Cross Breeds

are bengal cats illegal here in california?

HELLO MY NAME IS MARIA AND I LIKE BENGAL CATS BUT I DONT KOW IF THEY ARE ILLEGAL HERE IN CALIFORNIA I LIVE IN DOWNEY I DONT KNOW IF THEY ARE PERMITED HERE,LIKE WHAT KIND OF ANIMALS ARE ILLEGAL IN CA,THANKS.

Public Comments

1. Breeders offer an assortment of hybrid exotic cats, such as the "bengal", resulting from crossing domestic cats with wild cat species. Such hybrids, or purported domestic cat-wild cat hybrids, are not restricted in California and are treated as domestic cats.
2. They are completely legal. There is a breeder near Sacramento. Let me know if your interested, I'll get the info for you.
3. Bengal cats are legal in Ca. You just have to find a breeder for them. I have a friend who has 3 of them. PS I do not carry cats or dogs in my pet store. Don't buy a cat or dog in a pet store. They are sold illegaly.
4. Hi Maria...Bengal cats are legal in the state of California. They are very hyperactive cats and should be an indoor-only cat since they will be stolen. Although Bengal cats are beautiful and affectionate cats they are not lap cats nor care to be held, however there are some who are the exception to the rule. Most Bengals are very vocally loud demanding of their owners attention and need plenty of play time so having another cat or dog is ideal to give Bengals a companion while you are away. Bengals should NEVER be declawed because most will develop vicious biting tendencies and often times inappropriate urinating habits so trimming their nails weekly is best to avoid emotional trauma from declaw. All ethical Bengal breeders will take their cats back if at any time an owner is unable to keep their cats and there are many Bengal rescues who work will help take Bengal cats and find homes for them as well. Here's a list of California Bengal Breeders: http://www.breedlist.com/breeders/ben.html#California California Bengal rescue: http://www.pacifier.com/~ltdltd/CAavailcats.html