Bengal Grooming Guide — Cost, Styles & Care Tips

Grooming Guide

Beautiful wild-looking coat is surprisingly low maintenance. Naturally glittery coat just needs occasional brushing. Active cats that may resist grooming — experienced handlers are helpful.

Popular Bengal Haircut Styles

Bath & Brush

Full bath, blow dry, brush out, nail trim, ear cleaning. The essential grooming visit for short and double-coated breeds.

Maintenance: None (one-time) Add-on: Base price

Deshedding Treatment

Professional-grade bath with deshedding shampoo and conditioner, followed by high-velocity blow dry. Removes loose undercoat dramatically.

Maintenance: None (one-time) Add-on: +$15–$30

Nail Package

Professional nail trim and optional Dremel filing. Quick maintenance visit.

Maintenance: Every 4–6 weeks Add-on: $12–$20

At-Home Care Tips

Brush weekly to keep the coat healthy and distribute natural oils
Trim nails every 2-3 weeks
Clean ears every 1-2 weeks
Regular bathing every 4-8 weeks helps keep the coat clean and healthy
Use breed-appropriate grooming tools — ask your groomer for recommendations

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Boarding & Daycare

Extremely active — needs space and enrichment. Can be escape artists. Needs vertical climbing space and interactive toys. May not do well in small enclosures.

Key Stats

Energy Level

Separation Anxiety

Trainability

What to Tell Your Boarding Facility

Energy level: High energy — needs significant daily exercise and play time

Social style: active, intelligent — generally adapts well to boarding environments

Standard accommodations should work well

Grooming during boarding: Basic brushing and monitoring between grooms

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bengal grooming cost?

Professional grooming for a Bengal typically costs $40–$65 per session. The exact price depends on your location, the dog's size within the breed range (8–15 lbs), coat condition, and the style you choose. Severely matted coats may incur additional dematting fees.

How often should a Bengal be groomed?

Bengals should be professionally groomed every 8–12 weeks. Between professional visits, regular at-home brushing is important — even though this breed is a low shedder.

Are Bengals good for boarding?

Extremely active — needs space and enrichment. Can be escape artists. Needs vertical climbing space and interactive toys. May not do well in small enclosures.

What is the best haircut for a Bengal?

The most popular Bengal haircuts are Bath & Brush, Deshedding Treatment, Nail Package. The best choice depends on your lifestyle, how much brushing you want to do at home, and your cat's comfort level with grooming.

Do Bengals shed a lot?

Bengals have a shedding level of 2 out of 5. They are light shedders with minimal hair around the house.

How much does a Bengal weigh?

Bengals typically weigh 8–15 lbs. They are classified as medium large cats. Weight affects grooming prices — larger cats within the breed range will generally cost more to groom.

🐱 Bengal Grooming Guide