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| The Asian Leopard Cat The Asian Leopard Cat (Felis Bengalensis) is a small wild spotted cat, their general build is similar to a normal domestic cat, but with somewhat longer legs and a longer back. They have a fairly small head with a short narrow muzzle, large eyes and a thick tail. Body length varies between 25-32 inches, and they weigh between 7-25 pounds. There are around ten sub-species all showing different variations in body color and can be found in southern Asia, across India, threw China, Koria and the Soviet Far East, on islands such a Sumatra, Philippines, Taiwan, Borneo, Bali and Java. Since the Asian Leopard cat dwells in so many regions they have aquired many different names such as the Javan cat, Wagati cat, Chinese cat or "money cat", because of spots resembling Chinese coins. |
| The Foundation Cat The first three generations of the breed are considered foundation cats. They require special attention in their care and handling. They have a beautiful feral wild beauty that makes them exotic and striking cats, but serious consideration should be given to their temperament when owning a foundation. |
| The Bengal The Bengal is a cross from the Asian Leopard Cat and the domestic cat. The most commonly used domestic crosses were the Abysinnian, Egyptian Mau and the Ocicat. This was done to preserve the effort of retaining the stunning beauty of the Asian Leopard Cat. The first three generations are called foundation cats. By the time they reach the fourth generation they are considered SBT which is the domestic cat resembling characteristics of the Asian Leopard Cat. The first documented cross between the Asian Leopard Cat and the domestic cat in the United States is recorded in 1963 by Jean Mill. |
| The SBT The SBT are domesticated versions of the foundation cat. They make loving and intelligent house cats with normal litter box habits. They are inquisitive, curious, explorative and entertaining. Some even enjoy playing in water. They enjoy both adults and children and adapt well to other household pets. They have the same nutritional and immunization requirements as regular domestic cats. Structure and Color Bengals are relatively large cats with a short haired coat. Males can range from 15-25 pounds and females 5-15 pounds. The face has a feral look with small rounded ears and exotic facial features. They come in a variety of colors and patterns. There are Spotted and Marbled and Rosetted patterns with colors ranging from Snow which are varying shade of white cream background with light brown pattern, to the Brown Tabby which is various degrees of ruffis, golden, light brown to black-brown colors, and the new accepted color the Silver which is a white back ground with a black pattern. There are various other degrees of colors not recognized by TICA and ACFA which are Blues, Chocolates. In Summation The Bengal Cat is a wonderful cat to own and love. They have wonderful temperaments while retaining beautiful exotics feral patterns and characteristic that are unique to only the Bengal. Being owned by one of these beautiful cats can be an enjoyable experience. |





