Bengals are curious, intelligent, affectionate, eye-catching companions developed to have the look of a wild feline on a cat that is truly a pet.

The Bengal breed originated in the 1970's when Asian Leopard Cats were crossed with domestic cats as a part of a study of feline Leukemia.  In the late 1970's Jean Mill acquired 8 hybrid females from the program and began the development of the Bengal as a domestic breed.  In 1984 the domestic Bengal cat became officially recognized by the International Cat Association.  Since its humble beginnings the Bengal breed has grown intoTHE most popular breed registered and shown in TICA today.

 
Bengals although captivating to watch, are NOT for decoration.  They are confident, intelligent, inquisitive, interactive, affectionate companions.  They often like to fetch, play with water, playful, and are easily leash trained. Bengals have a self-confident social nature that allows them to adjust easily to a new home, and to get along well with children and other animals also.

Conformation....

The Bengal cat is a medium to a relatively large shorthaired exotic cat. Bengal cats vary in size with the male between fourteen to twenty pounds and females slightly smaller at ten to twelve pounds. Bengal cats are very muscular cats with long bodies, thus appearing larger. They are also sturdy and substantial in appearance.

Heads should be wild looking and formidable. The face should have a feral expression with small rounded ears, intense facial markings, and pronounced whisker pads. Careful selection of breeding ensures that the Bengal cat remains loving and friendly with a superb temperament, whilst retaining a strong physical resemblance to its wild ancestor.

Bengal cats come in two patterns……

Spotted   and    Marbled

And several color variations…

Brown
 

Silver

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