available bengal cats and kittens

          
                                                                                                    We are paring Starry Night with Harley.  This breeding should
                                                                                                     produce nice large kittens with large rosettes on a clear back-
                                                                                                     ground, nice head, glitter and personality.  This will be Harley's
                                                                                                     last breeding, he is being replaced by his grandson
                                                                                                     Golden Nugget.

BORN 2-5-12 SUPPER BOWL KITTENS
    ONLY 1 MALE REMAINING

Be wary of Bengal kittens available through outlets that appear to be cheap (this includes established Bengal breeders). They are sold cheaper for a reason and with a Bengal kitten, you get what you pay for. If you are willing to pay very little for your Bengal kitten (and unfortunately this still means spending a few hundred dollars), then expect a mature Bengal cat that will NOT be a typical Bengal. See below for more information about cheap Bengal kittens.

- Bengal cats have a gene known as the glitter gene. It is a recessive gene and is highly desirable in the Bengal. It looks as if a handful of gold has been sprinkled over the coat. You will NOT find this in the cheap Bengal kitten.

- The diet of the cheap Bengal kitten and their parents are often a cheap grain based meal (have a look at Cat Facts to see how this can damage your Bengal kitten). This diet impacts on the Bengal kitten's long term health.

-This  breeder breeds the queen  more often than is healthy for her.  This has an impact on the Bengal queen's health and an unhealthy queen is not likely to produce strong Bengal kittens. The breeder will  not register these Bengal kittens  and then tries to sell them off cheaply. This should also give you a warning about the breeder's attitude towards his pets.

- They are often a mixed crossing between a Bengal cat and another kind of domestic breed. While the cat you buy might look similar to a Bengal, its temperament, attitude, intelligence etc won't be like one.

TICA  breeders MUST follow particular guidelines, which are for the benefit of the Bengal cat, not the breeder. A cheap Bengal kitten is unlikely to be bred to these strict guidelines, resulting in a Bengal kitten that is not of the same quality as a registered one. If the Bengal breeder is not part of a cat governing body (such as TICA or ACFA), ask them why.

- Visit the Bengal breeder's cattery and look at how it is run. If you want a Bengal kitten that is going to be part of your family, is there any point in buying from a breeder that keeps his kittens in a cage or away from people?

- Be wary of Bengal breeders offering "rare" colors. These colors are NOT recognized by any cat society, which includes . The Bengal breeder selling these "rare" cats is just after your money and will charge you more for the privilege of owning a cat that is not recognized by any cat society.

- View the  Bengal cat standard. This is how a Bengal should look, behave etc. Bengal breeders breeding quality cats should always be striving to achieve these standards. Breeders breeding for "quantity" will not have an interest in these guidelines and the difference can be seen when you view their kittens.

REMEMBER, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR IN ALL ASPECTS OF THIS BREED

  Deposit (holding fee)
 SALE PRICE
 
Pet
 $200
 $800 and up
 
Breeder
 $400
 $1500 and up
 
Show
 $400
 $1800 and up
 

The first step is to contact us, either by phone 815-257-8039  (call or text) or e-mail misseltoe01@aol.com    Once you have decided to purchase a kitten from Razzeldots Bengals the next step is to send us a deposit with a copy of the contract.   Print out this form"Pet Contract".  Please read and fill out the following information on the  Pet Contract  or Breeder/Show contract.  
Our kittens are raised in our home and under foot.  Our kittens come with a written health guarantee, first shots, worming plus a gift bag full of goodies.  Kittens are held by deposits only and deposits are non refundable!  Pet prices on kittens start at 800.00 and go up from their.  
Good Bengals are not inexpensive, you generally get what you pay for!!  It is true, you can find Bengal kittens priced lower, but in most cases, these will not have the bright colors and vivid markings that you see on Bengals pictured on websites and in magazines.  There is a lot of expense involved in raising quality kittens, more than most people realize.

Our kittens are individually evaluated and priced accordingly.  Those that meet the Bengal standard, have the best markings, pattern, coloration and conformation, They are our top quality kittens and therefore are most expensive.  Kittens go through many stages as they develop, so we are continually re-evaluating them as they grow.  We can generally tell at birth, what to expect from a kitten and we price them accordingly.  But they sometimes surprise us by getting better than we expected or not as nice as we'd like.  So we reserve the right to re-assess them as they develop and price accordingly.  Once someone has placed a deposit on a kitten however, the price is locked in and will not increase.
  
  Now, with the availability of shipping, you don't have to settle for what is close by or wait for what is available in your area when you are looking for that special kitten! Even breeders welcome the addition of new blood to their breeding programs from far away and shipping is most often the easiest method for transporting new breeding animals or for sending an animal out for breeding.

While we prefer people pick up their kittens however, that isn't always possible.

