The Iconic Bengal Cat Staff
The Iconic Bengal Cat Staff
Meet Our Bengal Cat Queens & Studs
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meet some of the TEAM
the catio
No living in cages
Our Catio stands out from the typical setup—it’s essentially our entire yard, fully enclosed to provide a vast, secure space where our Bengals can run, climb, and play freely while remaining protected from external dangers. For added peace of mind, we’ve installed multiple security cameras throughout the enclosure to monitor their well-being at all times. Each morning, I (Lars) slide open the window from my office to greet the crew as we enjoy breakfast together, fostering those daily bonds. This convenient access also makes it simple to provide fresh food throughout the day and ensure their water is always clean and replenished. Curious about the enriching life our Bengals lead? Take a look for yourself in the video below.
Our primary goal is to maintain a small, close-knit family of Bengals that can enjoy a lifestyle as similar as possible to that of beloved house cats, with plenty of space, socialization, and family interaction. While we strive for this ideal in our ethical breeding practices, unforeseen circumstances sometimes require temporary adjustments. In the summer of 2025, we stepped in to rescue several Bengals from a retiring breeder who could no longer care for them properly. This has left us with two extra adult males who, due to their dynamics, cannot yet integrate as indoor cats. To ensure their well-being in the interim, we’ve constructed two secure, temporary enclosures while we actively search for loving forever homes. For now, our resident male, King Kong, shares the spacious Catio with the females, where you’ll see he’s completely at ease and confidently holding court as the undisputed leader of the group.
What about the bird feeders? This is a win-win solution that serves two purposes without compromising safety. While our Bengals’ natural instincts lead them to try and catch birds, the feeders are strategically placed high enough and far enough away to prevent the cats from getting into a position to actually reach them. The birds can also easily fly in and out through the large openings in the enclosure fencing. We’ve had this setup for over two years now with no bird incidents whatsoever. Additionally, the presence of the cats naturally deters squirrels, ensuring that the bird seed is reserved exclusively for our feathered visitors.
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THE ICONIC BENGAL CAT TEAM
An Iconic Line Up
We keep it small.
We are not a mill.
a SMALL LESSON IN CAT NAMES
You may notice the name, “Aluren” preceding the cat names. A name is always led by the cattery it is born from. Pat Killmaire of Aluren has been a mentor for me for over 20 years.
You will also notice our cattery name, “Iconic” at the tail end. This is the name of the cattery the cat is currently, or calls home IF the cat is no longer part of its original cattery where it was born.
If you purchase a kitten from us and named it ‘spacecat’, then an example of a kitten born from our cattery would be named, Iconic Spacecat when you register it with T.I.C.A. For a more specific breakdown read my primer on the T.I.C.A. naming convention.
THE BOYS | OUR MALE STUDS
Wildcatsstars King Kong
JUST VISITING! King Kong is here on loan. from Aluren in Florida. He's been very busy in 2023 and leaves us in July .
Aluren Kimba of Iconic
Our next stud cat. He's just under a year and when King Kong goes home to Florida, he'll be the new King around here. Kimba is a complete brat but a loving and absolutely friendly Bengal boy cat who will rub all over you and not leave your side. Just don't get in his way at mealtime!
THE GIRLS | OUR FEMALE QUEENS
Lily of Iconic
Lily is actually here to retire, but we will breed her until she's found a new home.
Aluren PixieCat of Iconic
Pixie enjoys indoor-outdoor privileges. Her favorite things to do is chase birds and squirrels.
CATTERY VISITING HOURS
These are general cattery visiting hours. We can of course accept visitors by appointment to accomodate special needs. Simply call first to establish if we can see you during unscheduled visiting hours. Our number is NOT a cell phone, so don’t attempt to text. Call (302) 832-9700 and please be respectful of what time of day you call. Calling up until midnight and after 7:00 AM is acceptable.