The approximately 10 subspecies of leopard cats all have identical markings.
They do, however, occur in a variety of colors and patterns ranging from
beige or gray to medium brown undercoats with light brown to black spots
and rosettes.
Bengal cats are the result of the cross between a leopard cat (Asian
Leopard Cat, ALC) and a domestic cat, usually Egyptian Mau or domestic short
hair, and generations of their offspring. Bengals are strong, intelligent
cats who form strong bonds with their owners. They eat regular cat food
and use the litter box, just like other domestic breeds. Bengals are medium
size and muscular, weighing between 8 to 16 lbs. at maturity.
Some of the Bengal colors and patterns are as follows: Brown spotted
tabby includes leopard spotted (black or dark brown spots and rosettes on
beige, tan, or reddish background), sorrel spotted (light brown spots or
rosettes on light beige or tan background), and charcoal on gray. Classic
brown tabby includes black marble pattern and sorrel marble pattern on lighter
background in two or more colors. Seal-lynx point includes blue-eyed snow
leopards and snow marbles with medium gray or brown pattern on off-white
background., Silver spotted or Pearly white snows are black spotted on light
silver or gray background, currently being developed. There are still some
other color combinations not mentioned here.
cheap homeowners insurance Regardless of colors and patterns, all Bengals should display the same
conformation which is reminiscent of their ancestor, the Asian Leopard Cat. |
