Sometimes referred to as the “Bengali,” the Bengal Cat is a hybrid breed that originated from a cross between a wild Asian Leopard Cat (Felis Bengalensis) and a domestic cat. Bengal males tip the scales at 10 to 18 pounds while females range between 6 and 12 pounds. A Bengal’s muscular, strong and lean stature offers variant shades of browns, tans, whites and blacks with rosette and spotted patterns ranging from brown, silver-grey, sandy-buff, very-black, blue and light-brown. Eye-color may be green, gold or copper although Seal Lynx Point Snow Leopards – another variation of the Bengal Breed - have beautiful ocean blue-eyes. A typical Bengal face features distinct horizontal stripes which extend from the eye to the back of the neck. The sides and tops of the Bengal can be marbled or marked with spots and rosettes. The remainder of the body, including the legs and the tails are symmetrically striped. Bengal variations include:

• Brown Spotted
• Black Panther or Melanistic
• Brown-Marbled
• Seal-Sepia Spotted
• Seal-Sepia Marbled
• Seal Lynx Point
• Seal Marbled Lynx Point
• Seal Mink Spotted
• Seal Mink Marbled
• Silver

Most Bengals have short, silky-soft hair and a glittered coat. Their shimmer gives their coat the appearance of being dipped in silver or gold dust. Bengals are known for their spirited temperament and dog-like behavior. They LOVE to fetch, run and splash in water. These incredible athletes are extremely affectionate, loyal, curious, intelligent, confident, alert and at times, rambunctious. Bengals are exquisite animals that add sheer delight to any home!