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The Bengal cat is a registered cross breed from an Asian Leopard cat and the domestic short haired Tabby. The SBT (Stud book tradition) Bengals are those that are at least four generations removed from the Asian Leopard.

Asian Leopard

American Tabby

Bengals: Foundation Class to SBT

Bengals which are the first generation from the Asian Leopard Cat. One parent is a domestic cat and the other is an Asian Leopard Cat

Bengals which are the second generation from the Asian Leopard Cat. One grandparent is a domestic cat and the other is an Asian Leopard Cat

Bengals which are the third generation from the Asian Leopard Cat. One great grandparent is a domestic cat and the other is an Asian Leopard Cat

SBT

Stud Book Tradition Bengal. These Bengals are at least fourth generation Bengals with a Bengal to Bengal heritage (no outcrosses to any other cat). SBT bengals are the only Bengals that are eligible for showing.

SBT Bengals may have between 8% and 12% wild blood. They are confident, alert, very friendly, affectionate, and fun! They are not an aloof cat like the Asian Leopard tends to be. They thoroughly enjoy human company. Bengals have normal litter box habits and easily acclimate to other felines. Some of their common ancestral traits are, acute hearing, keen vision, agility, leopard like pelts, a love for playing with and being in water, a love for heights & jumping, a beautiful wild look, and a extremely soft & silky short haired pelt. Bengals weigh anywhere from 7 to 15 pounds as adults and are less prone to shedding than other domestic cats. Bengal's can be kept without special licenses, or permits.

All of the Bengals that Helderberg Exotic Cats breeds and sells are SBT Bengals.

Hugh Golden Rosetted Pelt Bengal

Brown Gold Spotted Bengal

Gold Spotted Bengal

Gold + Black Rosettes Bengal

Everyone wants a window seat

Gold Spotted Bengal

Your Bengal Kitten

We prefer to sell our kittens locally, but we will consider shipping at the new owners expense. Like most new pets, Bengal Kittens need to be gradually introduced into their new environment. Acclimation is usually very fast and when kittens are ready to be placed, they will be willing to bond with you, your family and any other furry friends you may have in your home. Kittens going to local homes can generally be picked up between ten and twelve weeks of age. You may visit kitten earlier by appointment. By the time they are ready to leave, they are eating well and using the litter box.

Bengal Kittens are considered for placement at approx. 12 weeks of age. Their coats mature slowly, and go through a "fuzzy" stage from about three weeks old, to six months old. Their beautiful coat does not fully develop for one, to two years.