About Us and FAQs

A bengal is a domesticated cat that is created by breeding an Asian leopard cat with a domestic cat. All of our cats are SBT F5 or greater, meaning they are at least 4 generations from wild feline blood lines. Bengal ownership is illegal in some states and cities. You should check your local laws prior to purchasing a bengal cat.

Bengals are a high energy cat, meaning they like to stay active. Bengals love to play! Bengals can get energy out through exercise and play. The best toy for a bengal cat, is a second bengal. Don't let these cats fool you though, they like to snuggle up in their favorite persons' lap after a round of play or the zoomies.

Bengal cats have a pelt, meaning they have no undercoat. Cats with pelts are softer (fur that has a silk-like texture) and tend to shed less than a standard house cat. While not completely hypoallogenic, people with cat allergies tend to tolerate bengals and have little to no symptoms. Bengal cats' coats are much cleaner and need less frequent upkeep. Bengal cats lick themselves less than most cats and do not spread saliva that can cause allergies as frequently.

Bettering the Bengal breed and making loving, healthy cats is a priority to us at Balducci Bengals. We want only the best for our pets, breeders and their kittens. Bengals, when bred improperly, are at higher risk of blindness, heart defects, and are overall at higher risk to be in poor health. Properly bred Bengals who are well loved and take care of live long, healthy lives. 

To help better the breed, we purchased our own kings and queens from top breeders across North America. We perform annual HCM screens on each of our breeding adults as well as test them for genetic abnormalities. 

Before purchasing a Bengal cat, we recommend that you ask your breeder for pedigrees of their dam and sire. At Balducci Bengals, we are happy to provide any of our customers with supportive documentation of our breeding cat's health and lineage.