Personality of Bengal Kittens. The bengal is highly active and highly
smart this makes him fun to cope with but he
can sometimes be challenging on the whole the bengal is a confident
talkative friendly cat who is always alert nothing
escapes his notice he likes to play games consisting of
fetch and he's a wizard learning tricks his nimble paws are practically as good
as hands and it's a good thing he doesn't have opposable thumbs or he
would probably rule the world bored bengal cats can also adopt some
unconventional and slightly destructive habits
including turning light switches on and off
fishing seals out of drains and excitedly plucking cds from your dvd
player fond of playing in water the bengal is
not above jumping into the tub or walking into the shower with you
aquarium and pond fish might be at risk from his creative pause
he likewise loves to climb and can typically be found perching at the
highest point he can reach in the home a high cat tree or two is a should for
this feline as are puzzle toys that will challenge his intelligence
on the uncommon occasions that he isn't swinging on chandeliers or swimming in
your swimming pool the affectionate bengal will be pleased
to sit on your lap it goes without stating that he will
share your bed and yes he steals the covers are bengal kittens
good pets
while many individuals consider the bengal to be a wild cat that just
pretends to be domesticated the breed is really sweet and loving
the bengal attaches carefully to her people and is a faithful friend
as a big athletic cat the bengal requires to run
jump and romp to be content are bengal cats aggressive
a biting and scratching bengal can appear quite aggressive initially
even if they're playing they're not any more aggressive than your typical home
cat bengals are known to be sweet loving
animals as a breed bengal cats require energetic
exercise and frequent human interaction do bengal kitten shed
some bengal breeders are adamant that bengal cats do not shed at all
while others will reluctantly admit that bengals do shed although minimally
bengal cats have soft coats that lie low next to their bodies
the bottom line bengal cats shed less than lots of other breeds
however they still do shed why do bengal cats pee
everywhere bengals are extremely specific about litter boxes
one of the reasons for them acting out and wreaking pee havoc all around your
house is an unsuitable or a dirty litter box
first and foremost you should make sure that the litter box is clean
do bengal cats smell a bengal cat smell is not unpleasant
bangles are known to be clean animals for that reason a bad odor might be an
indication of some underlying medical problem
if you believe that your bengal has an unpleasant smell or maybe it smells
slightly different than normal you may want to take it to your
veterinarian to get it checked do bengal cats use litter box
ideally bengal cats require litter boxes that are clean
spacious and have adequate litter for burying waste
keeping with the bengals fastidious nature
are bengal cats hard to train training a bengal cat can be simple or
hard depending upon the specific cat and how well you understand their
personalities your primary step should be
understanding the method a bengal cat works
you have to understand what they like and don't like and what habits you
should avoid training them to do the bengal could never ever be called
delicate they're athletes nimble and elegant with
a strong muscular body as befits a cat who looks as if they
belong in the jungle despite their wild appearance bengal
cats are in fact rather affectionate with their human families
that stated they likewise have high energy and a fun-loving
lively side they want to remain active and need a home that can match their
energy if you can fulfill bengal's requirement for exercise
you'll have a clever loving cat who can keep you on your toes code and plus size
the bengal appears like a wild cat on the prowl
however although one of his ancestors is the little while the asian leopard cat
he's a domestic cat through and through bengals take their name from the asian
leopard cat's taxonomic name beelus bengalensis they were created
through crosses between an asian leopard cat
which in the 1950s and into the 1960s could be acquired at pet stores
and domestic short hairs jean mill a breeder in california
was the first to make such a cross but not since she wished to create a new
breed she had acquired a leopard cat and
permitted her to keep company with a black tom cat so she would not be lonely
to her surprise considering that she hadn't thought the two types would mate
kittens resulted and mill kept a spotted woman
breeding her back to her dad produced a litter of spotted and solid kittens
at about the same time dr willard centerwall was crossing asian leopard
cats with domestic cats at loyola university
the leopard cats were resistant to the feline leukemia infection
so researchers had an interest in finding out if the characteristic could
be handed down to hybrid offspring numerous breeders became thinking about
developing the cats as a breed mill was among them modifications in her
life had caused her to give up cat breeding
but she was ready to begin again she had gotten some of dr centerwall's hybrids
and sought out suitable males to breed with them
one was an orange domestic shorthair that she found in india
of all places and the other was a brown spotted tabby acquired from a shelter
bengals today are considered to be one and the same with domestic cats
and any bengal purchase should be at least four generations removed from any
ancestors with wild bloodlines the first cat association to recognize
bengal was the international cat association
which gave the breed speculative status in 1983
followed by complete acknowledgment in 1991.
