Bengals are uniquely different from other Breeds. While most breeds of Cats and even Dogs will become sedentary as they age and slow down, Bengals do not and will keep their high energy throughout their entire lifespan. This is truly a mixed blessing for along with their energy is an extraordinary intelligence and curiosity. This absolutely requires some sort of outlet to keep them stimulated and entertained. It is often times boredom that gets them in trouble as they will invent their own outlets in absence of one. Let me give you an example of a situation that can occur: a bored Bengal can jump onto high cabinets for they love heights and were adapted to exist in trees. While up on the cabinets they can knock something fun down and watch it break into little pieces. After spending some time batting around the broken pieces, the once-again bored Bengal can jump back onto the cabinets for round two. When you are around, Bengals can pester you into playing with them whether you want to play with them or not. With a playmate, a Bengal will have another outlet. While Bengals get along great with Dogs, especially because they're considered very dog-like themselves, both Dogs and other Breeds of cats may not be able to keep up with the energy of a Bengal in the long run.
I always say that the best toy you can get your Bengal is another Bengal. Bengals are a breed that are uniquely designed to get along with all social animals remarkably well but thrive with people and other Bengals. Watching 2 Bengals play is like watching 2 kids play, they have the intelligence to create their own games and the energy to keep up with each other. I love watching when a Bengal hides out in a corner with their hunter instincts on maximum and another unsuspecting Bengal walks by only to be Ambushed out of nowhere. Then after the initial tumble a wrestling match ensues which turns into a game of chase when one takes off and the other runs after. You then have the "Thunder Cats" run, jump, fly, and corner all around your house with their acrobatic feats burning all of their energy just to start a game of hide and seek. Eventually both Bengals will come onto your lap and curl into an exhausted heap for a well-earned nap, purring contentedly.
Many times I get thank you letters that express the joy that came with having gotten 2 Bengals and thanking me for educating them on the wisdom to do so. Often times, those that get a single kitten do so because they already have another Bengal or pet and those that don't, usually call me back to get onto the list for a second kitten once theirs gets old enough to want more attention.
I always say that the best toy you can get your Bengal is another Bengal. Bengals are a breed that are uniquely designed to get along with all social animals remarkably well but thrive with people and other Bengals. Watching 2 Bengals play is like watching 2 kids play, they have the intelligence to create their own games and the energy to keep up with each other. I love watching when a Bengal hides out in a corner with their hunter instincts on maximum and another unsuspecting Bengal walks by only to be Ambushed out of nowhere. Then after the initial tumble a wrestling match ensues which turns into a game of chase when one takes off and the other runs after. You then have the "Thunder Cats" run, jump, fly, and corner all around your house with their acrobatic feats burning all of their energy just to start a game of hide and seek. Eventually both Bengals will come onto your lap and curl into an exhausted heap for a well-earned nap, purring contentedly.
Many times I get thank you letters that express the joy that came with having gotten 2 Bengals and thanking me for educating them on the wisdom to do so. Often times, those that get a single kitten do so because they already have another Bengal or pet and those that don't, usually call me back to get onto the list for a second kitten once theirs gets old enough to want more attention.