Responsible UK Bengal Catteries
If you have decided that a purebred Bengal kitten is the
purr-fect match for you, it's of utmost importance that you
acquire your kitten from a reputable UK Bengal breeder. Just
as dogs and puppies are exploited by puppy mills, backyard breeders
and pet stores in the UK - so are purebred cats and kittens.
Purchasing a Bengal kitten from any source other than a responsible
breeder can be a one-way ticket to heartbreak, since kittens
from these sources can have a shopping list of health and behavior
problems.
What should I look for in a responsible Bengal cat breeder?
1. Knowledge -
A responsible Bengal cat breeder will be very well educated
about the breed, and health and temperament of her cats and
kittens.
2. Care
- A responsible Bengal cat breeder is caring. Her cats and kittens
are loved and treated as members of the family.
3. Concern - A
responsible Bengal cat breeder will be concerned about the wellbeing
of her cats and kittens. She'll want to know a lot about you,
and put you through a "screening" process before agreeing to
place one of her kittens with you.
4. Accountability
- A responsible Bengal cat breeder will follow a carefully selective
breeding program. The goal of each breeding should be to produce
the healthiest, soundest kittens possible, while adhering to
the breed standard set forth by the governing cat breed association.
In addition to this, the breeder should offer, and stand behind,
a reasonable health guarantee on her kittens.
5. Commitment
- A responsible Bengal cat breeder will be committed to the
welfare of her kittens. She should be willing to offer you a
reasonable amount of post-sale support to answer any questions
you may have as you adjust to life as a kitten owner.
She should want to keep in touch with you and receive photos
and updates on how your kitten is doing. The breeder should
also be willing to assist you in re-homing your kitten, should
circumstances prevent your fulfilling your commitment to raising
the feline, for any reason.
The following Bengal
catteries meet our guidelines for responsible cat breeders.
Please see our disclaimer below before
contacting these breeders, or any breeder you locate through
any source.
UK Bengal Cat Breeders Directory
List Your
UK Bengal Cattery
Disclaimer: Since we are unable to
physically inspect the premises or animals offered by these
breeders, Cats and Kittens Central does not offer any guarantee
or warrantee related directly or indirectly to transactions
between these cat breeders and our visitors. Be sure to ask
for and check references - (veterinarian and past kitten buyers)
and, if possible, ask to visit the cat breeder and meet her
cats and kittens firsthand. We hope that by pre-screening the
catteries listed on our site, we can help point you in the right
direction towards finding a reputable cat breeder. Please keep
in mind that you must conduct the final assessment, armed with
the information we have provided to you on
Bengal Cats and
Kittens Central.
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