genetics. . .people shouldn't gripe at them for it. I still want a Bengal, Ragdoll or Maine Coon down the line. . .and while I would look into rescues first, they aren't always an option and aren't always accommodating.

[@RoyaItee]

@@hallaloth3112 Ragdolls are amazing cats, ive had one but they passed away last october

[@brennan5005]

wow that a lot of writing

[@nukasnook1561]

We were good friends with our Bengal breeder, a small bengal was having her first litter she had 4, too many for her, the runt, Abi, was born with a deformed fourth leg, so in effect she was three legged. She was the most amazing cat we have had. She thought she was four-legged, so we had to watch her carefully. She would run like a crab in an arc, never a straight line. She had the most gorgeous rosettes with the glitter gene. She became so attached to us that she would sit at the top of our section and cry for us if we went too far from her. Sadly, she had a stroke when she was 10. I miss her so much. Would definitely get another bengal one day. Incredible cats.

[@TheCatButler]

Sorry to hear about your loss! Abi was a wonderful cat

[@nukasnook1561]

@@TheCatButlerthank you

[@harkirankaur9247]

I have a 14 year-old female Bengal named Maya. She is my furry soulmate and yes we have full on conversations. I love her so much!

[@jamieohjamie]

My boy is 13 and I love him so much.

[@maryamsweet7]

Is it hard to own a bengal cat? I have one tabby but want to get bengal for so long but not sure if bengal will be ok with my tabby? Won’t bully her or anything.

[@jamieohjamie]

@@maryamsweet7 They're a lot like any other cat. Some can be laid back, and some can be a handful. Bengals are generally very smart, but they also love companionship. It's going to be on a case-by-case basis. I say, go for it! So long as all the cats are getting love and affection, they may very well be best friends.

[@StPeteG8r]

I love my 11-month-old Bengal "Binx" He is so affectionate & very vocal. He is my best buddy.

[@TheCatButler]

Love the name Binx!

[@amanita1964]

I got my Bengalina from the shelter. I did not know what cat to expect and I actually let a cat chose me. She is the sweetest baby angel and yes, we do have those chats. She usually tells me that she loves me. I am blessed !

[@mikelouis9389]

A great place to see a Bengals unique personality is the KZbin channel, Professor Pouncy. I truly enjoy watching his adventures

[@EmmaVB82]

8:35 - the section that starts here about the Bengal’s meow/chirp being quite piercing and something to know about ahead of time… 8:50 - camera pans to a husky sitting on the sofa 😂 I don’t actually know any huskies personally, but I’ve watched enough Girl With The Dogs videos/been on the internet in general to know they for sure also have a piercing voice! Either that lovely big floof of a Ragdoll has adapted to also have a loud voice to keep up with the team, or will be the quietest and softest member of the family by far 😸 (I’m still watching this video and absolutely loving Bao the Bengal, but I got to this bit and had to comment!)

[@TheCatButler]

Yeah that husky in the video was very nice :D. The cats all loved sleeping with it

[@martinmiller61]

My bengal went into heat for the first time before getting spade. Its amazing a cat can be so loud.

[@mjc63]

Enjoyed this peek into the Bengal Cat! After always having had one cat and one dog raised together I have been sold on the two kitten option, however, when contemplating a super active, demanding breed like a Bengal or Siamese one option might be to pair your kitten with a slightly less active breed, particularly a Ragdoll, like Arya and Temo! In my recent experience with my Siamese kittens Austen and Jasper, it was quite an experience raising TWO active and curious kittens together. Had I found the Cat Butler, Arya and Temo before the boys came home, then perhaps we might have had a less fraught first year together!!! Their Dachshund baby sister, Hildy, engages with them often with games of chase and cuddling in her big fluffy bed, which the boys really like and naturally think is their bed which they let HER sleep in! So a dog pal is also a nice option. We indeed survived that first year, and we love Aussie and Jasper very much, and could never decide between them. So if I were to do it over again, I very well might have preferred the option of one Siamese paired with a Ragdoll, Siberian, Maine Coon, Persian…. Michael Albuquerque NM USA

