Bengal Mating

Detailed steps of the Bengal cat breeding process:

1. Listing Review: Review Bengal cat breeding listings on Petopic.com
2. Filtering: Filter by criteria such as age, gender, health status, and genetic test results
3. Listing Details: Review the cat's characteristics, genetic health tests, breeding history, and health documents
4. Breeding Owner Contact: Contact the breeding owner and obtain detailed information
5. Interview: Conduct a phone or in-person interview
6. Health Check: Review genetic health tests and veterinary checkups
7. Breeding Agreement: Breeding agreement and determination of terms
8. Breeding: Breeding process and monitoring
9. Kitten Guarantee: Kitten guarantee and health checks

Documents required for Bengal cat breeding:

• Genetic Health Tests: HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), and other genetic disease tests
• Health Report: Current health report issued by a veterinarian
• Breeding History: Previous breedings, number of kittens, and health status
• Pedigree Document: Pedigree document for purebred Bengal cat
• Vaccination Records: Current vaccination records (FVRCP, FeLV, FIV)
• Breeding Contract: Breeding contract created on Petopic.com
• Identity Document: Identity document of the breeding owner

Genetic tests that should be performed for Bengal cat breeding:

• HCM Test: Genetic test for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (heart disease)
• PRA Test: Genetic test for progressive retinal atrophy (eye disease)
• PK-Def Test: Genetic test for pyruvate kinase deficiency (anemia)
• Blood Tests: Complete blood count and biochemical panel
• FeLV/FIV Test: Feline leukemia virus and immunodeficiency virus test
• Echocardiogram: Heart ultrasound (for HCM screening)
• Eye Examination: Eye examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist

Age requirements for Bengal cat breeding:

• Female Cats: Minimum 12-18 months (wait 2-3 cycles after first heat)
• Male Cats: Minimum 12-18 months (full sexual maturity)
• First Breeding: Ideally between 18-24 months
• Maximum Age: For female cats 7-8 years, for male cats 10 years
• Health Check: Mandatory veterinary checkup before breeding
• Breeding Interval: For female cats maximum 2-3 breedings per year

Bengal cat breeding costs:

• Genetic Tests: $200-500 (HCM, PRA, PK-Def tests)
• Veterinary Checkups: $100-200 (pre-breeding health check)
• Breeding Fee: $500-2,000 (depending on cat quality and pedigree)
• Pregnancy Monitoring: $150-300 (ultrasound, routine checkups)
• Birth and Kitten Care: $300-800 (birth expenses, kitten care)
• Kitten Health Checkups: $100-200 (first vaccines, health checkups)
• Total: $1,350-4,000

Kitten guarantee for Bengal cat breeding:

• Health Guarantee: Guarantee of healthy birth of kittens
• Genetic Disease Guarantee: Guarantee against tested genetic diseases
• Number of Kittens: Average 3-5 kittens (varies by cat)
• Kitten Selection: Right to select kittens according to breeding agreement
• Health Checkups: All kittens undergo veterinary checkup
• Documents: Health documents and pedigree for kittens (if applicable)
• Support: Support for kitten care and health

Characteristics to seek for Bengal cat breeding:

• Physical Characteristics: Standard Bengal appearance, good bone structure, healthy coat quality
• Personality: Good temperament, social, energetic but balanced
• Health: Genetic disease tests negative, general health status excellent
• Breeding History: Successful breeding history (if available)
• Pedigree: Well-registered pedigree, recognized bloodlines
• Age: In appropriate age range for breeding
• Documents: All health documents and test results available

Bengal cat breeding process timeline:

• Preparation Period: 1-2 months (tests, documents, agreement)
• Breeding: 2-5 days (bringing cats together)
• Pregnancy: 63-67 days (average 65 days)
• Birth: 2-12 hours (birth process)
• Kitten Care: 12-16 weeks (weaning kittens from mother)
• Total Duration: Approximately 4-5 months

Information found in Bengal cat breeding listings:

• Basic Information: Age, gender, color, pattern, size
• Genetic Test Results: HCM, PRA, PK-Def and other test results
• Health Status: General health, vaccination status, veterinary records
• Breeding History: Previous breedings, number of kittens, success rate
• Pedigree Information: Family tree, registration information
• Personality: Temperament, behavioral characteristics
• Breeding Terms: Fee, kitten guarantee, agreement details
• Photos: Photos of cat and documents

Advantages of Petopic.com Bengal cat breeding platform:

• Professional Service: Experienced breeding owners and reliable listings
• Genetic Health: Genetic testing requirement and health guarantees
• Detailed Information: Comprehensive listing details and documents
• Secure Transaction: Verified listings and secure communication
• Kitten Guarantee: Healthy kitten guarantee and support
• Expert Support: Information and support about breeding process
• Community: Bengal cat lovers community and experience sharing