so you want a bengal cat 

I laughed so hard when you found him just chilling in the bathtub😂

Awwww sweet mischievous little ball of purr. I love his shenanigans! My bengals very much the same. Lots of energy combined with all that curiousity makes for one hell of a kitty experience!

To a Bengal, the word "NO!" is only an invitation to play..

Thanks for sharing! Gatsby is so much like my own Bengal, Chief. He pretty much does all the same things and then some. We found out early on that he LOVES to fetch things like a dog, it definitely makes playing easier. We also found out that he likes to talk and get into every nook and cranny. In fact he gets into so many odd places he was able to retrieve a very special ring I lost in a couch 6 years previous and had never been able to get out. Bengals are truly special friends.

my wifes bangel of 15 years would steel noodles off her plate. thunder would not eat tuna. but you open a can of spegity O's and hes running to your side and would sit right in front of you waiting for you to give him some. if you brought out a suitcase and not his carrier he would wait till you packed it and pee on the cloths when your back was turned. he had to go with you. he would crawl up on your lap and go to sleep and if you moved and woke him he would claw you. we miss him lol

Bengals are fantastic. Mine destroys everything I love, but the moment he cuddles up with me at night I can't help but adore him.

Pretty obvious the cat is bored. Give it places to climb and activate it more.

Mt cat Tigger is half Bengal and Half Egyptian Mau... yes as a kitten it was a game of "what can I push on the floor that I am not supposed to touch", but he is a very good cat now that he is 10, still climbs where he isn't supposed to and gives me a what look when I tell him to get down... fiercely loyal and when an uninvited male guest at a party slapped me(he was the friend f a friend of a friend... yeah one of those) Tigger attacked him, 22 stitches later at the ER they had the bleeding stopped... Tigger got an extra treat that night before bed! I had asked the guy to leave because he would crash parties and get stupid drunk, get into fights, trash houses... he was not wanted in my house and Tigger picked up on it! Tigger is 2 feet long not including tail and weighs 20 pounds...

4:14 "Dont hit the tarus"( Or what ever it is). Continues to point laser pointer at object.

Oh gosh it's like he knows what he's doing when he knocks stuff down....cute little troublemaker

i have a melanistic bengal, he's completely crazy and has wrecked everything he's come in contact with....there should be a support group for us owners :)

your bengal is really calm compared to my guy. just while watching this video he has splashed all the the water out of his bowl with his paws, and pulled open the drawer where i hide the toys he cant have when not being watched. he has also managed to figure out how to do things suck as pulls pieces off the toilet in the master bedroom and hide them. So we have to search the entire house for the damn flush button.

well you do provoke him by having lots of random shit everywhere :P

LOL....such a BEAUTIFUL cat...I was given a kitten by a co-worker that he almost hit w/ his car....turns out his gave me a Bengal cat! LOL He's only about 3 months old, so he is growing a pound a month in addition to his markings and facial features changing by the day. It's amazing to watch and I'm such a proud momma, knowing someone gave me a Bengal cat because he didnt want to put the time and energy into a kitten, that I know he had no clue was a Bengal :)

I was having a bad day. Seeing this video just cheered me up. Thanks!

This is one of the best videos I've seen to really show the absolute craziness of this breed. Good job! Me and my two bengals salute you!

i have a bengal cat and he is gorgeous just like gatsby! he likes to tear the curtains and go into the gutters and drains when it's raining since he loves water. he also jumps out of the windows on the second story of the house and goes in the fish pond :/

So cute 😍👌🏻 mine has 7 month’s. Her name is Pixie. We really loved her energy. She’s so calm early in the morning, make some hugs and kisses she’s the best cat ever. Best parts of a cat and a dog. My 12 and 14 years old kids do everything they wanted with her, runs, climbs and talked. Yes she’s talk a lot and bring the ball 🏀. Bengals cats are the best !!! Thank’s for sharing your videos !! Loved it so much !!!

This is not the case with every Bengal cat. I too was affraid of the demolition he might do to my house but with just a bit of training (scolding for things he shouldn't do) he turned out to be a very sweet cat. Almost not bengal like :) He just likes to run but after he's 1year old he spends alot of time sleeping just like most cats :) Never destroyed anything! Love him!