the bengal is likewise recognized by the american cat fanciers association
the canadian cat association and the united feline organization
bengal cats are so searched for that a british lady paid over 50
000 for her bengal cat in 1990 dubbing them the rolls-royce of feline
companions size of bengal kitten this is a medium
to large cat bengals weigh 8 to 15 pounds or more
health traits of bengal cat both pedigree cats and mixed breed cats have
differing incidences of health problems that might be genetic in nature
bengals are usually healthy but the list below diseases have been seen in the
breed distal neuropathy and nervous system
disorder that causes weak points it can take place in bengals as early as
one year of age thankfully many cats recuperate on their
own although a few relapses flat-chested kitten syndrome a deformity
that can range from mild to serious kittens who survive to their adult ears
usually show no indications once they reach maturity
hip dysplasia which in extreme cases can trigger lameness
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy a form of heart disease that is heritable in some
breeds patellar luxation a hereditary
dislocation of the kneecap that can range from moderate to serious
extreme cases can be relieved with surgery
progressive retinal atrophy a degenerative eye disease
care of bengal kitty the short thick coat of the bengal is easily cared
for with weekly calming to remove dead hair and distribute skin oils
a bath is rarely essential brush the teeth to prevent periodontal disease
daily oral hygiene is best however weekly brushing is better than nothing
cut the nails every couple of weeks wipe the corners of the eyes with a soft
damp cloth to remove any discharge use a separate area of the cloth for each eye
so you don't run the risk of spreading any infection
inspect the ears weekly if they look dirty
wipe them out with a cotton ball or soft wet cloth moistened with a 50 to 50 mix
of cider vinegar and warm water avoid using cotton swabs which can
damage the interior of the ear keep the litter box spotlessly clean
cats are really specific about restroom hygiene
and a dirty box may trigger them to begin using other places in your home
instead from diseases spread by other cats
attacks by dogs or coyotes and the other dangers that face cats who go outdoors
such as being struck by cars and trucks keeping him inside likewise safeguards
regional birds and wildlife from this passionate hunter
if possible develop your bengal a large outdoor enclosure where he can jump and
climb securely bengal zugo outdoors also run the risk
of being stolen by someone who wishes to have such a beautiful cat without paying
for it coat color and grooming of a bengal
the bengal might never ever be called delicate he is an athlete
agile and graceful with a strong muscular body as befits a cat who looks
as if he belongs in the jungle his broad head is a modified wedge shape
longer than it is broad with rounded contours a topic is
medium-sized to little ears that are reasonably short
set towards the side of the head larger oval
eyes are almost round joining the head to the body is a long
muscular neck supporting the body are medium-length legs
slightly longer in the back than in the front with large round paws
a thick medium-length tail tapers at the end it is tipped in black
when a bengal rolls over you can see that another characteristic is a spotted
tummy enhancing the bengal's wild appearance
is a short thick pelt that feels luxuriously soft and silky
it comes in a number of colors and patterns consisting of brown tappy
seal mink tabby black silver tabby and seal silver links point
the coat can be spotted randomly or in horizontal patterns
or it can be marbled with horizontal stripes set up randomly on a lighter
background some bengals have a coat that is
described as glittered the fur shimmers in the light as if it
were tipped with gold dust bengal interaction with children and
other pets the active and social bengal is the best
choice for families with children and cat-friendly dogs
he will play fetch along with any retriever learns tricks quickly and
loves the attention he receives from children who treat him nicely and with
respect he's clever enough to get out of the way
of toddlers however loves school-aged children since they are a match for his
energy level and curiosity nothing scares him
certainly not dogs and he will gladly make friends with them if they don't
give him any problem always introduce any pets even other
cats gradually and in a controlled setting
like lots of active cats bengals up a high prey drive
and should not be trusted with smaller prey animals such as
hamsters smaller sized bunnies and guinea pigs
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