The Bengal Cat

The Bengal is a medium to large domestic feline that originates from crossings of the small Asian Leopard Cat (ALC) to the domestic cat in an attempt to create a companion with an "exotic" look but a domestic temperament. After four to five generations of Bengal-to-Bengal breeding, the breed is recognized for championship competition by most international domestic cat associations including TICA, ACFA, GCCF, and AACE.

The Bengal's beautiful coat makes it stand out in a crowd. Numerous shades make up the background color of the Bengal, ranging from golden, rust, brown and orange, to sand, buff, or even ivory. Bengal spots also vary in color, from rust or cocoa and chocolate brown to charcoal or black. Some Bengal patterns have inherited striking rosettes or spots made up of more than one color, usually a secondary color forming a dark outlining to the spot.

About the Author:

Pleasant Pond Bengals is small home based cattery located o long Island, NY. Our goal is to make every effort to breed Bengal cats that are as close to the standard as possible and make every effort to improve quality with each breeding. We have brown, snow and silver Bengals, As well as spotted and marbled Bengal cats and Karen Lemaster Bengals kittens. We update our site frequently and provide a broad informational resource on the Bengal cat.