If any of you are brave enough to read this :P What do you think? Also any other suggestions/tips?
Costs of Bengals
Costs of purchasing my Queen (starting with 1): $2500
Costs of purchasing my stud : $2000 (also dependent upon if they get along, otherwise a trade is wise)
Food for them:
$20 per bag
For 2 adults, 2 bags a month would be fine.
$480 a year
Plus treats would be $8 a month
$96
For the kittens, let’s say:
It takes a little over 2 months for the mother to give birth
Breeding can be done 3 months after the last litter was born so long as the mother is healthy.
Average litter is about 2-8
Kittens wouldn’t eat hard food for at LEAST a month
SOOO, kitten food can cost:
$500 for 5 months if saying 8 kittens, as in 5 bags a month
Treats would be $15 a month
$75
I would keep the kittens for at least 5 months to make sure they are at a healthy age to be spayed/neutered
Shots/healthcare:
At my regular vet is $26 a month ($70 per kitten to start out)
So it would be $1640 for 8 kittens which would include spaying or neutering
$50 to microchip each kitten x 8 = $400
The screening for HD is done at least once in the cat’s breeding career at runs $200.
And today, DNA tests are becoming available for some genetic diseases. Those run $60 per test.
Necessities to buy just once:
Cages for the cats to keep them separate when not breeding: $400
Heating pad for kittens so they don’t get hypothermia: $40
Stuff to hand feed the kittens should they get sick and need to be kept separate: $100
Grooming equipment: $75
Bed big enough for mom and kittens: $50
Bed for daddy cat: $35
An accurate scale to weight the kittens: $50
The breeder must pay to register their cattery name with at least one cat association ($50 for CFA and $50 to TICA)
Registering Queen: $15
Would register for both
Things needed to do yearly:
Website to advertise kittens: $300 a year, designed by Hubby
Registering cats/kittens/litters:
and must register each litter produced ($10 to each association). Let’s say 3 litters a year (likely less) $30 a year
In TICA, there are also membership dues to belong to a breed group. This cost is $35/year.
Phone calls to potential owners: $50 ((counting long distance))
$300 for HCM testing per year
Things maybe needed:
Emergency vet visit:
$30-$50
Possible C-section, minimum $300
For each litter: (let’s say 3)
FIV & FeLV ($30). $60 per kitten
prenatal veterinarian examination, $35.00.
In addition to the exam, we perform an ultrasound ($125)
and/or X-rays ($75)
One time costs: $5365
Money to pay for the mom and dad cat per year: $3016
Kitten costs for 5 month old kittens (saying 8 per litter since I like to think on the high end), 3 litters:
$8260
Which is only about $350 a kitten
Costs other than cats/kittens each year: $600
So if I sell the kittens for $750, my goal, that is only (hehe) $30 profit
If I sold them for $1000, that would be $280 profit.
Questionnaire to ask the potential owners:
What is your income/ what do you think owning a Bengal will cost?
Do you have children? (do you know if they have allergies?)
Do you have other pets? (what kind and do they get along with other animals?)
What made you want to adopt a Bengal?
If you cannot keep the Bengal, what are your plans for rehoming the Bengal? (My Bengals will not be on the street or in a shelter. Nor do I want it sold on craigslist. If anything, they can be returned to me for a small refund)
Have you ever owned any pets before?
What kind of living situation are you bringing your Bengal into? (house, apartment, ect)
Will you keep me updated on the cat? (should anything happen to it, should it get sick, ect, I would want to know and be kept updated)
Twin Cities Bengals
CONTRACT
This agreement is between Brittney Engelhardt (Seller) of TCBengals and (Buyer). Effective as of the date of signatures below and is binding upon all parties thereof. Buyer and Seller agree to the below-described cat/kitten and all the following terms.
Color: Sex: DOB:
Sire:
Dam:
Sale Price:$ Deposit:$ 300.00 Balance:$
1.) It is the buyer’s responsibility to have this cat/kitten examined by a veterinarian within 72 hours after adoption. This is your health guarantee period. If this cat/kitten is found to have an untreatable or life threatening disease that is felt to have been contracted at the seller’s home (documentation required by a licensed Veterinarian). Seller will replace this cat/kitten of equal value at the Seller’s first opportunity.
2.) This cat is not guaranteed against cosmetic faults, i.e. tail fault or locket. A cosmetic fault does not preclude the cat from being bred as it is not a health issue.
3.) No breeder male or female from TCBengals may be sold, placed, leased, loaned, traded, co-owned or given away to another breeder, or person unless written permission is received by the seller, Brittney Engelhardt with her signature. The said cat/kitten cannot leave the Buyers possession until they are spayed or neutered.
4.) Buyer agrees that no stud service will be done with the male unless written permission is received by the seller, Brittney Engelhardt with her signature. Buyer may only breed to their own females, none from the same lineage!
