Bengal cats usually have a shine or shimmer to their coat that is most visible in direct sunlight. Breeders often call this the “glitter” effect.
Sometimes the spots link together to resemble more of a striped patterns, but these are still considered Bengal cats. This is often called a marbled pattern variation. Bengal cats also have a striped black-tipped tail.
Bengal cats typically weigh between 8 lb (3. 6 kg) and 15 lb (6. 8 kg) once they reach their adult weight.
If your cat seems quite docile or lethargic, it is unlikely that the cat is a Bengal.
A Bengal cat will not be reclusive or aloof. It will spend most of its time around the humans and other animals of the household.
Even though Bengals express themselves often, their meow is actually more of a gruff little bark sound than an actual loud meow.
To find a reputable breeder, you should consider looking for recommendations from Bengal breed organizations. The International Cat Association has a list of approved Bengal breeders. [7] X Research source Most Bengal cats that are available for sale are at least 5 generations down from the original wild Asian Leopard Cat ancestor. This is because of limitations on breeding Bengal cats. The first generation Bengal is called an F1 Bengal. It will be closer in personality to its wild ancestry. However, most Bengals offered for sale will be bred through several generations of domestic cats to give them the traits we expect from house cats. Your cat will still be wild and exotic, but it won’t be a wild animal. [8] X Research source
Try the International Bengal Cat Society[9] X Research source or the Bengal Cat Association. [10] X Research source
