Estella Bengals
Bengal Cat Breeder - Ivanhoe, VIC
We are a boutique breeder of these amazing Bengal cats. Lovingly raised in our family environment so they are well socialised, friendly and ready to bond with their forever family.
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Registrations & memberships
Registration: FCCVIC;
Prefix: Estella
Supply/Source
RB168625
Clubs & Assoc: Feline Control Council Victoria - Breeder & Member
ANCATS - Member
Category
Breeder - Cats
For
Cats - Bengal
Our standards & practices
Health testing & screening
Question. Do you health test in accordance with the current standards and recommended guidelines for your breed? Can you demonstrate your knowledge of any required DNA or other health related test results concerning your breed (if applicable).
Answer. Yes.I am a very small breeder with only one queen. All kittens are reared with the minimum guidelines as per the FCCV. I do genetic testing with Orivet but have also tested my Queen with UC Davis
Preparation & socialisation
Question. Do you ensure that your kittens are appropriately socialised? Please provide details about how you raise your kittens to ensure that their environmental and social needs are met, that they are suitable as pets. And, do you ensure that the new family understands and is equipped to continue this socialisation?
Answer. Yes.Lots of play time within normal family life including dogs. Lots of toys and play time with us humans. Some rest times on me.
Placement & matching
Question. Is ensuring that your kittens go to the right home a high priority? How do you ensure that the kitten will be a good fit, and be well cared for in its new home? Do you have a verbal or personal interview?
Answer. Yes.clear information about the breed - inside cat, nature of the breed, vocal habits. discussion of their home, experiences with indoor cats, children (and rules), other pets.
Question. What written information about the conditions of sale, warranty, and information concerning the care and maintenance of the breed do you provide?
Answer. Yes.Sold de-sexed unless to a breeder. Health guarantee until first vet visit for their own vet check. Verbal and personal interview. Feeding, care and play information. Vaccine passports and pedigree
Ongoing support
Question. Do you offer ongoing support? For example: Help with introducing a kitten to other animals; help with any health or behavioural problems that might occur.
Answer. Yes.Available for advice and concerns
Question. In the long term, do you assist with re-homing a kitten or cat if for some reason the new family are unable to care for it?
Answer. Yes.This is offered with purchase but has not happened yet
Clubs & Associations
Question. Are you a current member of any breed clubs and/or associations?
Answer. Yes.FCCV
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