Friday, November 25, 2016

Learn The Facts About Bengal Kittens

By Patrick Baker


Folks who are considering getting a cat should take time to learn something about the feline breeds that are available. Bengal kittens, for instance, are beautiful exotic creatures. However, it is a good idea to lean all you can about this breed before bringing one home. It is important for folks to know about the behaviors and temperament of this breed.

This is a unique breed of feline that is the result of crossbreeding domestic felines with the Asian Leopard Cat. This breed of cat was created in the 1970s and 80s. The focus was to breed the disposition of the domestic cat with the beauty of a wild cat to produce this exquisite animal. The goal was accomplished.

One of the first things you will notice out this breed is the magnificent coat. It is not just stunning to see, it is smooth and soft to the touch. Their coat will also glisten in the light. These felines have to patterns to their fur, a spotted pattern and a marbled swirl pattern. Both patterns are a mix of three colors with a variety of shades that form the markings.

Bengal cats can be found in various colors. Silver, snow, blue, and brown are the most common of colors. The newer colors are chocolate, charcoal, and cinnamon. Snows are also known as Seal Mink, Seal Lynx Point, and Seal Sepia. Black and charcoal colored cats, known as melanistic, are also available. These felines are similar to a Panther in the way their spots are only visible in a certain light.

The Seal Lynx Points are from Siamese cat ancestry and their eyes are always blue. The Seal Sepia, will not have blue eyes, and has Burmese ancestry. With Sepia and Lynx Point genes, the Seal Mink can have eyes of any color. However, even though their eyes can be blue, they will never be the brilliant blue of a Lynx Point.

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.

Unique features of these cats include a smaller head in relation to the size of their body. Their ears are also smaller than the domestic cat which is suggestive of ancestry. Their ears also have an area of the fur that is short and in the shape of a thumb. You will also notice a design in the shape of an M on the forehead.

Bengals are a bit mischievous, highly intelligent, and need a lot of interaction. They are quite vocal especially when it comes to food or having their litter changed. The also love to play with their people, are easy to train, and love water. If you are looking for an active, affectionate cat, the Bengal is a good choice.




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