Bengal
Hybrid breedLife expectancy
15 years
Height
Medium
Weight
5 kg
Coat texture
smooth / short
Coat color
tabby spotted (orange-colored to red brown underground with black, connamon or bronze spots, black stripes on shoulders and tail), snow (white with a red to black marbled pattern, blue eyes)
Common illnesses
pyruvate kinase deficiency / hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / gastrointestinal problems / feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) / Hybrid race
Food expenses per month in €
about € 48
Suitable for children
Rather yes
Compatible with other animals
Rather not
First cat suitable
Rather not
Needs a balcony
Yes
Needs to go free
Yes
Activity
High
Attention
Needs much attention
Care and grooming
Low grooming effort
Nature
intelligent / playful / curious / communicative / eager to learn / feisty / active / outgoing / sensitive / likes water / stubborn / confident
Common illnesses
pyruvate kinase deficiency / hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / gastrointestinal problems / feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) / Hybrid race
Place of origin
USA
Short description
Characteristic for the Bengal cat is their remarkable fur, that reminds of a leopard fur. They are very communicative, love water and are eager to learn. They are allergy friendly, because they hardly shed. They like to be engaged in different activites, for example clicker training and climbing. Advantageous are outdoor cat runs or other opportunities for them to run freely. They know exactly what they want and need a lot of attention.
This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.