[@TheCatButler]

Your pet family really sounds amazing every time you share! Do they all sleep together? They sound like the best of friends :D

[@mjc63]

@@TheCatButler Thank you that is so nice to hear Cat Butler! Indeed they all spend a lot of time together and with me! Aussie is a Chocolate Point, the “leader” and a bit more independent in nature, while Jasper is a Seal Point, more demure and shy, and he is definitely my velcro cat. Their mothers are full sisters and A and J have the same dad. They are both very people oriented, smart and affectionate, as most well bred Siamese will be. Hildy still sleeps in her crate at night (which keeps her out of mischief!) and this allows the boys some time with me unimpeded by our show stealing and demanding little Dachshund! They are exceptional creatures and I think because the boys’ breeder puts so much into his animals up front, and since Hildy arrived just a month after Aussie and Jasper, they grew up with each other and that eliminated issues one sometimes experiences when introducing a puppy to grown cats. My Senior Siamese Matthew lived almost to his 22nd birthday after which I had an 11 year hiatus from pets. So it was over 30 years since I had a kitten, and that may have contributed to my somewhat overwhelming first year with my trio. Of course now we look forward to many years ahead, having survived the twin tornadoes aka “demolish” and “destroy”! I am 60 so likely no more additions. I still favor the idea of pairing an active breed like Siamese with a less intense one. Looking forward to holiday shopping with you! Hugs to Temo and Arya! Michael Albuquerque NM USA.

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for such a detailed update. Interesting to learn that Aussie is the leader of the bunch! Even leader of Hildy? What an interesting dynamic. Give your beautiful babies pets for me :D

[@mjc63]

@@TheCatButler Yes Aussie is the boss of everyone, even Hildy! He plays roughly which she really likes! He fears no one!!! Jasper entices Hildy to chase him with a fearful look, then he flops over and it is hardly sporting! Happy little trio!

[@nursultantulyakbaycats]

Dont mistake them for normal housecats. They might mostly be housecats but they are MUCH more demanding and active. If you're up to the challenge they're a great cat to have around, but if you easily get stressed they might not be a good match. I love mine to death but the nightly howling and zoomies can be a bit annoying

[@TheCatButler]

good tips!

[@seansalama4918]

Our two do zoomies between 2 am and 5 am and play chase.

[@comiplaynow4624]

Is that howling a male or female trait ? After castration as well?

[@VomicaEmanio]

I wouldn't have any issues with them acting out (I've got two Siberians who like to chase each other every night, and I sleep right through it all unless they literally jump on me. I got some really funny recordings of what they do while I sleep) but I rarely have enough energy to spend long hours playing. That's why I have two cats, so they can play with each other when I fail to exhaust them.

[@holiwood72]

I'm about to adopt a 6 month old female. After watching this I'm even more excited to get her.

[@TheCatButler]

Congrats on your new Bengal :)

[@giseledl]

Thank you for your excelent video ❤ I have one and he's so sweet! He's very active, really needs to play or he'll start to destroy things. He eats a lot!!! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

[@TheCatButler]

Visited Rio de Janeiro and loved it! Thank you for your sweet comment and I wish you and your cat well :D

[@cheallaigh]

i'm so excited to see to see how much my snow mink girl is going to look like bao when she gets bigger, her half sister a brown, is already super affectionate after a few days. topaz(snow mink) is still shy, but lunatic(brown) has already decided we're her people... both are starting to trill, chirp, and talk to us and each other. we got them from a TICA breeder and checked out the home and mothers as with any breed whether dog or cat, there are risks of breeders who care more about profit over health.

