How fast is a bengal cat

Bengals are generally very healthy cats if you have bought from a reputable and registered breeder. The life expectancy is the same as many other cats: 14 — 16 years.

In line with other pedigree breeds, there are some diseases that they have a slightly higher risk of — HCM heart disease and PkDef chronic anaemia being two of them. But if you go to a breeder who screens for these things, the risk of your Bengal getting them is much reduced, small though it is in the first place.

The Bengal cat is named after the Latin name for the Asian Leopard Cat — Prionailurus bengalensis — and not the very distantly-related Bengal tiger. Bengals are no more aggressive than your average domestic kitty! As for any cat, they must be well socialised from young kitten-hood which a reputable breeder will do.

Are Bengals hypo-allergenic? Probably not, though anecdotal evidence suggests that some people who are allergic to cats do not have a reaction to Bengals. Not every cat who has a spotted or marbled coat pattern is a Bengal or even a Bengal mix. Wow that was odd. Anyway, just wanted to say great blog! Hi there! You will now see your comment on the site under the showtime blog entry. So there is sometimes a delay from when you first comment to me approving it.

I need help. Hello Val. It sounds to me like your neighbour has not neutered her cats? This will certainly reduce the noise, and there are other benefits you can run through with her too: They will be less aggressive if neutered, will spray much less if at all , and they are at reduced risk of cancer when they get older. Unless she is a breeder, there is no need to have un-neutered males. The matter was resolved in less than a week.

I feel as I am talking to a responsible adult. Mom is 5 yrs old weighs 9 and goofey son is a year old and weighs I am very blessed with my 7 cat klan!

But; I have temporally stopped fostering for a while…….. I have always been one to take in the stray cats. The sick ones that need extra care.

But now I am looking at getting a Bengal. The Bangles ever have long hair? I have any friend who swears her cat is a bangle. But all the pictures I see of the cat show him with a much more thicker longer coat of hair. I need to start keeping my eye open at some of the shelters.

With the hope of finding a bangle. Someone may have had one and not realized in. What is the cost of buying a bangle from a breeder.? Hi Edith! We would certainly recommend that you keep your eye out at the shelter as Bengals do need re-homing sometimes too. Hi Chris! You need to research registered, reputable breeders in your area. Quite often breeders will sell older cats that have retired from their breeding programme. We hope that helps! Chris, If you are still looking for a bangle, contact me.

Rob-Patterson sbcglobal. Hi Edith there is a website called Bengalrescue. Good luck and thank you for supporting a cat in need of a good home. Go thru the Bengal rescue. There are bengals all the time of varying ages that need homes. We always advocate people getting Bengals from rescue, though they are not very common at most shelters. I have seen many bengals at shelters, but they are almost never purebred.

Majority of shelter bengals are mixes between bengals and domestic shorthairs. I would be wary of getting a Bengal from a shelter or rescue. Bengals that end up there are most often not well socialize and have nasty habits.

Our kittens are always spayed and neutered before going to their new homes, except for the rare occasion we sell a breeder. Diann, Bengals can go outside whenever. Good day: thank you for getting the time of creating up this details. I frequently make an attempt to more my knowledge of factors. Irrespective of whether I concur or disagree, I love important information. I recall the old times when the only source of info was the library or even the newspaper. They each look so old fashion.

Hi there, I am sure we have a melanistic Bengal but his tummy is still white. I agree Susan…….. I too can look at these pics and page all day. I just love this page!! I love your website and enjoy learning all I can about the amazing Bengals. I now have 4 kittens and 2 so far are going to their forever home in about 6 weeks.

I am aure my 2 other boys will find wonderful homes also. I like it when someone takes 2 so they have a playmate and especially their own brother or sister. Keep up the good work and I will be visiting your website to learn more about these wonderful kitties.

Thanks so much, Diana! My cat, Louie passed away unexpectedly, so my dear husband replaced him with a Bengal kitten. We had a choice of 2…a dark marble with green eyes, or a white marbled one with beautiful blue eyes. I chose the white one. He was unusual, and very friendly. He regularly destroyed the toilet paper, left the dogs know where they stand, and claimed me as his own! As he grew his color changed to a creamy white base with chocolate colored patches.

