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Bengal Cat

Bengal Cat is the result of the outcross between a domestic feline and an Asian leopard cat and it becomes the hybrid breed of domestic cat. Looking at the origin of its name, the word ‘Bengal’ was derived from the taxonomic name which has the same meaning as the Asian leopard cat. The person who gave a great influence towards the Cat breeds from this type was Jean Mill. Moreover, there were also Greg and Elizabeth that developed their distinctive breeds from ALCs and Egyptian Maus. The modern Bengal Cat is the result of this line. TICA registered these Types of cats as a popular breed.




Previously, DEFRA required the breeders to have certain license but the licensing were removed in the US and some domestic cats are developed in 2007. Some results of the developed varieties of domestic Cats are The Serengeti cat which is the result of the Siamese and Oriental Shorthair, The Toyger is the result of the domestic cats and The Cheetoh is the result of the two domestic breeds. One of the crosses result is the long-haired Bengal Cat. This type of cat is the result of the crosses between the Asian Leopard cats. Since they own the recessive long-haired genes they still can produce long-haired Bengals when they are mated.


The Bengal Cat is recognized as a gentle domestic cat. They are very loyal to their owner but they should be removed as the pet after at least four generation from the leopard cat. As the result of the hybridization, The Bengal Cat gained its popularity in the late 1960s and those who raise these Types of cats keep them exist due to the rarity of the genes. There are several Bengal colors that are recognized as the special breeds like seal lynx, brown, mink, sepia and silver. They are recognizable for their unique coat colors.


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