[@TheCatButler]

Awwwwww sounds beautiful! Congrats on your new cats :)

[@cheallaigh]

@@TheCatButler we ended up going back for opaline the full sister/littermate of the brown, she's a snow lynx(the dad of all 3 is a brown, the mom of the brown and lynx is a lynx and topaz' mom is a mink). topaz at just over a year now, has ended up being unexpected, she's not the typical bengal like her two half sisters. she's a double agouti, so already far darker(blackened bronze) than a typical snow mink, and her body type is leopard cat as she's a throwback. she doesn't look like other bengals in her head or body shape, but like the leopard cat almost entirely except her ears. if you click on me you can see her and her sisters.

[@joe1999_1]

I have two Bengals at home and they are the most amazing cats ever

[@TheCatButler]

Yes they are!

[@seansalama4918]

We have a male and a female, from same Cattery different parents. My wife did travel nursing the past 3 years. They travel very well, plane and cars. My female is so intelligent and intuitive with my ptsd from being a cop.

[@TheCatButler]

hahah a cop?

[@ritadailey5311]

Thank you I agree with this so much they have a very different demeanor then most cats

[@1ENDUSER]

Just got my Bengal this pass Sunday after a long 12 weeks haha. Forsure well worth it. POGI is his name. It means handsome in Tagalog.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Bengal cats are beautiful! Gina

[@TheCatButler]

Yes they are!

[@merccadoosis8847]

Bengal kitties look like ideal pets.

[@MiaTheBengalCat]

All cats are awesome but bengals are by far my favorite. ❤

[@loveforthe90s]

Going to pick mine up on Sunday I can’t waitttt 😫😫😫😫

[@TheCatButler]

Congrats!

[@safeguardaccounting6424]

My bengal is amazing he loves to do everything. He goes on hikes and kayaking and loves car rides he’s just like a dog.

[@TheCatButler]

Amazing!!

[@jamieohjamie]

"They have a chirp that can be loud" LMAO AHHAHAHAH my bengal with his fullass entire loud YOWL

[@giang-tienmoore3464]

In-depth and well-presentation of this breed! Keep up the awesome content! :-)

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you! Will do!

[@BengalCatLola]

Bengal cats are the BEST 😻😻😻

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

My bengal is super happy and he never chirps. He howls so loud even when hes happy. Especially when he's happy actually.

[@TheCatButler]

:)

[@lillianasaleh7996]

my experience with a bengal cat was not as enjoyable. my cat had problems with attacking mainly children and it got to the point where we had to give him away. he was rough but it was obvious how much he loved us, despite everything we went through with him. it took us months to finally get the courage to give him away. we loved him and he loved us, affectionate and so sweet when he wasn’t attacking. we came to the realization that he was too wild and decided to give him to a new owner who had other cats he could play with. i recommend getting another cat to play with your bengal.

[@hmccarty7189]

I have a 2 month old snow bengal she is a beautiful lil girl smart an ornery as heck!!!

[@nuelreview5636]

I don't know why I prefer the marble pattern more than the rosette but I think its very beautiful and there's just nothing like it.

[@zildog]

My purebred female Bengal Nana is an angel. 10 years on and she’s still an angel… albeit a sometimes destructive and demanding one. Bengals are demanding and communicative. They love it when you are around and constantly want your attention to tell you about something. It’s easy to care for them and they’re smart enough to know when you need your own space, too. Nana is hyper active even at 10 years and she’s constantly on the go at a moments notice between naps in the sunshine. Our house was made for her and I believe she thinks she runs it. Also, you’ll notice that it doesn’t matter what you’re doing in the kitchen, they will want to smell and check everything and will give their approval and disapproval of every ingredient like the gourmet eaters they are. They are feline royalty in the animal kingdom. The best breed of cat I’ve ever had and the only one I will ever own again. I dread the day when she has to leave me…

[@TheCatButler]

That is awesome! Nana seems very involved haha. Love Nana being a chef! picking out the ingredients. Thank you for sharing. Nana is a beautiful soul!

[@Baeby999]

Love my lil 5 month boy

[@Roseworld224]

I’m getting a bangle cat tomorrow😊

[@TheCatButler]

That is so exciting! Congratulations :)!

