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Bengal Cat Info
General Description
by TICA Bengal Breed Seminar

The goal of the Bengal breeding program is to create a domeestic cat

Nov 09, 2022

2016 Bengal Breed Seminar General Description


The goal of the Bengal breeding program is to create a domestic cat which has physical features distinctive to the small forest-dwelling wildcats, and with the loving, dependable temperament of the domestic cat.

 


General Description


1.Asian Leopard Cat Prionailurus bengalensis
2.Ocelot Leopardus pardalis
3.Margay Leopardus weidii
4.Marbled Cat Pardofelis marmorata
5.Oncilla (or Tigrina, Little Spotted Cat) Leopardus oncifelis

The goal of the Bengal breeding program is to create a domestic cat which has physical features distinctive to the small forest-dwelling wildcats, and with the loving, dependable temperament of the domestic cat.
 



Bengal Breed Seminar General Description


Keeping this goal in mind, judges shall give special merit to those characteristics in the appearance of the Bengal which are distinct from those found in other domestic cat breeds. A Bengal cat is an athletic animal, alert to its surroundings; a friendly, curious, confident cat with strength, agility, balance and grace.
 


It is a medium to large cat which exhibits a very muscular and solid build. Its wide nose with prominent whisker pads and large oval, almost round eyes in a slightly small head enhance the wild appearance and expressive nocturnal look. Its very slight, to nearly straight, concave profile and relatively short ears with wide base and rounded tips add to the Bengal's
distinctive and unique appearance.
 

 

 


The short, dense coat has a uniquely soft and silky feel. The coat may be glittered or not glittered, with neither type to be given preference. A thick, low-set, medium- length tail adds balance to the cat.


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