Bengal cat: the nature and characteristics of care

The Bengal cat did not acquire its name because of its Indian origin. The breed was bred in the sunny state of California not so long ago - in 1963. American breeders wanted to create a "small domestic leopard", so they crossed the leopard cat with the usual domestic shorthair. Bengals received their official recognition only twenty years later, in 1983. A kitten is considered a thoroughbred if genes of wild leopard ancestors are clearly manifested in it (at least 12%, preferably 25%).

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A Bengal cat - this photo is clearly demonstrated - looks very much like a small leopard. This is a large animal: males weigh up to seven kilograms, and females weigh about four. They are very graceful, long-legged, and the plastic of their movements is simply mesmerizing. Thick but short hair and innate cleanliness make the care of these animals extremely easy. It’s enough to occasionally bathe a pet, especially since swimming bengals, unlike relatives, are simply adored.

Some people claim that a Bengal cat is wild, pugnacious, or, conversely, shy. It's not like that at all. Breeders just worked to ensure that owners of small leopards had no problems with keeping animals in the family. Excessively timid or, conversely, aggressive individuals were not allowed for further breeding. The temperament of these pussies is affectionate, like most domestic cats. They priv

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they are called to all domestic, although they single out a single family member. They show their preference for the fact that they like to take a nap at their chosen one on ... neck or shoulder. Do not be surprised: this is the rudiment of wild ancestors, because in nature leopard cats feel safe only by hiding in the crown of trees.





As already mentioned, these animals are not at all afraid of water and like to splash for hours. They will follow their chosen one both in the shower and in the bath. Their favorite pastime is to dip their toys in the water and then fish them out. A Bengal cat, the character of which can be called extremely affectionate, will share the bed with the owner. You can not buy her a personal bedding or a house - anyway, she will ignore them. Bengal is sure: the best place to sleep is under the covers, on the master's side.

Until very old, a Bengal cat character is playful and curious. She manages to adapt completely unsuitable things for games. It is worth keeping away from her an aquarium with fish, clothes, shoes, matches, threads, newspapers, cereals ... in short, everything that can be scattered, scratched and torn. But then she should be gifted with toys, all the time different, new and wonderful. Bengals have a vicious passion of hiding somewhere in hiding and from there with pleasure to watch how all the family are looking for them.

Bengal cat character




If you are an absent-minded and even careless person, a Bengal cat will teach you to put things in place and securely lock the cabinet. The nature of this animal is such that, once it has been seen, when a person opens the refrigerator and takes out food from there, he will immediately repeat his actions. Mindful of the Bengal's passion for swimming, you should have tight pens from taps with water in the house, otherwise the pet decides to fill the bathtub by itself. These cats are "talkative", and the sound of their purring gives origin: from the jungle. At the same time, these pussies have no smell of “wild beast”. With dogs and other cats, they get along well.




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