Bengal Cat Breed

Body Size - Medium to Large
Coat Length - Short
Life Span - 14 Years

Bengal Cat Description

This breed of cat is descended from the Asian leopard cat, which is resembles in its coat patterning. The thick, short coat is most commonly patterned with the distinctive leopard pattern of spots arranged horizontally and forming rosettes. Sorrel and mink varieties also exist.

Bengal Cat History

The Bengal was developed by cross-breeding of domestic cats with and Asian leopard cat in the 1960's, by American geneticist Jean Sugden.

Bengal Cat Traits

Some early generation Bengal's (F1) possess many characteristics of their wild ancestor. Later generations (F2 - F5) are more domesticated.

Bengal Cat Health

No Bengal cat breed specific health problems have been reported.