About Bengals
When you think of exotic cats the Bengal has to come to mind. Their horizontal stripes and spots give them a wild appearance which is similar to a Bengal tiger (although they are unrelated).
Bengals are spotted or have marbled coat patterns including Brown Spotted Tabby, Brown Marbled Tabby, Seal Sepia Spotted Tabby, Seal Sepia Marbled Tabby, Seal Mink Spotted Tabby, Seal Mink Marbled Tabby, Seal Spotted Lynx Point and Seal Marbled Lynx Point and Silver are the most common color patterns.
The Bengal Cat originated as a cross between the Asian Leopard cat and a domestic cat. The cross is believed to exist much earlier in history but was popularized in the 1960's by a breeder in California. The breed itself is still relatively new and is just gaining acceptance as show breed in some of the major cat breed associations.
They are fun loving and active cats and should be purchased by owners that will give them the attention that they crave. You should purchase a Bengal cat through a reputable local Bengal breeder and make sure that you know what generation of Bengal it is. The later the generation the better and generally means a better temperament and less health problems.
Is the Bengal Cat Right For You?
Bengals make great cats but may not be as child friendly as some of the other breeds. If you get a Bengal kitten and socialize it early enough the chances that it will tolerate and live happily with your child is very high. The Bengal cat is a beautiful and unique breed of cat that is easy to take care of and makes a great companion.
Learn more about Bengal cats on the FAQs page or by visiting the Bengal Cat forum.