I also have a Bengal, and she is quite the little terror. Most loving little ball of crazy though. She loves people, loves water, loves destroying things, and loves to hang out on my shoulder. She will sit on my shoulder while I'm cooking dinner and not move until I sit down to eat. Gatsby is beautiful! You're quite funny too :)

2. All of my cats love a box with holes in it. I tie a shoelace through the hole and tie a fur mouse to it. Each box has a toy tied to each end. They never seem to get bored with this box. My Siamese and my first Burmese cats loved to play with Kleenex and shred the toilet paper. My solution to keeping the toilet paper safe was to keep several rolls in a large tin popcorn tin. They both also learned how to open cupboard doors and get at whatever was inside. I came home one day and found my large bag of flour all over the kitchen floor and a bag of kibble all over the flour. My Siamese actually learned to put her two paws around the round doorknob and open the door. I have no idea that cats were that smart or strong. I had to get a doorknob with a lock on it to keep her out of 1 room. I had a plastic zip tie that I put around the 2 double cupboard doors...she just chewed her way through it. God, I loved that cat!!!

Yup! That's exactly how I feel about Gatz. He's completely insane and destroys lots of things (including knocking over the trash can which ultimately resulted in me slicing my thumb open on some of the sharp trash on the floor...ugh) but I love him to bits and just like you said, I wouldn't trade him for the world!

I've watched this video more than once when I was searching for my own Bengal cat and it just made me absolutely determined to find mine. Now after having my Bengal "Leo" for almost a year, he does all the same crazy cat stuff like Gatsby xD, I wish you both well and thank you.

I have a bangle cat and I haven’t had one problem with him destroying anything with the exception of the 4 foot tall scratching posts otherwise no problem whatsoever. Your cat is truly board you do not deserve to have a cat because you do not purchase what they need to keep them occupied.

Give it a cat tree! Bengals LOVE to climb and reach high places (like bookshelves)!

Your video is priceless. Most cats do that, but Bengal cats are just ten times stronger than any normal cat, i mean, i have scars from playing with my two Bengals, and they're able to knock really heavy things off of your shelters... They have a tendency to jump and climb on everything i love. One of them is not bothered at all by people or big dogs, which can be very dangerous for him but hey, he's just too wild to keep in the house. The other one is a female, and she's SO tense, whenever she's in someon's arms she's literally hanging off the person's arms. But they're also worth heaps of love and cuddles, like any other cat. Love your pets, people, they'll return it!

That is just the normal behavior of an indoor cat. Not insane, normal.

Of course I can never get too frustrated when my Bengal completes such complicated mischief.. I can only be impressed :)

Yup, just like my Bengal Darth Xander, except mine is VERY affectionate as in face huger. He likes to throw his paws over my shoulder (and anyone else who will let him) and stick his head under my chin. Bengals are like having a toddler with sharp nails.

He's a real sweetie! Reminds me of my Bubba, who is a HUGE brown tabby/Bengal cross. Sweetest guy ever. Looks after his littermate twin brother, who was born without one back leg. Runs like the wind, though, doesn't let anything slow him down. They really are a magical breed. He's lucky to have you in his life!

I love my bengal although I could pinch her ears off sometimes... ALOT OF TIMES. Lol I can't imagine the trouble she'd get into if she didn't have my two domestic cats to play with. Even with them she gets into plenty of trouble. My best advice is get him a playmate. Maybe a domestic cat unless you're home a good bit and if so then another Bengal. But beware of double the trouble.

Our domestic siamese does the same, his favorite is knocking things off of the counter tops and watching our bull dog chew it up. They really do make a great team. You'll notice a lot less mischief if you engage your pet in daily play times, a simple string and feather works wonders for the longevity of our nick nacks.

i only see people with no idea about how a cat thinks or is

I have a Bengal she is the love of my life and completely awesome .

Cute cat. It's actually beautiful

You are so funny! Made my day watching your goofy video. Thanks for the great post. and ConGRADuations! I have three Siamese, enough said. Clearly you adore Gadsby. Hope you have a long and happy life with him. He's a beauty.

That's just a cat being a cat! All my stray cats do that kind of stuff...

I’m reading Jackson Galaxy’s book because I have a Bengal. They are very smart and need a lot of play. Intense play.

