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A Bengal Cat Is A Beautiful And Unique Animal

By Connie Sears


Bengal cats make ideal pets or show cats. Their highly distinctive colorings and markings ensure that they are never mistaken for any other type of breed. A Bengal cat comes from a relatively new breed, and each day more discoveries are made about these animals.

Today's modern Bengal kitten can trace its ancestry back to the Asian Leopard feline. The latter is a wild that is quite small, weighing between thirteen and fifteen pounds. However, it was bred to a domestic house cat in the twentieth century.

In 1985, the first Bengal was exhibited at a cat show. After this, in the United States and other parts of the world, such felines have become highly popular. Even though numerous individuals want to obtain such a cat merely as a pet, others make a career out of showing such cats and winning blue ribbons at exhibitions.

There are numerous types of bangles one can choose from, with the main differences being their coat color and markings. Traditional bangles usually have green or gold eyes. However, their eyes are not usually a solid color. Rather, their primary eye color is typically contrasted with a background of light gray or brown. In certain instances, brown or black specks can be observed in the cat's irises.

Lynx Seal points, also called Snow Bengals, typically boast a cream-colored coat, with gray or nutmeg markings. They virtually always have eyes that are blue in color. Other cats in this classification include Seal Sepia's and Seal Minks, both of which are similar in appearance to the Lynx Seal. However, they usually have gold, green, or copper eyes.

The Brown Marble is another kind of feline in this category. These cats feature coats that have a swirling pattern, in either the Snow color pattern referred to above, or the traditional Bengal design. The gold eyes that Brown Marble kittens are often born with remain unchanged as they age.

The kitten one selects will not be a first-generation cat. The term first generation refers to a litter that came directly from one domesticated parent and one wild parent. First-generation kittens retain too much wildness, and therefore are not offered by reputable breeders. Instead, the latter sell kittens that are at least 4 generations removed from the 1st, and for this reason have a far more relaxed temperament. They are usually as gentle as if they had no wild blood.

Kittens of this kind are smart and mild-tempered, and get along equally well with both youngsters and grown-ups. When the cat is approximately 3 weeks old, a fuzzy appearance will develop in its fur. This is a normal inherited characteristic resulting from its wild bloodline. The cat's markings will become more distinct and its coat will smooth out as time goes on. However, adult markings are usually not developed fully for approximately one year.

It is essential for one to select a breeder with care if he or she is planning to buy a Bengal cat. Just like any type of business, there are both dishonorable and reputable breeders of such animals. Regardless of why one is motivated to purchase such a cat, these lovely animals are sure to bring happiness to their owners.




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