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Bengals make wonderful pets, whether they are perfect specimens destined for the
show ring, or cosmetically less than perfect in appearance or structure (conformation).
For example, one pink paw-pad will prevent a Bengal from entering the show ring, and
exclude him from a responsible breeding program. The same holds true for lockets
(patches of white hair), tail faults, incorrect eye color, prominant rib bars (stripes), and
a host of other "defects" large and small. These Bengals are designated as Pet
Quality, though usually they are just as beautiful, and will bring as much joy to your
life as a show-quality littermate. Kittens purchased as pets

MUST be neutered, and their TICA Registrations will indicate "Not for Breeding".

Show Quality kittens are rare individuals whose pattern and conformation closely
match the TICA Bengal Standard, and are on the cutting edge of developments within
the breed. Showing Bengals is a fiercely competitive pastime, but fun and rewarding
as well. Your show quality Bengal must be outstanding in appearance AND
temperament. He or she must be amenable to handling by strangers, the presence of
many other cats, the stress of travel and strange surroundings. and the noise and
hectic pace of the showhall. All this requires acclimatization and training beyond the
ability or desire of many pet owners.

Breeder Quality kittens are those with most if not all the attributes of a show quality
cat. They may have a small cosmetic flaw which prevents success in the show ring,
but still have many fine qualities to offer in a breeding program. Often, females are
not as unflappable as males when being shown. Some cats are just not as outgoing in
public as they are at home, but this does not affect their breeding potential. Kittens
may be purchased with breeding rights by qualified individuals, and fertility is
guaranteed at 18 months of age.

Producing a healthy litter of Bengal kittens represents a sizeable investment for the
breeder. Quality breeding stock, good veterinary care, advertising and showing expenses
are all very costly, and this accounts for what may seem at first glance to be high prices.
When one considers that the litter cost over $2000 to bring to saleable age, prices for
purebred kittens are suddenly much more reasonable. Beware of backyard breeders and
kitten mills (purebred kittens sold in pet shops) offering substantially lower prices; these
are notoriously lax in the health care, upkeep, and quality of the animals offered for sale.
Most responsible breeders will not consider sending a kitten to a new home at less than
twelve weeks of age, yet you may find kittens as young as six weeks old advertised for
sale. These kittens will not become well-socialized adults and often have behavior
problems.

At TouchGold Bengals, our kittens are handled and cuddled daily from birth. We raise one
litter at a time, giving each individual the attention they need to realize their full potential.
Kittens are evaluated periodically, and priced according to their merits. Pets are usually
$650, Breeder and Show kittens $1200 and up. Somali kittens start at $800 as pets.

Occasionally, we will have an adult Bengal or Somali for sale. You may be pleasantly
surprised at the prices of retired breeders and show cats. These are much-loved members
of our family, and prospective owners are carefully screened. Contact us for availability of
these special cats.

We encourage you to visit us in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania to see our Bengals and choose
your kitten first-hand. If this is not possible, we would be happy to deliver your kitten free of
charge within a 50-mile radius. Longer distances can be arranged on a cost basis.

Shipping is available to any major airport, subject to the temperature restrictions each airline
may have in place during the summer and winter months. The buyer must pre-pay shipping
expenses. Health certificates, carrier, and transportation of the kitten to the airport will be paid
by TouchGold Bengals.

All TouchGold Bengal kittens and cats come with a written health guarantee, TICA
registration, health record including dates of all vaccinations, wormings, and history of
any illness, a deluxe pet carrier, and "Bengal Cats" owners manual to provide you
with a history of the breed, and helpful information on care, feeding, breeding and
showing. Click on the link to view a copy of our Purchase Agreement, which must be
completed and signed before delivery of your kitten or cat. Don't miss our
Spay/Neuter Rebate clause!