Bengal cats are amazing animals , but they require a house with a large yard to play and climb trees , chase bird etc.... Definitely not an apartment animal , sorry

He is so cute. And he has a gorgeous yet mischievous looking face.

Bengal's are crazy, but cute, but loud, but fun. :D

This is exactly what I go through! Too funny. I couldn't ask for a more fun and exciting cat. Great video!

Bengals, not for beginers lol! I gots a mellow one :) *smug face*

After growing up with many Siamese and Burmese cats at age 46 yrs old I finally got my first Bengal (a female). She was then about 1.5 yrs and is now almost 8. One of her favorite activities, among many, is to use her front paws to give me a massage on any available soft tissue as in thigh, shoulder, upper arm, stomach or anywhere else. Her record was a 15 minute message on my shoulder as I was laying on my stomach. She is very, very intelligent and has trained me very well.

The reason he's doing a lot of things is because you haven't become the Alpha and taken his cute little self by the reigns. I did this Day 1 when I got mine, at 10 months old, and he listens to me like a dog does. That's why he doesn't listen to you. But adorable video, anywho! :-)

"Please don't jump up and scare me... JESUS CHRIST!!!" -Every energetic cat owner ever Haha

I've watched your video and find it highly ironic then while you might be highlighting what you consider to be negative points about about the bengal breed , albeit in a light hearted manor . - your cat is clearly bored has no heights to get or jump to which the breed needs also you mentioned your a student are you out at school a lot of the day - they get lonely and crave attention it's clear that's what he's after when your back - also your living what looks to be in student digs and I expect the cat is mainly confined to that tiny room - do you allow him safe access to fresh air or not - I feel extremely sorry for him - I hope that when (if not already ) you have graduated you move and provide him with a better home with more space and heights and less clutter to live in - and maybe an outside pen. And a companion to play with . I have 2 bengals and a bombay myself and would never be so selfish to raise an animal in this manner - did you not do your research before purchasing the cat ?

Glad to hear you moved with your Bengal into a larger space. Bengals are very active, have high energy and need interactive play daily. That's you teasing your Bengal with a toy on a stick and string, for at least 10 minutes a day, up to twice a day. If you don't use that Bengal attack/kill energy in a positive way, they're going to take it out on your personal/breakable things.

.....and maybe clean your house so he isn't able to get into so much "trouble".

My Bengal cat (I have two, but one in particular) has a habit of knocking over glasses. If you take your eyes away from your glass, one minute later you will hear a loud bang and water spilling on the carpet. He literally doesn't give up, if it is heavy he will use both paws to push the glass. Bengals can be very naughty, but they are so irresistible :) (btw ur Bengal is stunning, have you ever thought about showing him?)

My bengal loves to knock everything over and can’t get to the faucet fast enough to drink water and somehow knows when I’m gonna turn it on

I have two Bengals, Echo, my boy kitty, and Moyà, my little girl. They're the only breed of cat I've ever had and the destruction is normal, but they're my babies. I love how Moyà knocks everything over, not really, and Echo climbs into anything and everything. I have to wash my dishes twice. Once after use and again before use to get rid of cat hair, etc., because they won't stay out of the cupboards!

Aww she sounds great! Bengals are wonderful but yes I agree they are expensive. I got Gatsby very spontaneously, I didn't plan on spending that much but I just fell in love with his cute widdle face :3

Ours is a tabby - bengal X and only 4 months old. I just couldn't stand the strain of keeping him in 'cos was so uhhhh 'restless'. He doesn't go mad, he goes mental. So, against the Vets advice, he's already out with us climbing the trees in our wooded garden. First he was on a harness but now he goes pretty much anywhere he likes. Spares the furniture and, more importantly, our sanity. Altitude is definitely his thing.

I laughed so super hard. He's so fun to watch and here you are in the background saying "no, don't do that" but yet he's totally ignoring you. I love cats like this though because I see it as a challenge to give them plenty to do, train them, and wear them out.

Just saw this, folks are getting a Bengal and wanted to see what they were getting into. I was expecting a cat-lovers-frenzy-video, you know the kind I mean. I was surprised when it was actually quite good. Thanks for the great vid and restoring my faith in cat lovers :) ha, that sounds so patronizing. I didn't mean it like that at all. I'll be coming back to see what else you upload :) Ciao!

