Bengal

The Bengal Cat

The Bengal cat is a huge, sleek, and extremely muscular cat with a broad, low-hanging tail. Bengal cats are known for their wild look, which is complemented by their unusual thick and luxuriant spotted or marbled coat. Its large head is adorned with short ears and prominent whisker pads, and its almond-shaped eyes are ringed with black. The tail is broad and taper to a black tip. No other breed of cat exhibits the gold or pearl dusting effect (glitter) that certain Bengal cats exhibit, and they may be rather demanding due to their high activity levels.

History

The Bengal cat is a new breed of cat that was produced in the United States by mixing an Asian Leopard Cat with a domestic cat. The Bengal cat gets its name from Felis Bengalensis, the Latin term for its wild predecessor (Asian Leopard Cat). The purpose of producing the domestic Bengal cat breed was to maintain a significant physical similarity to its magnificent wild predecessor while also making the new domestic breed a pleasant and reliable family companion. Bengal cats are presently the sixth most popular breed in the United Kingdom.

Personality

Bengal cats are known for their loving nature. They have a very active and fun personality. Bengal cats are clever, and they appear to be asking themselves,'Can this be played with?' as they gaze about them. They are nimble, like climbing, and have a peculiar voice that has been characterised as a cooing or chirping sound, as well as a bizarre gravelly sound. Bengal cats are an extremely loud breed with a large vocabulary that may be rather obnoxious at times, particularly in unfamiliar surroundings. They require company during the day to avoid boredom, as well as opportunity to climb and practise hunting skills.