Article: Well-respected Bengal breeders will be able to provide you with a guaranteed Bengal kitten with documented Bengal ancestry. They may even be able to advise you about a cat you already have to determine whether or not it is a true Bengal cat.  To find a reputable breeder, you should consider looking for recommendations from Bengal breed organizations. The International Cat Association has a list of approved Bengal breeders.  Most Bengal cats that are available for sale are at least 5 generations down from the original wild Asian Leopard Cat ancestor. This is because of limitations on breeding Bengal cats. The first generation Bengal is called an F1 Bengal. It will be closer in personality to its wild ancestry. However, most Bengals offered for sale will be bred through several generations of domestic cats to give them the traits we expect from house cats. Your cat will still be wild and exotic, but it won't be a wild animal. For almost every breed of cat, there are breed-specific organizations that regulate the standards of the breed and provide information about the breed to interested parties. Find a Bengal organization near you and ask them for more information about the breed. Try the International Bengal Cat Society or the Bengal Cat Association. When all else fails, take your cat to your vet’s office and ask for their advice. Your vet will be able to help you analyze the cat’s physical features and personality traits in order to arrive at a conclusion about the cat’s breed.
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Consult a reputable breeder. Check with Bengal breed organizations. Ask your veterinarian.