Discover The Facts About Bengal Kittens

By Patrick Baker


If you are looking for a new cat there are things you will want to learn about the breed of feline you will choose. Bengal kittens are among the most beautiful and exotic animals. However, before you bring one of these felines into your life you should learn about the breed. It is important to understand temperament and behavior of these gorgeous animals.

This breed is a mix of the domestic cat and the Asian Leopard Cat. They are the result of breeding two kinds of feline together that began in the 70s and 80s. With careful attention to the breeding a feline was produced with the disposition of a domestic cat and the beauty of a wild cat.

Folks will notice right away that the cat has a glorious coat. It is soft and smooth to touch and stunning to look at. In addition, their coat glistens when it catches light. There is also a pattern to the fur, a marbled swirl and spotted pattern. The patterns are a combination of three different colors and various shades which create the markings.

The Bengals come in an array of colors. The most common colors are blue, brown, silver, and snow. Newer colors include cinnamon, chocolate, and charcoal. The Snows are also called Seal Sepia, Seal Mink, and Seal Lynx Point. You can even get a black or charcoal cat known as melanistic. These cats are like the wild Panther in that they do have marbling and spots but you can only see them in particular light conditions.

Seal Lynx Points are of Siamese ancestry and will always have blue eyes. Seal Sepia, of Burmese ancestry, will never have eyes that are blue. Seal Mink is a mix of Lynx point and Sepia and can have any color eyes. Although they can also have blue eyes, they will not ever be the bright blue that the Lynx Point has.

This breed is also larger than the average domestic cat. The male cats weigh anywhere from 10 to 15 pounds and females are 8 to 12 pounds. Some cats are heavier and others are smaller so there is no reason to be alarmed if yours is not in the typical weight range. These felines are very strong, agile, athletic, and slim. They have back legs that are a bit longer than their front legs which causes a slight arch in the back when they are standing a particular way.

Additional physical features of this breed include a small head in comparison to body size. The ears are also small and are suggestive of their ancestry. The ears will also have a patch of short fur that is shaped like a thumb. The thumbprint is similar to that of tabby cats. In addition, they have an M design on their forehead.

This breed of cat is quite mischievous but very intelligent and in need of lots of interaction to keep them occupied. They are very vocal especially when it comes to cleaning their litter box or food. They love to play with their human, love water, and are easily trained. If you want an affectionate, active, and entertaining cat, the Bengal is a good choice.




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