DSE 5 #1 April 29, 2008 It's time to bring a new feline into the home (my cat of 13 years passed on about a month back). We're considering a Toyger or Bengal. Anyone have any experience with the general personalities of these breeds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #2 April 29, 2008 Woohoo, I'm the first that gets to say it... How about an unwanted humane league or rescue cat?I don't know those breeds, but my cat is a huge Russian Blue (from humane league) and has the best personality of any cat I've ever met. Sweet natured, purrs constantly, lap cat. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #3 April 29, 2008 My hubby and I would like to adopt a bengal or bengal mix as a playmate to our feisty domestic shorthair. If you want to buy a kitten they run between $400 and 1300 for pet quality depending on markings, or you can adopt an adult from a rescue organization or a breeder that's retired. They are between 7 and 20 lbs and very active and intelligent. If you never had one (like us) it is best to read up on them prior to bringing one home, but I suppose one has to start somewhere. Toygers are relatively new, expect to pay thousands for a pet quality kitten. This a good group to join if you are interested in adopting. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bengalcatrescue/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=2 "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #4 April 29, 2008 Oh man! Bengals are awesome. If I were to ever get a cat again it would be a hard choice between a purebred seal point siamese and a bengal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 April 29, 2008 Those are really cool breeds, and if I had a cat it'd probably be along those lines. However, can I interest you in one of my neighbor's new kitties? (yeah, this is the neighbor who already has 20+ feral cats and now one of the cats has a litter of kittens.) Please rescue us! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 April 29, 2008 Quote How about an unwanted humane league or rescue cat? HA! See, Douglas? (I said the same thing, Peregrinerose! )She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 April 29, 2008 Bengals are only a few generations from wild and some times take on those tendencies again. My fiances uncle who is a vet assistant had to give his rescued one away again after it got territorial and started attacking everything that came near its space including his other cats and dogs. They are a lot easier to socialize form kittens but it was a really pretty cat that we would have taken if we could have got it to get along with our cats.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #8 April 29, 2008 QuoteWe're considering a Toyger or Bengal. Anyone have any experience with the general personalities of these breeds? The best method, imo, to achieve maximum felicity for all parties--both man & furball--is to first research the "general personalities" of all breeds, and then to consider one.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
