Bengal cats, are they good pets?

So I know someone who breeds Bengal cats and was wondering what you guys think of them? Heck, information on any type of cat would be cool. I'm looking for one that isn't too big and is clean and won't mess up my stuff. xD.

Thanks.

As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat. 

One of my closest friends has a Bengal.  She's cute and friendly but also fiercely independent, a fantastic outdoor cat.  I myself prefer indoor cats that I can constantly smother with attention so a Bengal wouldn't be the best choice for me.

" As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "

Man, I haven't watched that show in years.  
 
I'd still rather have a regular dog though, rather than some two headed monstrosity that talks. 

"As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "

" So I know someone who breeds Bengal cats and was wondering what you guys think of them? Heck, information on any type of cat would be cool. I'm looking for one that isn't too big and is clean and won't mess up my stuff. xD. Thanks. "

Bengal Cats are amazing, They are my second most-wanted breed of feline. First being the Birman. 
It really depends on how you raise it. Nearly all breeds have the potential to be well-behaved, loveable, and affectionate companions. 
 
I would highly suggest looking more into the breed, and then pursuing getting one. Make sure he/she doesn't eat Axel though. They are usually quite expensive to, so if you get one from your friend for free or even on a discount, consider yourself very lucky. Normally they run for about $800. And thats not even for show purposes.

I wouldn't go with a Bengal cat unless you live somewhere it can be outdoors. Cats, especially hybrids need to be outside at least for a number of hours during the day, otherwise they kinda go loopy. There's good cats to be found in any breed though. My favourite breeds are The Norwegian Forest Cat and The Maine Coon. 

So they need to stay outside? I was told they need to be kept INside. =/

What other cats should I consider? I was looking for something that has little fur so it doesn't get hair everywhere and that is friendly.

Having an animal that could easily kill you as a pet seems like a terrible idea.

As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat. 

" So they need to stay outside? I was told they need to be kept INside. =/ What other cats should I consider? I was looking for something that has little fur so it doesn't get hair everywhere and that is friendly. "

@NekuSakuraba said:

" So they need to stay outside? I was told they need to be kept INside. =/ What other cats should I consider? I was looking for something that has little fur so it doesn't get hair everywhere and that is friendly. "

Well all cats should be ideally kept inside because it prolongs their life expectancy and Bengal cats are attractive for theft due to their high value.  I would ask your friend what generation of Bengal it is.  Honestly if it's four generations or more from the original breeding (which I'd assume it is) then you should be fine.
 
EDIT: I'm personally partial to Maine Coons because that's what my cat is and I think his long mane is cute and he's super affectionate.  I'm also obsessed with Japanese videos of Scottish Folds but they're EXPENSIVE.

" @StarvingGamer

@NekuSakuraba said:

" So they need to stay outside? I was told they need to be kept INside. =/ What other cats should I consider? I was looking for something that has little fur so it doesn't get hair everywhere and that is friendly. "

Well all cats should be ideally kept inside because it prolongs their life expectancy and Bengal cats are attractive for theft due to their high value.  I would ask your friend what generation of Bengal it is.  Honestly if it's four generations or more from the original breeding (which I'd assume it is) then you should be fine.
 
EDIT: I'm personally partial to Maine Coons because that's what my cat is and I think his long mane is cute and he's super affectionate.  I'm also obsessed with Japanese videos of Scottish Folds but they're EXPENSIVE.

So what's the difference between generations? "

@NekuSakuraba said:

" @StarvingGamer

@NekuSakuraba said:

" So they need to stay outside? I was told they need to be kept INside. =/ What other cats should I consider? I was looking for something that has little fur so it doesn't get hair everywhere and that is friendly. "

Well all cats should be ideally kept inside because it prolongs their life expectancy and Bengal cats are attractive for theft due to their high value.  I would ask your friend what generation of Bengal it is.  Honestly if it's four generations or more from the original breeding (which I'd assume it is) then you should be fine.
 