We ended up with a Bengal quite by accident. We rescued him at 4 weeks old when he just looked like a little tabby. Imagine our surprise! Your video answered a lot of questions... and scared us just a little! Lol...

We have 2 Bengal cats that will soon turn 2. They are great. They may always be busy and looking for trouble but they are fun and entertaining. I admit they are sometimes a handful but they get along with our 2 7 month old Bobtails and keep our house fun of love and laughter.

Your cat is awesome and this video made my night. Thanks!

I love it when cats knock things off shelves for no reason.

Cute video! Your cat is gorgeous! My bengal girly lurrves knocking the pen pot of the desk and pushing them all under the sofa...

My Bengal does all of this and he isn't even fully a Bengal

Thank you! Oh my goodness, they have the most beautiful coats. And they're incredibly soft, they keep the softness they have as kittens! I do try and train him to not climb all over things but he's so sneaky ugh it's so difficult! And thank you!!

I have a snow white Bengal. She is 5 months old. I found her on the side of the road when she was 6 days old and have been there bottle feeding her and all. She loved knocking things down, sniffing my coffee cup, climbing on the counters, when her food bowl is empty she drops it off the fireplace ledge then looks at me. She rarely meows and makes this weird brrt noise instead. That is how she communicates. She loves licking my nose, and when there are gloves, plastic, socks, or anything of that sort she takes them. She also made me run for my headphones around the house. Her name is Zoey by the way.

My Bengal, Benson, was very much like that until just recently. He is 16 years old and now has hypertension and can't see well. He's always been my sweet boy. Now he is more of a lap cat. Bengals are wonderful cats? I do recommend to get 2 as they will play and stay somewhat out of trouble.

he just casually walks around pushing down random stuff from shelves and walls lol

Bengal cat: so your approaching me

He is so cute. I had a stray mixed cat that was part grey tabby and possibly Bengal. Same shape head and body. Cute mix of blonde and grey stripes that melt into spots. He acted just like him. Sad that he died in June at age four from a genetic disorder causing a blood clot blocked bladder. So glad my three nine year old cats are still going strong.

Thank you! Whoa that's awesome, I've never heard of a Savannah with Bengal mixed in! I bet she is drop-dead gorgeous (and a whole lot of wild-crazy :D)

He is too cute. My bengal, Kali, likes to do similar thing like hiding behind a curtain at bedtime (even though I can fully see her legs) until you poke it and she goes into attack mode. She also does parkour style wall flips to save time running round corners.

Bengals are the best and yes they destroy EVERYTHING. I have 2 of them and they chase eachother around at 4am and break everything in their path. My white one knows how to open folding doors so he gets into everything in the pantry or closet. I have to put a heavy rock book end down in front of where the door folds if I want to keep him from opening it. They've broken dishes, shredded curtains, broke my buddha statue, chewed up all my nail buffers, and the list goes on. They are insane and I luv them so much! Anyone who's considering getting one, you will have to "child proof" your house. They are like having a cross between a toddler and a ferret.

haha! you must be constantly tidying up! amazing cat

My cat is a shorthair and during the winter he will get under the covers, if a wadded blanket is somewhere around the house he will find an opening in the blanket & go inside the blanket-completely covered. When making a bed he sometimes comes in and gets on the bed and lays down while you're trying to put the blanket on.

This cat made me LOL!! He's very handsome too!

'Why are you beating up cyclohexane? Cyclohexane did nothing to you.' That has to be my favourite moment.

My Persian did that, she passed aged 21; the cat is bored, needs more play stuff; like a cat tunnel and boxes, and interactive toys.

I love my Bengal girl Maya. She does knock anything and everything off tables and shelves though and loves climbing to top of closets etc. But she gives me so much love and affection. She sleeps with me and is the best furry companion I could ask for!!!