We try to meet all our customers' wishes, however, the welfare of our kittens always comes first!

We will make all the arrangements and try to meet our customer's needs.

We do understand how excited you might be after searching for that special kitten and now that you have found it, you want it as soon as possible! Remember, these things take a little time. Vet appointments must be made to obtain the Health Certificate and they are not always immediate, but can usually be made in a day or two.

We are able to ship pretty fast, as long as all criteria and legal requirements for the airlines are met. Once the terms have been agreed to, contract/health guarantee have been signed and returned, (Emailing a contract for our customer to print out in duplicate, sign both copies, and return one signed copy by next-day delivery may be necessary to expedite the shipping time.) and all costs paid prior to shipping, (We have Pay Pal on our site as an added convenience. You can use your credit card through Pay Pal or just make a payment. Please remember to add 3 % if using Pay Pal.) We can then finalize shipping.

To ship a kitten or cat most of the things involved are as follows:

The weather at both the destination and origination has to be between 40 degrees and 85 degrees or the airlines will not ship without an Acclamation Statement from a licensed veterinarian that states the animal can withstand somewhat lower temperatures for an hour or so.

We will book a flight that is in agreement with both our customer and us. Depending on the destination, a variety of arrival times are available however, late evening or early morning pickup may be involved. We will try to arrange a flight that will be an acceptable arrival time for our customers but that is not always possible. Some of this depends on the size of the airplane and how many animals can be booked on a particular flight. If a flight is full, and another flight has to be booked, the arrival time may not be the most convenient. The size and hours kept by the destination airport also add to the timing. Some smaller airports close their cargo area on weekends. Be prepared to take time off to pick up your kitten at your airport should the arrival time not be exactly what you would like.

We will make the veterinarian appointment and take the kitten/cat to the veterinarian for the health examination needed to obtain the Health Certificate and Acclamation Statement. This will be done as soon as possible to allow most of the 10-day period prior to the shipping date as possible

We will purchase an appropriate airline crate (paid by the buyer) and deliver the kitten/cat along with the documentation to the cargo area (or ticket counter if shipping by "counter to counter" method) at the Airport using the specific airlines agreed upon by the purchaser and breeder

Documentation needed:
A health examination for a Health Certificate and Acclamation Statement is required by all airlines. This is only good for 10 days. The minimum age is usually 10 weeks. Also needed is a copy of a valid rabies certificate or a written statement from a veterinarian why the animal does not have the rabies vaccine, for example, it is too young.
 

If applicable, quarantine arrangements must be made and all required government permits ready and available including CITES permits/certificates. (International flights only)

Crate:
A crate to specific IATA (International Air Transport Association) guidelines is also required by the airlines. The crate must be tall enough for the animal to stand, lie down, and turn around in, and must be wider and longer than the animal. It must have vents on at least three sides (four sides for International flights) and rims around the kennel to prevent ventilation openings from being blocked. It must have a handle that allows lifting the animal without placing hands inside the kennel. Note: Handles cannot be covered with labels, tape, or pouches.

Vari-Kennels meet these requirements and can be purchased at most airline cargo areas. Size 100 usually is sufficient for kittens.

Number of animals allowed per crate is one cat (or two kittens under the age of 6 months old, 20 pounds or similar size.)

The crate must be easily accessible for the removal of the animal. (Nothing tied around the door.)

The crate must also have a food and water dish attached inside the door.

Marking and Labeling:
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the shipper at origin and consignee (purchaser) at the destination as well as the breed of the animal  has to be on a label affixed to the kennel.

Orientation labels must be affixed to at least two sides (up arrows) and the label "Live Animal", with a minimum of 1-inch high letters, on the top and at least one side.

Food and water instructions posted on the top of the kennel including information as to when the animal was last offered food and water.

Costs:
Shipping by airfreight, which is the least expensive, is based on the weight and/or size of the container (crate). Currently, shipping is about  $250.00 for cross-country. The kitten will be placed in a special pressurized, climate controlled  compartment in the plane where all animals are kept. The weather cannot be too extreme for this type of transportation because the kitten may have a long layover of several hours if a plane change is necessary.

At any time, the airlines can increase their charges, tariffs, or homeland security taxes. These figures are based on our most recent flights. Crates run around $40.00. The health examination with the Health Certificate and Acclamation Statement is $48.00 at this time.

Counter-to-counter is another way to ship if the weather is bad. That means the kitten is taken to and from the plane by an agent. You would be picking up your kitten at the ticket counter. This method may be a bit more in cost but the layover time for the kitten might be a lot less and it will be possible to ship in bad weather by this method.

All shipping costs are to be paid in advance of shipping by the purchaser.  The airlines are very careful with your pets.

It may seem like a lot to go through to ship but remember, we make all the arrangements and do the work. This is for your benefit so you are more informed as to what is involved.