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How did bengal cats originate?

April 26, 2017answer Australia Bengal Cats originate Pets

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How did bengal cats originate?

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Well, the Bengal is a relatively new hybrid breed of cat developed to have a gentle and friendly temperament, while exhibiting the markings (like spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly), and body structure reminiscent of the wild Asian Leopard Cat. In other words, a Bengal cat has a desirable “wild” appearance with a gentle domestic cat temperament. The name Bengal was derived from the taxonomic name of the Asian Leopard Cat (ALC), and not from the more widely known Bengal Tiger species, which is unrelated to the Bengal’s ancestry. Just in case you’re interested, here’s some information about the Bengal cat’s history: The Bengal has been welcomed as a pedigreed breed by several cat associations (The International Cat Association ), but has been refused acceptance by the more traditional Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) of the USA, which is the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats. The CFA is reluctant to accept wild/domestic hybrids, as stated in its position here.