[@CallieMasters5000]

Is this like a bracelet?

[@wennykalil4621]

Great video…I have 4 British Short hair, 4 Persian Cats and 1 Angora Turkish….they are all different but beautiful…..I was thinking of getting a Bengal but will do more research

[@TheCatButler]

What a beautiful family!

[@blasianpersuasion85]

My bengal is currently meowing like a ambulance siren as I’m watching this video it’s 2:21 am .

[@TheCatButler]

Hahaha

[@kekeyourstruly]

Omg 😂😂😂😂

[@safwaanrahman9671]

So adorable.

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you!

[@christinezois5187]

We have a beautiful gal Gracee who just arrived here at the Head Butt Hotel in North Myrtle Beach SC for anyone looking for a new friend to join their family!

[@joec1248]

I have a 9 year old Bengal/brown tabby mix he came from our local animal care and control. He was abused his name is Jack. Also have a tuxie female also from AC&C also abused before I got her . Her name is Ginny she is 10+

[@user-pd4cv2bw1h]

Beautiful kitty.

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you! 😊

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

4:14 instead of two cats have three I have 3 indoor cats they were born on 06/06/2023. Yes they are sisters. They had 5 other siblings sadly 5 of them didn't make it.

[@TheCatButler]

Its awesome you kept them all together! Sorry about the loss of the other siblings.

[@taccoplaine6909]

I have a Male and Female, they are very active and love to play! Like all the time while they are awake .. he can be extremely loud at times for sure... I don't think they reach their true size / growth until they are about 4yrs. My female loves water, male not so much. She is very very loving when she wants to be !! I can't get mine to do any tricks though, however they both respond well and coming running when you call them. They certainly have big personalities ~ Mine are picky eaters, my Male loves 92-94% raw hamburger or lean steak meat. Her not at all ! He loves tuna and salmon, her nope ..He is about 16lbs , she is about 8, however she runs the house!! She can put the whooping on him quick!! I love this breed and have owned many others. Last one was American short haired silver tabby ~ Bengals beat them hands down in my opinion, but like mentioned are not for everyone!

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks or sharing your experience! The boy loves to eat well haha :D

[@seansalama4918]

We have a boy and a girl also same Cattery but different parents. I will never have a house without one. My female is my best friend, she travels with us. She is so intelligent and intuitive with my emotions and PTSD. I medical retired as a cop in 2019 from being hit by a car. She just get me. Our boy is a mommas boy.

[@sarahstarke8064]

Just got a bengal today for 200$ at a pound so far so good but it’s only been hours😬wish me luck with this crazy boy

[@TheCatButler]

Good luck and congrats on your new baby!

[@allyburg7145]

If my Bengal sits on your lap you are honoured !

[@TheCatButler]

Yes!

[@glendadiaper-fox816]

Great video.... Do you have a video on Savannah cats? xXx

[@TheCatButler]

Hey glad you enjoy the video! I don’t. I haven’t personally interviewed an owner with one yet!

[@pinkyblinders7352]

For anyone considering this breed. They are MAD. If you want a lap cat, forget it. If its your first cat, forget it. They are VERY ACTIVE. They look beautiful but they are not for trend buying. They need space to get lots of exercise and they need a lot of attention. You need to be serious about rearing them if you want one.

[@i_like_to_edit1001]

Hello their I recently gotten cats how do I make them get used to water?

[@specter_sigma]

He’s got a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpTEe5qkdtJpps0si=-jW29Jb_yXp_XCPS

[@TheCatButler]

You can watch the video tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpTEe5qkdtJpps0

[@myfatboy1234]

I live with one , her name is Chi - I am a formal Chinese martial artist (maybe) - hence the name. But the energy level and hand quickness is essential. I love every minute we are together, which is a lot sine I work from home, but she can be a "pain in the ass!" This breed is not for everyone, but for the few of us that are adopt to it, well - bless....

