Bengal Cats
are not wild contrary to many people's opinion. They were bred from the crosses
of the Asian Leopard and domestic cats. And, now they are extremely popular
since they make good pets and have a beautiful leopard-like coat. The breed is
said to be more domestic than wild, yet it has retained some of the habits
peculiar for a wild animal such as climbing trees. Nowadays, almost all major
organizations recognize the breed and it is eligible for showing.
The Bengal's beautiful coat
makes it stand out in a crowd. Numerous shades make up the background
color of the Bengal, ranging from golden, rust, brown and orange, to
sand, buff, or even ivory. Bengal spots also vary in color, from rust or
cocoa and chocolate brown to charcoal or black. Some Bengal patterns
have inherited striking rosettes or spots made up of more than one
color, usually a secondary color forming a dark outlining to the spot.
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The Bengal cat makes a
loving, intelligent housecat. Curious and entertaining, some even enjoy
playing in water and bathing with their owners. They enjoy the
companionship of both adults and children and usually adapt to other
family pets. Some owners regularly walk their Bengals on leashes.
Exercise, nutritional and immunization requirements are the
same as for all domestic
household cats. The domestic Bengal (four generations or more from the
Asian Leopard Cat) has normal litter
box habits, is recognized in several cat fancy registries and currently
makes up the largest number of cats competing in The International Cat
Association (TICA). Also recognized by registries such as AACE, ACF,
ACFA, CCA, FIFE, GCCF, FIFE, NZCF and QICC, this entertaining and
affectionate cat is finding its way into more and more living rooms.