In 1997 we were one of the first Bengal cat sites on the net. It seems Bengal
breeders everywhere have lifted our content and copied us in many
ways.
However that's OK, because it has helped change the Bengal cat
breeding industry.
The name "defiant" was meant
as a statement to exisiting breeders in
that MY cattery was not business as usual
where the pet buyer is a means to an end.
In many ways the Bengal breeders of 1997
are still out there, and are still doing
things wrong in terms of treatment of
pet buyers. Many still put more value
on cat shows and NOT letting blood lines
outside of their cattery. They don't sell
high quality cats to pet owners and they
don't care much for pet buyers. Oh, they
play the part, but once the sale is done,
they are focused on other things. Cat
shows, new blood, and saving a buck.
That behavior has astounded me for years.
And good for you many new Bengal catteries
are on track. They have the pet buyer
in mind and YOU are benefiting.
You are flat out important to me. And
I was a pet owner before becoming a breeder.
You can bet the kittens bred here are
excellent family members. So what about
the Bengal cat?
The Bengal cat is a cross bred from an Asian Leopard and domestic
short haired tabby; an SBT
4th generation Bengal may have between 8 and 12% wild blood, they
are more docile than most house cats. Although many foundation Bengals
are great as pets, you cannot take a foundation Bengal to a cat
show. What you see at shows are no less than 4 generations removed
from the Asian Leopard cat. A pedigree via the International Cat
Association (T.I.C.A) will assure the cat show club (and you) that
your cat is a pure bred Bengal cat. Their general disposition confident,
alert, friendly, affectionate, and FUN! Both boys and girls are
active friends. Bengal cats are not aloof and enjoy human company.
If you own only one, (especially one of ours) you've got a lap cat
for certain. This pet has normal litter box habits, easily acclimating
to other felines. Although it has domestic behavior it carries some
of its ancestors traits, such as a love for water, a love for heights,
a wild look, and something that can't be conveyed over the Internet...
a silky soft short-haired pelt which does not shed as much as a
domestic.
There is a little bonus, something its Asian Leopard Cat ancestor
does not have. A Bengal Cat has "glitter," small fine golden hairs
that sparkle in the sunlight. There are many more reasons the Bengal
Cat is fascinating. Bounce around the Defiant Breeders web site
to learn it all!
I personally invite you to explore our site and learn more about
the breed. Moreover this site has been created empower you to learn
more by particapating with others. Schedule a chat session by announcing
your topic on our discussion board or join our e-mail list and make
an announcement to chat there. Of course you can post any Bengal
related question on our discussion board too.
We hope when you do decide to add a new family member you contact
us. Defiant has a long list of satisfied Bengal owners. We take
great care in breeding and treatment of our pets that breed for
us. Rest assured our Bengal cats are not only friendly but want
your attention.
