THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GETTING A BENGAL

FUN BENGAL FACTS!
There are a lot of amazing facts about Bengals, but the ones below are some of the best.

Wild Ancestry
Bengals have links to real wild cats since they are the result of a cross between domestic cats and the Asian leopard. so a little wild behavior from these cats won’t come as a surprise to you if you are looking to adopt one of them.

Bengals can Befriend Dogs:
Often times, we use cats and dogs to refer to mortal enemies or to a severe downpour, but not this time. The Bengal cat has somehow learned to win dogs’ hearts. In fact, they – just like humans –  could become a dog’s best friend. To make this friendship work most efficiently, the owner is advised to introduce a dog to the home when the Bengal is very young or vice versa. This way, they grow together, watch out for each other and become dependable members of your entertainment team. In some way Bengals are more like dogs than cats. If you own one you almost certainly see this.

Bengals Love Water:
Very clearly, this is another quality they share with tigers; their much distant relatives. You may also wonder why a cat should want to get in water but it is true. They play with water at every opportunity they get. Often times, you find them licking water from their paws rather than dipping their heads into a bowl and lapping water from there. Their love for water, combined with their dexterity at fishing, make them a potential threat to your aquarium if you have one in your home. Turn on a tap and your bengal is likely to be there checking it out.

Bengals Know Just How to Steal:
Call it kleptomania or anything you want to call it, but Bengals love to “borrow” items that catch their fancy. When I say borrow, I am trying to be polite with words because in reality, they don’t return the things they borrow. So watch out for that beautiful tablecloth on the table. Its secret admirer may have some use for it if you don’t mind.

Bengals are Great Hunters:
Cats are famed worldwide for their impeccable ability to hunt down small snakes, rats and other lower reptiles such as lizards. Their rivalry with birds is also renowned but it seems the Bengal cat has taken this avian rivalry to a whole new level. Once they sight a bird, they become automatically excited and will do anything within their power to play with these birds. Most times, or even at all times, this play is never one that favors the birds. If you have an avian pet; you should provide extra security for them because your dear feline pet will come for them.

Bengals are Excellent Climbers
If you wouldn’t mind enjoying your cat do some acrobatic displays once in awhile – and who wouldn’t love cat acrobatics – you will find the Bengal cat much fun in your house. They seemingly unlimited energy and the agility of monkeys. You can count on them to climb to heights you never expected them to reach, as well as expect them to jump somewhat incredible distances too.

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GETTING A BENGAL!

1. They are very intelligent.
2. They can be very hyperactive and excited about little things.
3. You might need to share your shower. Bengals are known to LOVE water.
4. Bengals are Hypoallergenic.
5. They like to hear their own voices.
6. They will stalk you. Ninja cat style, even.
7. They will stalk your other pets.
8. They will chew things. Just about anything they can find.
9. Convincing them to wear a collar might prove problematic.
10. The most important thing of all; They have the BEST personalities and make the BEST faces!

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If it' not a Bengal, It's just a cat.

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