5.) Buyer agrees to provide food, shelter, healthy and stimulating environment,
correct routine and accident related medical attention, exercise and affection. It is agreed that this cat will not be allowed outside without supervision.
Other Terms:
1.) A deposit fee is placed to hold a cat/kitten for a buyer. At this time I am holding the kitten for you and no one else can purchase the said cat/kitten. All holding fees (deposits) are non-refundable. The goal of our Cattery is to place our cat/kittens in loving homes once they have had enough human contact and have been well taken care of. This being said, most of our kittens are not placed until at least 5 months of age. This will still leave plenty of time for the kitten to bond to it’s new owner. If a cat/kitten is held for a Buyer, a change of mind can quite often jeopardize the chance of that particular kitten to be placed in a home while they are still of a desirable age. When the sale of the cat/kitten is consummated, the deposit shall be applied toward the balance owing on the purchase price. The balance is due prior to any shipping or pick up.
2.) Under no circumstances will this cat/kitten or any offspring be sold, leased or given away to any pet store, research laboratory or similar facility.
3.) This cat/kitten will be kept indoors and not be allowed to roam freely outside.
4.) These cats are sold as pets only! Any and all cats will be spayed/neutered before the buyer receives the cat UNLESS there is a breeding contract put in place beforehand. If looking to breed, please contact Brittney at TCBengals before purchase and she will discuss with you the implications thereof.
Advertising Rights:
Seller reserves the right to use photos of cat/kitten sold to Buyer in any or all advertising, including website advertising, in the promotion of TCBengals. Buyer agrees to allow seller the right to use cat/kitten’s photographs or name in future or existing advertising. Buyer must always use the cats full registered name in any advertising or on the Buyers website.
If Buyer or Seller commences any legal action as a result of this contract, Buyer agrees that the place of venue for such action shall be the state of Minnesota in Hennepin County. Any legal fees incurred in upholding this contract will be paid by the Buyer. This contract is legally binding to all parties named within and applies to only the buyer and the seller named below and is not transferable to other parties. If the buyer sells cat/kitten to a 3rd party, the health contract is Null and Void, however the spay/neuter agreement is still applicable.
By signing below shows you have read and agree with this contract.
Print Name:
Buyer Signature:
Address:
Phone #: Date:
E-Mail:
This is a full contract, all the conditions are in writing and signed by the buyer.
No other agreements implied or verbal would apply.
Costs of Bengals
Costs of purchasing my Queen (starting with 1): $2500
Costs of purchasing my stud : $2000 (also dependent upon if they get along, otherwise a trade is wise)
Food for them:
$20 per bag
For 2 adults, 2 bags a month would be fine.
$480 a year
Plus treats would be $8 a month
$96
For the kittens, let’s say:
It takes a little over 2 months for the mother to give birth
Breeding can be done 3 months after the last litter was born so long as the mother is healthy.
Average litter is about 2-8
Kittens wouldn’t eat hard food for at LEAST a month
SOOO, kitten food can cost:
$500 for 5 months if saying 8 kittens, as in 5 bags a month
Treats would be $15 a month
$75
I would keep the kittens for at least 5 months to make sure they are at a healthy age to be spayed/neutered
Shots/healthcare:
At my regular vet is $26 a month ($70 per kitten to start out)
So it would be $1640 for 8 kittens which would include spaying or neutering
$50 to microchip each kitten x 8 = $400
The screening for HD is done at least once in the cat’s breeding career at runs $200.
And today, DNA tests are becoming available for some genetic diseases. Those run $60 per test.
Necessities to buy just once:
Cages for the cats to keep them separate when not breeding: $400
Heating pad for kittens so they don’t get hypothermia: $40
Stuff to hand feed the kittens should they get sick and need to be kept separate: $100
Grooming equipment: $75
Bed big enough for mom and kittens: $50
Bed for daddy cat: $35
An accurate scale to weight the kittens: $50
The breeder must pay to register their cattery name with at least one cat association ($50 for CFA and $50 to TICA)
Registering Queen: $15
Would register for both
Things needed to do yearly:
Website to advertise kittens: $300 a year, designed by Hubby
Registering cats/kittens/litters:
and must register each litter produced ($10 to each association). Let’s say 3 litters a year (likely less) $30 a year
In TICA, there are also membership dues to belong to a breed group. This cost is $35/year.
Phone calls to potential owners: $50 ((counting long distance))
$300 for HCM testing per year
Things maybe needed:
Emergency vet visit:
$30-$50
Possible C-section, minimum $300
For each litter: (let’s say 3)
FIV & FeLV ($30). $60 per kitten
prenatal veterinarian examination, $35.00.
In addition to the exam, we perform an ultrasound ($125)
and/or X-rays ($75)
One time costs: $5365
Money to pay for the mom and dad cat per year: $3016
Kitten costs for 5 month old kittens (saying 8 per litter since I like to think on the high end), 3 litters:
$8260
Which is only about $350 a kitten
Costs other than cats/kittens each year: $600
So if I sell the kittens for $750, my goal, that is only (hehe) $30 profit
If I sold them for $1000, that would be $280 profit.
