Friday, November 25, 2016

Discover 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.

The Bengals come in an array of colors. The most common colors are blue, brown, silver, and snow. Newer colors include cinnamon, chocolate, and charcoal. The Snows are also called Seal Sepia, Seal Mink, and Seal Lynx Point. You can even get a black or charcoal cat known as melanistic. These cats are like the wild Panther in that they do have marbling and spots but you can only see them in particular light conditions.

A Seal Lynx Point is of Siamese ancestry and always have bright blue eyes. The Seal Sepia is of Burmese ancestry and will never have blue eyes. The Seal Mink is a mix of Sepia and Lynx Point and can have any eye color. Even though the Seal Mink can have blue eyes, they are never as brilliant a blue as the Lynx Point.

The Bengals are pretty big with males weighing as much as 15 pounds and females as much as twelve. Of course there are some cats that are bigger or smaller than the average size, so if a kitten does not reach this weight range there is no cause to be concerned. This is an agile but strong breed with an athletic and slim body. The hind legs are a little longer than the front legs which gives their back a slight arch when standing in a certain position.

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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