Take your Bengal to your own veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm that it's healthy. Take a kitten home no younger than 12 weeks of age. Their markings at this age might appear fuzzy and unclear, which is normal. Ask to see a photograph of the kittens between two to six weeks old - at that age their markings will be about the same as when they become adults. Regardless of the Bengal's wild origin, it's best to keep any cat indoors.
Vets say it's the best way to keep any cat happy and disease free.
The first generation Asian Leopard and Shorthair hybrid is called F1, and some states require special permits to own them. To be sure that no wild traits are left in your Bengal, find one that is at least four generations removed from its wild ancestors. If you want to show your Bengal, avoid ticked or long fur, two characteristics considered to be faults by show judges. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .