Bengal

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Basic Information

Other Name
None
Origin
United States
Life Span
12-16 years
Pattern
Marbled, Spotted, and Tabby
Popularity
#
Coat
Short
Color
Black, Brown, Cream, and Ruddy
Size
Medium to Large
Weight
6 - 12 Pounds

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Introduction

If you love a cat with an exotic look but without the size and danger of a wild cat, the Bengal was developed with you in mind. Created by crossing small Asian Leopard Cats with domestic cats, this large-boned, shorthaired cat stands out for his spotted or marbled coat of many colors.

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History

People have always been attracted by the beauty and independence of wild cats and have even tried to keep wild cats such as ocelots, cheetahs and lions, usually with little success and a lot of heartbreak. The Bengal was developed to try to meet that desire for a wild look in a safe way by crossing small wild Asian Leopard Cats and domestic shorthairs. Jean S. Mill began the Bengal breeding program in 1963, and Bengals today descend from cats bred by her in the early 1980s. The International Cat Association recognized Bengals in 1991. The breed is not recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association.

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