Cattery conditions highly influence your Kittens health and temperament...
The International Bengal Cat Society (TIBCS) provides the following information on their web site and it is also part of their "Code of Ethics".
"The 10 Commandments of The Reputable Breeder
1. The Reputable Breeder places cats/kittens by contract. 2. The Reputable Breeder places cats/kittens with a health guarantee. 3. The Reputable Breeder insists and contracts the return of a cat/kitten should the purchaser be unable to keep the cat/kitten. 4. The Reputable Breeder carefully interviews prospective owners and has specific requirements that are to be met i.e: cat/kitten is to be altered if the breeder is not already practicing early altering, cat/kitten is not allowed to roam outdoors, etc. 5. The Reputable Breeder is willing and able to educate the novice. He/she happily answers any/all questions regarding the breed and his/her breeding program. 6. The Reputable Breeder insists on being informed of any health, genetic, or behavioral problems the cat/kitten may develop in it's lifetime. 7. The Reputable Breeder does not have more cats/kittens then he/she is able to keep clean, healthy and well socialized. 8. The Reputable Breeder spends individual time with each of his cats/kittens. 9. The Reputable Breeder is very concerned with excellent temperament in his/her cats/kittens as well as excellent health. 10. The Reputable Breeder makes him/herself available for advice and help to other breeders, and throughout the life of the cats/kittens he/she has placed.
This is not meant to say that these are the only determining factors of a Reputable Breeder."
At Santa Fe Bengal Cattery, we follow TIBCS recommendations, as well as adding a few of our own.
We are working on this page... please check back for valuable information regarding proper Cattery conditions. Your Kitten's health and happiness depends on it!