No one word can sum it up. Confident, outgoing, friendly, the list goes on. What is important is what a Bengal is not. They are not aloof, not skittish, not "to themselves". I've maintained that a Bengal is a man's pet because a Bengal is more like a dog than a cat. Really. For instance, because of their heritage, Bengals are not afraid of water. Most like to play in it. Leave the shower door open and soon your Bengal will wander in. Bengals will fetch with the right tactic.

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.

quot;The Great Dane's personality is the quality that most find so appealing. The Dane is a "people dog" - a sensitive and affectionate companion. They can be elegant and dignified one moment, and then playful and silly the next." (Georgia Alyse Thomas) Danes are "leaners" and "blockers". This means that if there's a free lap, or an available foot, you'll usually find the resident Dane upon it.

Her demeanor was reserved and ladylike. She had an aristocratic bearing and could get imperious when angry. When she was on stage, her speech became impassioned, her cheeks flushed red, and her eyes sparkled. She liked to go on walks every day. She rode horses, played sports and the piano, and danced. She liked talking about philosophical questions. She was more interested in ideas than beauty. She was very idealistic and gave to the poor.

Primarily there are (dark) traditional Bengals and snows. In these two catagories you will find leopards and marbles. However when referring to leopards and marbles you are speaking of markings. There are in fact various colors with various markings. There are accepted colors, new colors (being introduced to T.I.C.A.) and non-accepted colors. Non accepted colors are black, known as melanistic and blue (essentially a grey coat). A new color being introduced soon will be the silver.

It is best to buy from a reputable breeder. Defiant is TICA registered. Ask a lot of questions. Be certain your breeder is willing to put in writing an agreement that will provide you with options that allow your greatest confidence. Defiant provides you with a written agreement assuring you of your purchase rights, and Delaware's laws governing the sale of animals sold in this state.

I have been picked up and forced to get in the cuddle sack on the very top, and the cuddle bed in the middle! Samoa, Calvin, and I have entered a photo contest. There is a list of 49 words. I had to pick a word that described one of my pictures. Here is my entry in the contest. The winner is going to receive the most super, duper litterbox you have ever seen! Check it out! It is two-stories tall. It looks very elaborate and fancy! I've been going in and out all day long.

You will have a hard time getting your Bengal to ignore company, much less hide from it. They are very curious, social and playful. If anything, your guests might ask you to put him/her away, because they are tired of playing!!! I do feel that he might help other shy cats come out of their shell a little, but that is a hard thing to predict. Every cat that we have placed so far has adjusted very well to their new situations, and are fitting in just fine.

Her name adds to 56 by Gematria, and 7 letters hath her holiest name, so she partakes of the nature of Venus, Nuith, and Babalon. In contrast, she also has strong Mercurial tendencies and a link to path Zain (Gemini) on the Tree of Life.

Bengal is MU's main computer server. It provides each MU student, faculty and staffperson 150 megabytes of computer storage space for use in statistical analysis, programming, web development, or other purposes.

Here at Defiant Breeders our Bengals are both SBT's (stud book tradition) and filials (F3's and F4's). SBT indicates 4 generations of Bengal to Bengal breeding. At one time Bengals were permitted to be bred with other breeds with similar markings, such as Egyptian mau's and ocicats. This practice is no longer condoned by most parts of the Bengal breeding community. In fact it's divided. For instance, Dr. Gregory Kent, is a rogue breeder that firmly believes in utilizing Mau's for breeding.

Male Bengals are often very large, and can easily weigh over 15 pounds. The females are usually a lot smaller and lighter, weighing about 8 to 10 pounds. Bengals from the first two generations after the hybridization can be a lot heavier still, females as well as males. These first few generations are defined as F-1's, F-2's, and F-3's. F-1 males are usually sterile. The odds go down as you get to the F-3's.

First and most important, Bengals are fun! How lucky we all are to have pets like these! Are we too enthusiastic? Nah, Bengals really are charming as well as great to look at. From traits such as playing in water and playing fetch, Bengals are a step above other felines when it comes to playtime. Bengals do bond with their owners. Male and female alike are affectionate. If you have more than one cat, they will not depend on you as much.

An individual cat's personality is the result of genetics and the atmosphere in which the kitten is raised. We socialize our kittens from Day 1 and provide human contact on a daily basis. Both males and females, especially after being altered, make excellent pets. There is no price difference between males and females. We have both, as pets, and they both have their great qualities. [top]

I don't have a cat. In fact, item No. 16 in my lease states, in all caps no less, that "No dogs, cats, fish, birds, or other animals and pets of any kind shall be brought in or kept in or around the building or premis. either by the tenant or his/her family or guests, or invitees, servants or agents, except by written permission of the landlord. Any pets kept by tenant shall constitute immediate breach of rental agreement." Yeah.