Why do Bengals cost so much?
In addition to the rarity, beauty, and uniqueness, raising a healthy and fully domesticated Bengal is a wonderful undertaking yet quite costly. Responsible Bengal breeders invest time, money, and research into their furry family. In most scenarios, breeding Bengals is not a highly profitable business venture. Breeding Bengals is about passion, love, and sometimes heartbreak.
Here is a sample of what it takes to be a Bengal breeder:
Time ~Unmeasurable Opportunity Cost |
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Cleaning |
Nurturing |
Supervision |
Vacations |
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Stud Rooms |
Affection |
Behavioral |
Cat Sitter |
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Floors |
Playtime |
Light discipline |
Kennel |
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Litter boxes |
Dog co-habitat |
Nail cutting |
Planning |
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Bedding |
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Diet ~$400 / Month |
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Raw Preparation |
Research |
Acclimation |
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3 hours 2-3 weeks |
1-hour x 2 weeks |
A mix of existing diet |
Medical ~$4,500 / Year |
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Immunizations |
Checkups |
Echo Cardiograms |
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Deworm |
Stool Sample |
Heart disease |
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Rabies |
Urine Sample |
Ultrasounds |
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FeLV |
Blood Sample |
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Revolution |
Microchip |
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FIP |
Spay / Neuter |
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FVRCP |
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TICA & CFA ~$1,200 / Year |
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Cattery Fees |
Kitten Fees |
Queen & Stud Fees |
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Genealogy, Genetics, Legal, Technology ~$2,200 / Year |
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Fees |
Documentation Preparation |
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Bengal kitten identification and classification |
Legal |
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Contracts & Applications |
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Supplies ~$450 / Month |
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Litter |
Food Bowls |
Cleaning Supplies |
Toys |
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Baking Soda |
Stainless steel |
Eco animal-safe |
Scratch toys |
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Liners |
Fountains |
Enzymatic Cleaner |
Perches |
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Automation |
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Quarters & Arrangements ~$10,000 + ~$420 / Month |
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Territorial |
Separation |
Isolation |
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Studs |
Kittens |
Illness |
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Cat Room preparation |
Mothers to be |
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There is nothing more fulfilling than playing matchmaker to a loving family and a Bengal. Here at Mother of Bengals, we take pride in our responsibility as a TICA certified cattery.
The charts depict some of the cost/time associated with raising a Bengal to maturity as a responsible breeder/cattery. There may be additional commitments missing and every cattery may operate differently.
At Mother of Bengals, we understand the growing problem of the increasing population of rescue cats. Choosing to find homes to the Bengal cat which some may see as a superficial desire is a label we do not take lightly. Bengals and all cats are not just eye-candy, rather, eternal souls that are experiencing this journey called life with us human beings.