Why does my Bengal get shocked when I pet it (static e.), but not my Siamese?

Question

I have a Bengal and a Siamese. When I touch or pet the Bengal, very often there is a static electricity shock. It is often - if I'm petting him, there's a shock about once every three strokes. But with the Siamese it almost never happens.

(Detail - as you would expect, the static shock happens when me and the Bengal are standing or sitting independantly - it doesn't shock if he's on my lap)

Answer 1

It's the different coarseness or fine hair type. Creates different friction to cause the static. Siamese generally have a coarser texture hair, bengals a finer texture.

Answer 2

sounds like yo have a very dry house ....get a humidifier and no one will get shocked.