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Tiger or Cat? 15 Important Facts About Bengal Cats

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

Is that a little tiger? No, it's a Bengal Cat! These type of cats has an exotic appearance that resembles their wildcat ancestors, but they make a good family company.

Get to know Bengal Cats more with this list of 15 facts about them!

#1 Bengals inherit the glitter gene

Bengal Cat lying on the bed
The rich color and glittery shine distinguish the Bengal coat from other cats. Their coat will appear to shine in the sunlight with a glitter that has an iridescent quality!

#2 They adore water!
Bengal Cat sitting on top of a wooden fence while wearing its hooded sweater
#3 Bengals have a wild bloodline

Bengal Cat with blue green eyes
Bengal cat is named after its wild ancestor, the Asian leopard cat that is scientifically known as Prionailurus bengalensis.

#4 They are very vocal!

Bengal Cat yawning
The Bengal cat doesn’t meow quite like other cats and they can’t easily be ignored.

#5 Not every kangaroo can jump like them ?
jumping Bengal Cat
#6 Bengals are little thieves!

Bengal Cat crossing its hands
They may look innocent but if you have a hard time finding your necklace or house keys, it’s probably the kitty who went on a hunt to steal all that glitters. Bengals certainly earn a capital “B” for burglary.

#7 You can train them!

Bengal Cat lying on the bed
Bengals are very athletic cats and they have an amazing ability to be trained by people.

#8 Be careful with these “tigers” ?

Bengal Cat eating the grass
In some situation these cats can be really aggressive, so make sure you give them enough love, food, and water ?

#9 Their temperament depends on training and development!

Bengal Cat lying on a fluffy chair
This breed of cat may have more similarity to a domestic cat in some cases, or to their native wild leopard in others. Breeders recommend only purchasing Bengals who are fourth-generation or later if the intention is to keep them as a pet. This helps to avoid wild behaviors which could be a problem with first, second, or third generations.

#10

Bengal Cat on the ground playing with a worm
Bengal cats love to play and they prefer to have toys to bat around and chew on.

#11 They follow their owners everywhere!

Bengal Cat walking along the sides of the mesh fence
They will follow you into the bathroom when you go to take a bath. If you allow them to stay in the room with you, your Bengal cat may even jump into the bathtub with you to enjoy a quick splash.

#12 Bengal kittens have a natural instinct to rip and tear ?
Bengal Cat in hands under the sun
#13 If you have a dog, Bengal cat will become its best friend!

Bengal Cat with a dog
If the dog shows a Bengal the appropriate friendly behaviors, you may have two pals for life.

#14 They can reach 8 to 15 pounds of weight.
woman lying on the bed with a Bengal Cat on top of her
#15 Bengal cat is a very smart and cunning cat with an outgoing personality.

Bengal Cat lying on the floor

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