The Bengal breed originates as a hybrid resulting from cross breeding an Asian Leopard Cat (Felis Bengalenis) with a domestic cat. The ALC is a small cat weighing from 6 –12 lbs. It is a non-aggressive cat who would rather flee than fight. The first three generations of a domestic Bengal X Leopard cat are called foundations. The fourth and beyond generations are called Bengals or "SBT" Stud Book Traditional.
The Bengal cats are a one family cat and are very loving. Bengal cats
are affectionate and will purr zealously. They eat the same as domestic
cats, and call for the same veterinary care. They use a litterbox, and
they love to climb to high places.
Bengal cats have beautiful fur like pelts on their long bodies with
different patterns such as rosettes, spots and marbles. They also come
in different colors. Some are silver,minks brown, and even white. They
develop a glitter like glisten on their coat as they mature. They go
through several stages as their fur coat matures, one is the fuzzies,
like cubs in the wild to help them blend in with grass to protect them.
The Bengal kitten/cat makes a great family pet, as well as a companion. They get along great with their family as well with the family dog. They love to climb, jump, and play in the water. They are highly energetic and smart, they can be taught to fetch & obey certain commands. Most people say you can not just have one, they are really a joy to have as a pet.