He is beautiful! Very showy, however, he never lost the ticking over his back. The breeder said he would, but never did. Casanova likes to escape and when he does, he is gone for hours…sometimes days! It worries me a lot. He howls all night long, letting out some pretty scary sounds. He is a loving little guy, thinking he needs to be with me constantly!

He will jump through the air to land on my shoulder or back…having a full set of claws makes this very painful as well. I love my Casanova, but really think I could use a Cat Psychologist for him! He is also a biter…nipping me on the chin or heels. We also went through a phase where he was marking me! He has provided us with many hours of entertainment, amazement, and enjoyment. Not sure our other cat or the dogs would agree.

Your Casanova sounds like a character! Do you know what generation Bengal he is — i. Do you have a Facebook account? Otherwise you could email me a pic to spottycat bengalcatworld.

My male bengal used to jump up and nip at me……he was an only cat….. I now know he was just playing with me…. Only just seen this so I hope you are sorted. I wanted to tell you about the nipping. It is because he loves you. He is so ecstatic being with you that he gives you a love bite. My kitten does this but I tell her no, since she was so excited one day, that I had a really nasty bite which broke the skin and bruised the thumb muscle.

Its an over stimulation which they cant cope with. Now Im aware of how strong her bite is, and I recognise the signs, a gentle finger wag and saying no usually stops her. I have a seven month old Bengal.

She seems to do this when i am not paying any attention to her and she has been left alone all day with me at work. She comes from a wonderful breeder that socialized her with 5 other kittens and other older cats. Just have paitence with her and do what the other person does and say no. Interesting comments on biting my snow Bengal used to be allowed to roam. Then one day long story short disappeared and came back with broken jaw the vey reckoned some nasty human kicked him in the face.

I now have cat fencing at the back of my house so he can go out but not out of the garden if I have work people he stays in. The cat fencing albeit very expensive was worth it as he can let off steam outside and be safe in the garden.

They get stolen in the UK and held fir random although he was the runt of the litter and I got him cheaper still lovely Cosmo to bits. I believe my kitty is a modeled bengal she matches all your descriptions.

The question I ask is does the breed have any unique traits involving the paws. She seems to make a fist when sleeping. So I pet her on the she grabs handfuls of carpet as she stretches her body out. I have never seen another cat use there claws like she does. Please, never pay a deposit until you are allowed to visit the Breeder and see what type of condition her cats and the breeding area is like. Doing that will save you much heart ache and disappointment!

Thank you for your comment! I love your web site and I also follow you on Facebook. Enjoy the rest of the snow. Hello Amanda!

I hope you and your furbabies have a lovely weekend! I adore the photos,just stunning. Yau the male, follows me everywhere, chats and chirps to me, thinks he is parrot, jumps om my shoulder, such a loving boy.

WHere as Yodi, she a lot more reserved, loving but on her terms, she loves the great out doors, wunderlust. As for Yau, hes always around, i also have two siamese, choc point ASito, and his brother cream pnt DItty. It took some time for them to make friends, when i brougut Yau and Yodi home, my word sparks, kept them apart for a month,it took 2 years, but Yau andthe siamese, sitin front the open fire, merged into one,curled up, watching them sleep, far better than any tv on a saturday night.

Keep up the blog,keep us guessing. Spot, could you tell us something about average size, weight, etc. Male vs female perhaps? I love big cats like Maine Coons and my overgrown tabbies.

I agree! Eddie is his name and I too love big cats. I also have 3 tabbies. I want to get a Bengal by this summer so Eddie has someone his size to play with. He is a big love bug and loves other cats. I cant wait! Maine Coons usually are a bit larger than most Bengals, Terri.

You can get very large Bengals, though they are the exception rather than the norm. Very good. Im not a breeder but do have a silver spotted who we live with he is 24 or 2 human years. We love him very much. I am only in 4th grade and I am using these facts for a report on Bengals. I love your spotted coats! Hi and once again thank you for all the advice you have given to me over recent times.

When we were going thru all the chaos with our new cat Tiger, who , by the way has settled in beautifully, but still dislikes going outside We discovered a few things about Bengals and Bengal Cross kitties. And this is from our cat doctor. She was saying, that Bengals and Bengal X do not adapt well to change, specially dramatic changes, as in, new home, or suddenly from going from being confined for many months to being allowed to roam.

