Overview: We are located in Central Virginia and delight in sharing the joy of bengals. We hand raise a few litters each year, for the joy of doing so and in an effort to sustain and improve the breed for the next generation. We regularly show, attend breeding education events, and contribute samples to research. Our adoption fees/ requested donations help reimburse actual cattery costs.
Real People: There are many “scammers” out there, and adopters are wise to be wary. We encourage potential adopters to meet us at a cat show and validate our existence with other breeders and on the internet. Rest assured, all adoptions are in person. We do not ship nor work with 3rd parties.
What is a bengal? Bengals are athletic domestic cats with spotted or marbled coats.The International Cat association’s bengal “standard” includes but is not limited to:
- A broad, modified wedge head with pronounced whisker pads
- Small to medium rounded ears
- Wide set oval to round eyes (some of us strive for a nocturnal look)
- A fluid profile from forehead to nose tip
- A study, muscular body
- Thick tail
- An uncommonly soft/silky coat
- Spotted coat and stomach (white stomachs are an added plus.)
Brilliantbengal breeds only “stud book tradition” cats; our cats are not hybrids. We strive to produce a wild looking cat that mimics the leopard cat (pictured below) but is a suitable house pet.