[@susanmorris4175]

I have a Bengal cat and her stomach seems to be sensitive. I think she also has allergies.

[@ApexPrimals]

I own a bengal and they’re not that much different from domestic shorthairs apart from their fur

[@seansalama4918]

We have two! A male and a female they’re wild compared to our other cats.

[@forwhat-gg3sn]

You probably don’t have one then

[@bluehour3536]

My family is looking to adopt a bengal kitten from a friend who is moving away soon, but I have a bit of a dilemma. My mother isn't very fond of cats and is expecting me to take care of it, but I will be at school for up to 9 hours a day. That would leave the cat alone with my mother at home, and during that time it would be kept in our backyard until I return. I'm worried that this may cause the cat to feel lonely and trapped, since my backyard is roughly 25m² (269 sq ft) in area. I'm thinking of taking it on walks every morning before I have to go to school, and interacting with it indoors when I get home, but I'm not sure it would make up for the time it would spend alone in our backyard. What possible solutions are there for me?

[@TheCatButler]

Definitely don’t recommend the cat to be kept outside. It may escape. I suggest reasoning with your mom to have it kept indoors

[@catherinemcgarrity1298]

My Turkish Van cat - age 20 passed away 2 weeks ago. I miss her & still to buty her ashes in the garde but Ive sern a bengal at our local car & dog home - a female. I may adopt her? Shes 1. Any advice?

[@TheCatButler]

I think before you get one be sure you are able to deal with their talkative nature as some people don’t like it. Hope that helps!

[@juliethestupidcat]

Pls make a video about British Longhair🥺

[@sidrahfarooq950]

Hi, recently got a snow Bengal lynx kitten need advice and what food they can have😀

[@Lycos_dae]

Wait, her voice sounds a bit like the VTuber Bao lol 2:18 And it looks like she does have a streaming setup??

[@TheCatButler]

hmm whats a V tuber haha

[@alicegilchrist-miller3034]

Not specifically related to this video but where did you get your cat scratching post/tower that looks like a tree? I love it!!!

[@TheCatButler]

Oh it was custom made!

[@michelleleegill1505]

Mex and beagle mix he's all black but you can see his spots in sun

[@gaylawilliams3394]

Where can I purchase a car from. please send me info. Thanks.

[@universe288]

We found great educated bengal cats in professional CRAFTY BENGALS LT cattery, Klaipeda city, Lithuania

[@GailHarris-p1f]

Mine loves love ❣️❣️

[@GailHarris-p1f]

Mine is tuxedo Bengal❣️❣️

[@YusefEltalkhawy]

I got a bengal cat before watching this video and it killed my child, injured my wife and mated with my dog. I should’ve watched this video.

[@Arctic5fox]

Any baby kittens around the Chicago area ?

[@lorrainelehman7566]

Where do I get a litter box like that?

[@TheCatButler]

Here is the link to the litter boxes: Regular Version with 1 Entry - amzn.to/3VRxaFq XL Version with 2 Entry - amzn.to/3za8RJT hope that helps!

[@edko2695]

How do we know if the begal is pure breed? Can any one help me to comment.

[@TheCatButler]

its a pure breed!

[@CommonIntrest]

i need a bengal

[@sayatate8904]

Who the breeder for the for bengal cat

[@DaemonColt-m6b]

I have a Bengal cat that has the name Arya too🤣

[@Cream_the_chao]

:/ still want a ragdoll😶

[@MdnghtEther]

I did fall in love. Then he broke my heart by not coming back. It’s my fault; I shouldn’t have let him outside. Hunting stuff just made him so happy. Bengals are like the absolute opposite of a lap cat, and I’ll never make that mistake again.

[@Raven_plus]

I have a six month year old bengal And I can confirm they are Crazy as hell

[@AryadutaToto]

Anyone else following the series? What do you think so far?

[@stormsavage6400]

First

[@Hebrewsyt]

coconut oil & water prevents cataracts

[@GailHarris-p1f]

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