Bengal Cat Breed Profile

From Kylie, London
Bumble the Bengal is a real terror but fantastic fun

Coat Type, Color & Grooming	The Bengal's most defining characteristic is its spotted or marbled coat with thick, pelt-like fur. In spotted Bengals, the spots appear randomly or in horizontal patterns and stand out in extreme contrast to the background color, which may be a bright shade of tan, gold, or mahogany. Marbled cats have horizontal stripes arranged randomly, like waves of color running through a piece of lighter-colored marble.
Physical Attributes	The Bengal is a medium to large cat with a head that is longer than it is wide. It is bred to retain its wild appearance: sleek, long, and muscular, with the hindquarters slightly higher than the shoulders. The black-tipped tail is carried low. The Bengal has short, rounded ears; oval, wide-set eyes; prominent whisker pads; and rounder nostrils than other domestic cats. See Also: Picture Gallery
Personality	Bengals are intelligent, friendly, assertive, and active cats. Some like to retrieve objects, and many have a fondness for climbing and playing in water. They also enjoy cat-and-mouse games and will find their own toys if none are provided. Their voices are sometimes rather wild-sounding. See Also: Readers' Opinions and Add Your Own
Health Problems	Breed-related health problems include entropion.

Reader's Comments on this Breed

From Amanda Winland, West Virginia
I have always been more of a dog lover, but I am quite taken with our foster-kitty, Griever. He is very high-speed, vocal, outgoing and comical. Much more personable than any other cat I've met! He loves rowdy play, but really doesn't make any effort to bite or scratch.