Questionnaire to ask the potential owners:
What is your income/ what do you think owning a Bengal will cost?
Do you have children? (do you know if they have allergies?)
Do you have other pets? (what kind and do they get along with other animals?)
What made you want to adopt a Bengal?
If you cannot keep the Bengal, what are your plans for rehoming the Bengal? (My Bengals will not be on the street or in a shelter. Nor do I want it sold on craigslist. If anything, they can be returned to me for a small refund)
Have you ever owned any pets before?
What kind of living situation are you bringing your Bengal into? (house, apartment, ect)
Will you keep me updated on the cat? (should anything happen to it, should it get sick, ect, I would want to know and be kept updated)
Twin Cities Bengals
CONTRACT
This agreement is between Brittney Engelhardt (Seller) of TCBengals and (Buyer). Effective as of the date of signatures below and is binding upon all parties thereof. Buyer and Seller agree to the below-described cat/kitten and all the following terms.
Color: Sex: DOB:
Sire:
Dam:
Sale Price:$ Deposit:$ 300.00 Balance:$
1.) It is the buyer’s responsibility to have this cat/kitten examined by a veterinarian within 72 hours after adoption. This is your health guarantee period. If this cat/kitten is found to have an untreatable or life threatening disease that is felt to have been contracted at the seller’s home (documentation required by a licensed Veterinarian). Seller will replace this cat/kitten of equal value at the Seller’s first opportunity.
2.) This cat is not guaranteed against cosmetic faults, i.e. tail fault or locket. A cosmetic fault does not preclude the cat from being bred as it is not a health issue.
3.) No breeder male or female from TCBengals may be sold, placed, leased, loaned, traded, co-owned or given away to another breeder, or person unless written permission is received by the seller, Brittney Engelhardt with her signature. The said cat/kitten cannot leave the Buyers possession until they are spayed or neutered.
4.) Buyer agrees that no stud service will be done with the male unless written permission is received by the seller, Brittney Engelhardt with her signature. Buyer may only breed to their own females, none from the same lineage!
5.) Buyer agrees to provide food, shelter, healthy and stimulating environment,
correct routine and accident related medical attention, exercise and affection. It is agreed that this cat will not be allowed outside without supervision.
Other Terms:
1.) A deposit fee is placed to hold a cat/kitten for a buyer. At this time I am holding the kitten for you and no one else can purchase the said cat/kitten. All holding fees (deposits) are non-refundable. The goal of our Cattery is to place our cat/kittens in loving homes once they have had enough human contact and have been well taken care of. This being said, most of our kittens are not placed until at least 5 months of age. This will still leave plenty of time for the kitten to bond to it’s new owner. If a cat/kitten is held for a Buyer, a change of mind can quite often jeopardize the chance of that particular kitten to be placed in a home while they are still of a desirable age. When the sale of the cat/kitten is consummated, the deposit shall be applied toward the balance owing on the purchase price. The balance is due prior to any shipping or pick up.
2.) Under no circumstances will this cat/kitten or any offspring be sold, leased or given away to any pet store, research laboratory or similar facility.
3.) This cat/kitten will be kept indoors and not be allowed to roam freely outside.
4.) These cats are sold as pets only! Any and all cats will be spayed/neutered before the buyer receives the cat UNLESS there is a breeding contract put in place beforehand. If looking to breed, please contact Brittney at TCBengals before purchase and she will discuss with you the implications thereof.
Advertising Rights:
Seller reserves the right to use photos of cat/kitten sold to Buyer in any or all advertising, including website advertising, in the promotion of TCBengals. Buyer agrees to allow seller the right to use cat/kitten’s photographs or name in future or existing advertising. Buyer must always use the cats full registered name in any advertising or on the Buyers website.
If Buyer or Seller commences any legal action as a result of this contract, Buyer agrees that the place of venue for such action shall be the state of Minnesota in Hennepin County. Any legal fees incurred in upholding this contract will be paid by the Buyer. This contract is legally binding to all parties named within and applies to only the buyer and the seller named below and is not transferable to other parties. If the buyer sells cat/kitten to a 3rd party, the health contract is Null and Void, however the spay/neuter agreement is still applicable.
By signing below shows you have read and agree with this contract.
Print Name:
Buyer Signature:
Address:
Phone #: Date:
E-Mail:
This is a full contract, all the conditions are in writing and signed by the buyer.
No other agreements implied or verbal would apply.
If problems occur in this field, it will most likely be the stud refusing to mate with a certain female (reasons could be anything from female having a pyometra to the male just not fancying her).
. If using someone else's tom is possible, that would probably be a better option. Or building an outdoor cattery. I think most casual breeders aren't quite prepared for living with a tom!