I was waiting for Gatsby to climb into the bag and then meow loucly demanding to be pulled out so future housing should have lots of secured cabinets

I have a Bengal & his favourite game is to knock over cups of water & watch you tidy it up.

all that work just for a magical piece of paper

My bengal used to sneak up to drinks with straws, pull the straws out, run away with them and stash them under the bed. Also I was playing with a laser pointer and wanted to see how far up she'd jump. I flashed it over the light switch and when she hit it the lights went out. Later we were watching tv and the lights in the other room were going on and off and on and off. Cat was playing with the light switch. They are super smart and personable. Like an independent dog. We'd call her "Puppycat" all the time. I'll never go back to normal cats again. They are like a pet rock by comparison.

Omg he is EXACTLY like my two Bengals. Shiva and Mau destroy, climb into the curtains, wind down toilet rolls, claw everything, and yet are extremely loving and follow me around constantly. Couldn't live without them.

Cute kitty! I have a Savannah, and there's a little bit of Bengal in her! So much fun!

My cat Figaro (little rascals inspired name) Used to take apart the dvd and videos when he wanted to go outside. And tear apart clean laundry. His favorite hobby was clawing my stomach while I slept. My dog now steals my shoes off my feet and goes through my purse.

My fiancé and I have a Bengal cat like this. He goes behind the tv and tries to bite on cords. He also chews holes in any clothes or blankets lying on the floor

Yes I want my Bengal now! 😾

I had a blue-point Siamese who had a rounded head which is more attractive to me than the pointed faced ones. She would love to knock things on the floor and would purr if they broke. She would tear up any paper she could get at. She would hold it between her 2 front paws and rip it up with her teeth. She was an extremely intelligent cat and I had to make sure that she had lots of fun stuff around for her to play with.Her

gotta love bengals lol, so agile and hyper. Its like having a dog.

I have a Bengal mix and he sits on my desk and just knocks everything down, and stares at you while he is doing it. haha

They are crazy no matter what. I have one in a two-story home. The energy is never gone!

your bangs... i dunno why.. but they make me happy

If you have a particularly aggressive or problem cat of any breed, bengals are very good at dealing with them. They are clumsy, but they are also strong and very gentle.

Yeppers! Just like that! Mine is 8 now, so a bit calmer sometimes. I still have to tell him, No!, all the time. I tell him, 'Whatever you WANT to do, DON'T do it!" With love, over time, he really has learned loving behaviors. Sometimes surprises me with an altruistic, loving gesture. He - they all - get raw meat twice daily, plus other healthy foods. Where would he get that outdoors in a city these days? He loves his Mom, and I love him!

Literally watched this video and laughed because my bengal does the EXACT same things... and I love her :)

he is so cheeky and cute xxx I love him

2 bengal cats here ^-^, we don't have nice things anymore. We didn't buy new curtains....and refuse to get a new sofa. No point as it all gets ripped up and chewed and....you know the rest! We recently also added a black german shepherd to the family madness. Our home...is a loving home....but it's certainly not a visually pleasing one. Definitely gave up on trying to keep a "nice" house after the bengals.

My 1 cat loves to sleep on my face and try to suffocate me while I sleep. She also likes to get on top of my fridge and nock over everything that is up there. She is so destructive but she is worth it because she loves her cuddles!

Beautiful cat! And great name for him !!

I”m 67 yr old female. The joke was that my mother gave birth to twins. Me & my 1st cat. She was pure white, just a love. From her, I fell in love with Siamese cats. Perfect. Cats have come into my house knowing they will get the Royal Treatment…..as they should. The Bengals changed the entire pecking order. So many fights, screaming, etc. It was the Bengals who saw my two others as prey. My beautiful female peed everywhere in my house. In all these years, NEVER EVER did I give a cat away until Lucy started peeing everywhere but the box (3 of them). Did all the vet stuff but what she wanted was me. ONLY ME! She preyed on the white cat so much, he stayed under the bed. Just terrified. So, I did the right thing. I gave her away. We had our own little language, kisses, etc. We were having throw-up everyday from Charlie who was terrified of the male Bengal. My white cat, so low keyed, was always running from her. She meant it. She wanted him dead. It’s been 3 months and all I have to say the Cats are Calm. No one is throwing up. Great job, Charlie. Maybe 2 cats, no more than 2, it may work for you. For me, I feel like a criminal, shameful and so very sorry for giving Lucy away.

I recently got a blue bengal kitten. Lost my last one. At 4 months she is already throwing stuff off tables for new toys. I really enjoyed your video of you and your cat. Would love to see more!