Prior to owning a Bengal, all I had known about grooming cats was that they shed incessantly, constantly choked up hair balls, and covered every possible surface with a thick layer of fur. Visiting friends who owned cats required a bit of foresight: I knew never to wear black, or anything that might attract even … Read more
Photo of @seamus_the_bengalcat on Instagram All of us cats have an undying love for boxes—it’s a widely known fact. I don’t even understand why humans throw boxes away instead of playing with them. Cardboard boxes are the best! They’re even better than most cat toys. You humans are missing out BIG TIME for throwing your … Read more
We Bengal cats are often misunderstood because of how our breed was named. Most of the time, when humans hear “Bengal cat” some sort of wild animal comes to mind. Some even think we’re not supposed to be kept as indoor pets, let alone be allowed to go near children, because of the fact that … Read more
I, Dukey, will only eat one type of dry food that is imported directly from Italy, I am what my humans like to call, finicky. My humans found out that I am a finicky eater because I have a lot of trouble tasting things that are sweet; in fact, I lack the genes for it. … Read more
A while ago, there was a study conducted by some researchers to see whether cats reacted more to music made for humans, or music specifically made for cats. The cats seem to prefer the music that was made for them; well actually, they were just more curious about the cat music than the human music. … Read more
We are so exciting for the release of “The Big Coloring Book Of Bengal Cats” now available on amazon.com Featuring me, Dukey and me, Squidley on the cover and illustrated by our mom. This high quality book is sure to please with 40 different coloring designs, all featuring zany and lovable Bengals! At only 7.99 … Read more
Jean Mill, the developer of the Bengal cat breed, wrote in articles about the first marble Bengal cat, which was introduced to the world in 1987. Jean described her marbled coat color as “drizzled caramel.” The Kitten, a girl was rust colored and had the Bengal cat pelt softness. She was the product of breeding … Read more
1. We Have Wild Ancestry While the Bengal cat breed is a cross between the Asian Leopard Cat (ALC) and domestic cats, most Bengal Kittens for sale are fully domesticated cats who have little wild blood. “Stud Book Tradition” or SBT cats are at least five generations away from their wild ancestors. While we Bengals … Read more
While not all Bengal cats like water, some really do! See the videos below of some Bengals enjoying the water.
Cat’s With Spots! Are you looking to obtain a new cat or kitten and are considering a spotted purebred? Many people ask me what is the difference between The Bengal cat and an Ocicat. Both have a wild look, as well as an abundance of character. Since this is being written by a Bengal, … Read more
How Big Do Bengal Cats Get? When my mom mentions she is a Bengal cat owner, she is always asked about my size and weight in comparison to other breeds. People assume because tigers are huge that I am too. They are surprised to find out that when I am full grown, I weigh … Read more
Humans who suffer from cat allergies may be able to live with a Bengal! Although it has not been proven scientifically, most Bengal breeders and owners believe that Bengal’s produce less allergen than is typical of other breeds. Most allergy sufferers have less of a reaction to us. Humans can be allergic to fur, or … Read more
Should you adopt a retired breeder cat? 10 Tips on Older Cat Adoption By Cheddar As a retired Bengal breeder cat myself I am an expert on this topic. I was born to a breeder who became ill and sold me to a second breeder when I was one year old. I lived in a … Read more