Bengals barely shed at all. They have a short, dense coat that lies close to their bodies which they can groom very easily. Stroke a Bengal firmly down the back, and very few hairs will come loose.

Bengals have a short coat that is more like a pelt than cat hair. The coat is generally very silky and low-lying. They tend to shed less than other cats, so some people who are allergic to cats do not show signs of allergies with this breed. Please don't get me wrong... all animals with hair shed, even Devon and Cornish Rex's, but Bengals tend to shed to a lesser degree than most. Contrary to popular belief though, no animals have ever been proven hypo-allergenic. See similar questions...

Bengals are the same as any other domestic cat. They eat domestic cat food, dry, canned, or even a raw diet. They do not require any specialized diet, just a regular domestic cat diet. See similar questions...

Yes, in most cases bengals will get along with other cats and dogs, as long as care and patience is exercised when first introducing them. First introductions should be done slowly to ensure they do start off on the right foot. Usually it is the resident pets that are reluctant to let the new kitty into the household, they experience some jealousy of the new comer. Once they get used to each other, they can be lifelong companions. See similar questions...

Bengals are usually short-haired (although there are long-haired Bengals). They come in two colors, for lack of better terms. Tabby's more or less considered traditional and snows as seen above. The traditional and snows will be either spotted or marbled. For a closer look you should visit the Defiant gallery. See similar questions...

Yes, they shed twice a year. They blow their coat each time and require plenty of brushing during this period. Of course when you are looking at a 10 to 20 pound dog, there isn't nearly as much hair as regular sized husky. I have allergies and these dogs don't aggravate them, so some people who are allergic to dogs may be able to tolerate these, probably because they are such clean dogs. See similar questions...

We get asked this question a lot. The answer is NO. Bengals are derived from the Asian Leopard Cat, which is a very small (domestic cat sized) forest dwelling cat. (Go to the breed info page for more info on the history of the breed.) People confuse the small Asian Leopard cat with the large African Leopard, and expect a Bengal to be very large as a result. This is not the case. Bengals are like any other domestic cat. See similar questions...

Yes, if you start working with them at a young age, and do it on a regular basis, they will walk great on a leash. We recommend that you use an extra small roman style dog harness instead of just a collar, as they can slip their heads out of a collar if something really frightened them. A harness is much harder to get out of. See similar questions...

No, Bengal cats are bred from Asian leopards. Asian leopards have recently come off the endangered species list. So what of the Bengal Cat? Well, it's name come from the Asian leopard's scientific name, Felis Bengalensis, (some even speculate that the late Mr. Bill Engle, B. Engle, had some thing to do with the name), so no, it's not a tiger by any stretch. Bengals carry some of their ancestor's (the Asian leopard's) wild nature true, such as a love for water. See similar questions...

Very well, Bengals adapt quickly to all family members and their playful nature makes them excellent companions for children. Here is my son Declan (when he was 2 1/2) with a 10 week old male blue marble. Declan does what most children do, grabs, pulls, and squeezes. And our Bengals just deal with it. Bengals are more tame than most pets if you choose the right breeder. See similar questions...

In our experience, Bengal cats' personalities are as varied as human personalities. Something that they have in common is that they have BIG personalities! Meaning that the depth of their personalities is so much more than other cats that we've experienced, and that's what makes them so special. Much of their personality comes from their upbringing and interaction with humans, some comes from their experiences with their mothers and littermates, and the rest is genetic. See similar questions...

They're amazing! Bengals are to cats as Superman is to Clark Kent! They're incredibly intelligent. They have a depth of personality and innate urge for human-cat relationships unlike any cats we've ever owned. They will outplay, outsmart, outrun, out-jump, out-anything any other cat... They will charm you off your feet, yet convince you that they're straight out of the jungles of Asia. See similar questions...