Registered Bengal cat Profile

Below is a profile of the Bengal Cat.

Bengal History:

• A hybrid, created by crossing the Asian Leopard Cat with a domestic cat, such as an Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Burmese or Egyptian Mau.


• Japan is the first country to welcome Bengals as family cats in the 1940s.

• ​Bengals are recognized as a breed by The International Cat Association (TICA) - providing the show cats are at least a fourth-generation descendant of the wild Asian Leopard Cat-domestic cat crossing. However, the Cat Fanciers Association does not accept the Bengal as a breed for show competition.
• With the "leopard" appearance, the Bengal is zooming up the popularity charts, ranking first in TICA, far ahead of runner-up Ragdoll. There are many thousands of Bengals registered with TICA.
• The International Bengal Cat Society and TICA work hard to maintain the Bengal's "wild" look with a "tame" personality.

Look of Bengals:

• Sleek, muscular body.
• Wild exotic looks, sporting many different color coats, including brown tabby and seal lynx point. Coat patterns are spotted or marbled.
• Wedge-shaped head, almond eyes, wide nose, strong chin and small rounded-tipped ears.
• Distinctive "prowl-like" walk due to the fact that the Bengal's back legs are slightly longer than the front legs.
• Bengals grow slowly, taking up to two years before reaching physical maturity.

Bengal Behavior Concerns:

• Highly active and full of energy.
• Extremely alert and attentive. They watch and learn from people on how to open doors and cabinets and other behaviors.
• Look up because most Bengals love to survey their surroundings perched on high shelves and tops of refrigerators.
• Very demanding. They want and need interaction with people and pets in the household.
• Potential challenging temperament. Experienced cat owners can channel the Bengal's energy and intelligence into productive play and basic obedience commands.
• Be aware that some Bengals make growling sounds when they eat.

Grooming Bengal Cats:

• Bengals are low maintenance in the grooming department.
• Coat is short to medium in length.
• Coat offers a silky feel.
• Medium to low shedding

Suggested Nutritional Needs for Bengal:

• Their high-activity level enables them to burn off excess calories and maintain a healthy weight.

Fun Facts of Bengals:

• A true cat burglar, Bengals like to steal  household objects and hide them.
• Bengals rank among the most expensive cat breeds. A show-quality Bengal can cost  $3,000 to $5,000.
• Bengals love to fetch, play in water bowls and walk on leashes.

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