Probably the reason why, Tiger had his feline panic attack. It was all too much for him. Have you heard of this happening to any other Bengal or Bengal X or indeed any cat? I value your input on this. Saffie runs a bit like a Meerkat coz of this. Do you run like your back legs are catching up with your front legs ,Spot?

Yes we do, Em! When we used to be able to run around the big field, our mummy and daddy used to laugh at us running as we could build up quite a speed in there! Are the bengals immune to feline leukemia as it says on Cats , I have two, they have had their innoculations against enteritus and cat flu but should i have them innoculated against leukemia? It is very misleading that they say that — the short answer is that Bengals are NOT immune and you should have your cats vaccinated against it unless they are strictly indoor only with no risk of escape.

I hope that helps you, Linda? HI there, thanks for your site and comments in advance. The legs, spotted tummy, head shape and facial characteristics and tail match but, what about stripes down the back? Both Bengals and tabbies have the stripes down the back, but only Bengals have the glitter — it is unique to the Bengal breed, so I would say your girl certainly has Bengal in her!

Hi There! Exotic looking but not much in the way of spots like our other bst bengal. Can I send you a picture? Niko silver is 4 months old and Duma is 10 months old.

Love the breed and really enjoy visiting your site. Many thanks! Hello Caroline! Thank you so much for all the information on Bengals and differences between them and tabbies. I took in a feral kitten of only a few weeks who was all teeth and claws the first three months, then decided not to bite the hand that fed her!

Turns out she is a Bengal X—has the structure and face markings of a Bengal and is absolutely huge—16 at 21 months! She is very wary of strangers but has become a sometimes-lap-kitty with me. Keep up the good work, promoting breeders and reputable rescues, and giving us all the much-needed information on this glorious breed!

Nose kisses and head butts to your gang from all my rescued cats here in Wisconsin! Hello Kellie! I got him at 18 mos, and he has pretty well taken me on as his pet. He gets along well with our other three cats and two Border collies, but persistently pees in the house.

He has access to a covered, outdoor kennel. He still marks a couple of times a week in two spots in the bedroom. Is there any way, in your experience, to curb this behavior? Other than this major annoyance, he is a great kitty. Thanks in advance for any helpful incite that you might have. Hello Barbara. An option for you to consider, if he is marking in the bedroom only is to restrict his access to that room? I read the article you suggested.

I have never actually seen him do it, but the evidence suggests he is squatting and not spraying. I clean it up with enzyme cleaner, then pledge to help protect the wood floor. He always uses the same area, but will go several days between, and faithfully uses the litter box. I ordered some Feliway today, and am hoping it will help.

Thanks for your help. I have an orange cat that has the spotted markings of a Bengal. We have two mostly Bengal youngsters almost a year old. How do I convince them not to do some things? Our boy is biting and scratching the furniture and our comforter. He has started this recently — in the last few months. I know that he had a stresser in the last month, we lost our older cat.

The female is not doing so much of this, she is fairly calm. We love these two youngsters. They have helped the loss of both of our older cats and given us much joy.

They are brother and sister — one is striped and rosette girl and the other is marbled boy. Two such loving cats should always be happy and full of good food. Do you trim his claws, Elin? That will help to protect furniture. Also, you could use double-sided tape on there for a while, until he gets out of the habit. Do you have any ideas on how to get my male to quit biting the furniture and the comforter and then rotating his head and tearing the fabric and upholstery?

Any ideas on how to get my young male Bengal to quit tearing the furniture upholstery and my comforter? He gets his teeth in the fabric and then twists his head and tears what he has in his mouth.

He is one of the most loving guys I have ever had. Thank you for your ideas on the clawing. Hi Elin! I think you may need to consult a specialist, a behaviour therapist — your vet should be able to refer you to one.

Hi there. I have just rescued a bengal. He came from the rescue centre with the hard baked cardboard scratch pads that go on the floor. He loves to sit and chew bits off like he is a big cat gnawing on a carcass!!!!!!! I am sure having these around the house give him a chewing and scratching outlet. Hi My cat loves to do the same though thankfully never did this on furniture etc. I bought her a loofah and she has a whale of a time tucking into it. Creates a bit of mess that needs sweeping up though.

