Is it a hybrid species or just a certain breed?
2006-10-10 14:33:02 · 7 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...The Bengal is a medium to large domestic feline that originates from crossings of the small wild Asian Leopard Cat (ALC) to a domestic cat (Egyptian Mau, Abyssinian and a few other pure bred domestics) in an attempt to create a cat with an "exotic" look but a domestic temperament. After four to five generations of Bengal-to-Bengal breeding the cat is considered a domestic not a hybrid.
Here's a link that details about the Bengal cats and includes many photos as well: http://bengalcat.com/aboutbengals/bengal.aspx
2006-10-10 16:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bengal Cats are not wild contrary to many people's opinion. They were bred from the crosses of the Asian Leopard and domestic cats. And, now they are extremely popular since they make good pets and have a beautiful leopard-like coat. The breed is said to be more domestic than wild, yet it has retained some of the habits peculiar for a wild animal such as climbing trees. Nowadays, almost all major organizations recognize the breed and it is eligible for showing.
2006-10-10 21:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bengals are one of the most intriguing cats available in the domestic world today! The Bengal Cat is a medium to large domestic cat that originated from crossing the Asian Leopard Cat to the domestic cat in an attempt to create a companion with the "exotic" look of the wild with a domestic cat temperament.
2006-10-10 21:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Black-Widow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bengal cat is a relatively new breed of domestic housecat (Felis silvestris catus) developed to have a gentle and friendly temperament, while exhibiting the markings (such as spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly), and body structure reminiscent of the wild Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). In other words, a Bengal cat has a desirable 'wild' appearance, with a gentle domestic cat temperament
2006-10-10 21:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Treesy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a certain breed of domestic cat. They look like a small leopard because of the spots.
2006-10-10 21:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to add a little info, we have one and although beautiful, he will not sit and be petted! This is not a cuddly breed... just the opposite. He is gentle and won't scratch if we pick him up, but he doesn't like it either.
2006-10-10 21:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by my-kids-mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure mabey both
2006-10-10 21:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