Bengal

The Bengal cat is an athletic and energetic breed with a distinctive spotted or marbled coat resembling a wild leopard.

4-7 kg

Weight (kg)

25-35 cm

Height (cm)

12-15 years

Life Expectancy

Hybrid

Breed Group

USA

ORIGIN

Physical
Shedding Level %

coat grooming frequency %

HYPOALLERGENIC RATING %

General Care

Requires playtime and exercise

Short, Sleek

COAT TYPE

Short

COAT LENGTH
Personality
Energy Level %

Trainability Level %

Mental Stimulation Needs %

Exercise Needs

High
Social
openness to strangers %

adaptability level %

playfulness level %

Lifestyle

Needs space to explore and play
Family
Affectionate with family %

good with young children %

good with other dogs %

good with cats %

Temperament

Energetic, Intelligent, Playful
Health
health rating %

Top health issues

Breed Health

May develop heart disease
History
Breed History

The Bengal cat was developed by crossing domestic cats with Asian leopard cats to create a wild-looking breed.

See KUSA Breed Standards

Shedding Level %

coat grooming frequency %

HYPOALLERGENIC RATING %

General Care

Requires playtime and exercise

Short, Sleek

COAT TYPE

Short

COAT LENGTH

Energy Level %

Trainability Level %

Mental Stimulation Needs %

Exercise Needs

High

openness to strangers %

adaptability level %

playfulness level %

Lifestyle

Needs space to explore and play

Affectionate with family %

good with young children %

good with other dogs %

good with cats %

Temperament

Energetic, Intelligent, Playful

health rating %

Top health issues

Breed Health

May develop heart disease

Breed History

The Bengal cat was developed by crossing domestic cats with Asian leopard cats to create a wild-looking breed.

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