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The Bengal is a large breed, weighing between 7
and 20 pounds. It has a long, well-muscled and powerful body. The
legs and tail are medium in length and the tail tapers to a rounded
black tip. The head is large and rounded with a large, broad nose
and large rounded ears. The eyes are large, oval-shaped, and wide
set. The Bengal's life span is approximately 15 years.
The Bengal's fur is short and fine. The coat is thick and extremely
soft. The coat is generally covered in solid spots, even on the
belly, but some specimens have dark rosettes, or two-toned spots,
instead. Bengals can also have a "marbled" coat, which
means the pattern flows horizontally in a swirl. The color forms
include Leopard (spotted tabby), Marble, Snow Leopard (ivory background
with contrasting spots), Snow Marble, Sorrel (Golden), and Mink.
This breed is very social. It enjoys being around people, dogs,
and other cats. This breed should not be left alone for long periods
of time because it is likely to find furniture, curtains, or other
items to shred in its boredom. If it is going to be left alone frequently,
having another cat can help keep it occupied. However, the Bengal
can also become jealous if it thinks another pet is getting more
attention than it.
The Bengal is a hardy breed. No special health problems have been
documented.
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