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| The Bengal is developed from the crossing of an Asian Leopard Cat (felis bengalensis) with a domestic breed, such as an Abyssian, American shorthair, Burmese or Eyptian Mau. The first Bengal Cats were breed in 1963 by Jean Sugden Mills; and later in 1972, with eight female ALC offspring she acquired from the University of California. The Bengal is currently accepted for registration with TICA, the AFCA, the GFFC, the TIBBA, the CFF, the TIBCS, FIFe and the UFO. In order for a Bengal to be registered with TICA, a Bengal must be at least 4 generations (F4) away from its Asian Leopard Cat Ancestry. |
| The Bengal is a medium to large , sleek and well muscled cat, with rakish hind quarters slightly higher then the shoulders. Female Bengals average from 7 to 11 pounds at maturity, and males can average from 11 to 18 pounds at maturity. The Bengal coat is short and dense, with an unusally soft and silky feel. Patterned in random spots or marbled, with a variety of acceptable colors. The coat maybe "glittered" which is an effect that appears as if it was sprinkled with glitter. |
| The bengals is described as lively, playful, affectionate and intelligent, Bengals love water, and will splash in the sink, or even jump in the tub with you. The Bengal combines the exotic look and feel of the small forest dwelling cat they descend from with the dependibilty and loving temperment of the domestic cat. For a walk on the wild side with an affectionate companion, you can't go wrong with a Bengal. |
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| "Cleo" A female ALC from SPOTOLUCK |
| "Ares" A male ALC from SPOTOLUCK |
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| Silver Bengal Color Standards from The International Bengal Breeders Association, Inc |
| Silver Tabby: Ground color should be a sparkling silver-white overlaid with intense black horizontally flowing markings, contrasted markings may be distinctly charcoal to dark gray. Rims of eyes, nose and lips outlined in black. White spectacles encircling the eyes and a white ground color on the whisker pads, chin, chest, belly, and inner legs (in contrast to the ground color of the flanks and back) is desirable. The silver tabby genetically is a shaded cat expressing the agouti pattern, therefore the undercoat should be white. A small degree of tarnishing is acceptable, especially along the spine, legs, muzzle and face. Paw pads should be deep charcoal or brownish black, no speckling or mottling allowed. Nose leather brick red. Eye color may be gold, copper, green, bronze, brown or hazel, the more richness and depth of color the better. |
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| Silver Spotted |
| Silver Marbled |
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| Do you want Spotted or Marbled ? |
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