If I sent you a pic do you think you may be able to tell? Thank you for all of your great info.. Hi Suzanne! Hi Ashley!

The F number becomes less meaningful the further away you are from Early Generations. The F number indicates the level of hybrid, so F1 is one species i. Asian Leopard Cat bred with another species i. By the time you reach F4 and onwards, the differentiation in species has been removed, so you are breeding one Bengal cat to another Bengal cat.

My husband and I adopted a shelter cat a month ago who was supposed to be a gray tabby. He also has a tiny head and distinctive caramel-colord nose and caramel paws with black pads. Can I please send you a few photos so you can give me your opinion as to whether he may be part Bengal? Thanks so much for any advice you can give us.

Hello Cathy! Thanks so much! Yes, he IS quite the character; he was just dangling from a low-hanging fiber art piece just moments ago! I sent some photos, and I hope you get them. I truly appreciate you taking the time to look at my little guy, and I thank you for providing great info for Bengal care on your site!

I have a 5 month old Bengal, Lou. He is an absolute delight, he makes us laugh with his antics and is more fun to watch than tv. Lou was easy to box train. There is only one problem , at night he would like to get in bed with us which we liked. After playing in bed Lou would paw at the blankets , sit down and urinate on the blankets. He has done this quite a few times , needless to say he is no longer allowed in the bedrooms. Once he marked my daughter. She was in the house only one hour and declared her possession by curling up on my lap and staying there for 2 hours.

She does this all the time. Mira is such a talker and I love when she chirps. At first I looked for a bird until I realized it was her. At first she would sink her teeth into my arm through the cover and then later that night left teeth marks on my arm which was outside the cover. A few weeks after that I awoke to find her with her mouth open and her teeth just touching my neck.

If you have a Bengal cat at home, you might want to buy a pet fountain to help keep them entertained. Keep in mind that their love of water means aquarium fish can be at risk around Bengal cats. The idea of getting wet is unlikely to hold these cats back from dipping their paws into the tank to scoop out a fishy friend to play with or nibble on. In addition, Bengal cats have a high prey drive, so be sure to keep small pets like hamsters or rabbits safely out of reach.

In addition to their love of water, there are plenty of other fun facts about Bengal cats. Here are some of the more interesting ones:. It can be hard to come up with a name for a new kitty, especially one that everyone in the family agrees on.

With a Bengal cat, you could give them a name that reflects their wildcat ancestors, like Leo, Simba, Hunter, or Tigey. You could also name them after their coat, such as Spot, Patches, Speckles, or Copper.

Bengal cats are relatively healthy, and you can expect them to live an average of 12 to 16 years or more with proper care. Behavioral conditions are also frequently submitted claims. However, these spotted cats are also believed to have gotten their distinct appearance from the Egyptian Mau. Not only do they have a distinctive wild appearance, but have an insanely high amount of energy. Because of this, Bengal cats require a lot of play and exercise. And because they are crossbred from a line of wild cats, they are extremely active hunters.

The Bengal cat also loves to climb up in high places, play fetch, and enjoy bird-watching. They make sure to keep you entertained and happy as long as you shower them with lots of attention.

And since they cannot be left alone for long hours at a time, they make perfect pets for retired folks or those who work from home. Bengal cats are quite different from other breeds of domestic cats. They are much larger overall than your standard tabby.

When they reach maturity, they tend to have long, muscular bodies with sleek profiles. These cats usually stop growing when they reach 18 months to 2 years of age. However, some Bengal cats can continue to grow for an additional year, but that is very rare. By 2 years, a Bengal cat will weigh around 15 pounds and can grow up to 15 inches in height. Super smart and eager to please, Bengal cats are keen to quickly learning tricks — like a dog — and repeating them continuously the breed also happens to be high energy.

So, try teaching your Bengal to fetch a ball — one small enough for a cat — and see what else your Bengal can learn from there on out. The breed has been known to learn basic verbal commands as well. Bengals can have either spotted or marbled coat patterns.