History

The Bengal cat is believed to be the outcome of the crossbreeding between Asian Leopard cat with domestic cats like Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Burmese or Egyptian Mau. Its name is derived from the Latin name of the Leopard cat, Feline Bengalensis.

Appearance

The distinguishing feature of the Bengal cat is its distinct horizontal stripes running from the corner of the eyes. The legs and tail consists of symmetrical stripes and the remainder of the body- including sides and the top of the body- is marked with rosetted spots. Basically a short haired breed, the Bengal cat comes in a variety of colors- the brown (black) spotted, the blue-eyed or AOC-eyed snow spotted Bengals, the brown (black) marbled, and the blue-eyed or AOC-eyed snow marble Bengals. An adult male weighs about 15 pounds and a female weighs 8 – 10 pounds.

Color

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Personality

Basically an intelligent breed, Bengal is an active cat and loves to play. The main characteristic of the breed is that they love to spend hours playing in water. Bengal cats are highly energetic, playful and bond well with their owner. They mix well with children and other pets at home.

Health Concerns

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a commonly observed health issue in Bengals. The breed is prone to heart ailments like feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and eye problems like cataracts. The average life span of the Bengal cat is 10 – 15 years.

Recognized By

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