EDIT: I'm personally partial to Maine Coons because that's what my cat is and I think his long mane is cute and he's super affectionate.  I'm also obsessed with Japanese videos of Scottish Folds but they're EXPENSIVE.

So what's the difference between generations? "

The more generations of breeding the smaller the part of the cat that's still a giant man-eating leopard. 

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@NekuSakuraba said:

" @StarvingGamer

@NekuSakuraba said:

" So they need to stay outside? I was told they need to be kept INside. =/ What other cats should I consider? I was looking for something that has little fur so it doesn't get hair everywhere and that is friendly. "

Well all cats should be ideally kept inside because it prolongs their life expectancy and Bengal cats are attractive for theft due to their high value.  I would ask your friend what generation of Bengal it is.  Honestly if it's four generations or more from the original breeding (which I'd assume it is) then you should be fine.
 
EDIT: I'm personally partial to Maine Coons because that's what my cat is and I think his long mane is cute and he's super affectionate.  I'm also obsessed with Japanese videos of Scottish Folds but they're EXPENSIVE.

So what's the difference between generations? "

The more generations of breeding the smaller the part of the cat that's still a giant man-eating leopard. 

O__O. How are these safe? "

They certainly look cool. If you do happen to get one, keep us updated on how it goes!

All I'm taking from this topic is that I fucking love cats. I'm fine with this though.

They taste nice fried with ginger and garlic. a little on the sour side though

" @NekuSakuraba: Keep inside and take on walks. They aren't very friendly to other animals. Don't get two, they probably won't be friends, even siblings.  "

" As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "  

" One of my closest friends has a Bengal.  She's cute and friendly but also fiercely independent, a fantastic outdoor cat.  I myself prefer indoor cats that I can constantly smother with attention so a Bengal wouldn't be the best choice for me. "

Meow

Paying for a cat is for fools and those Bengal cats are freaking expensive like purebred English Bulldog expensive.  Hell I found a cream colored  Himalayan kitten (think fluffy Siamese) in a dumpster in Newport, Kentucky.

" As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "

" @MooseyMcMan said:

" As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "  

 This. A cat will never give you anything but cold acknowledgement. A dog is genuinely part of the family. "

I owned a Norwegian Forest Cat when I was growing up. I saw him maybe twice a week, but we fed him and took care of him. He was the best animal I owned. He would hunt raccoons, mice, and rabbits and leave their corpse on the front porch.

" @GetEveryone: And his agenda is MORE PETS FEED ME FOOD PLAY WITH ME ATTENTION OMG MEOW  Seriously, sometimes he won't shut up and I'm like stop rubbing your face on my fightstick (that's what she said?) get away from my mouse don't stick your paw under my gas pedal I'm trying to play a game here!  But he doesn't speak English. "

" As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "

My buddies ex-GF has one and while they are awesome looking, they are very expensive in the first place to purchase and to maintain as a pet. They will destroy your shit. Furniture and YOU physically. She always had scratches on her from the cat, sometimes on the face but usually feet, legs and arms. 
 
Cats and Dogs both have their pros and cons. A Bengal is a mix between a house cat and a wild animal, they very independent and will obviously let you cuddle with them but expect it to randomly slash your face. 

" @MooseyMcMan said:

" As someone who is very pro-dog and anti-cat, I highly suggest that to re-think your pet choices, and go with something that isn't a cat.  "

Would this be a good idea?
 

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My buddies ex-GF has one and while they are awesome looking, they are very expensive in the first place to purchase and to maintain as a pet. They will destroy your shit. Furniture and YOU physically. She always had scratches on her from the cat, sometimes on the face but usually feet, legs and arms. 
 
Cats and Dogs both have their pros and cons. A Bengal is a mix between a house cat and a wild animal, they very independent and will obviously let you cuddle with them but expect it to randomly slash your face. 

Okay, so this is why this is a bad idea: