All the breeders of Bengals share the same dream: to create a companion with the exterior look of an exotic fauve, and the behaviour of a domestic cat. This exceptional contribution focuses on the actual state of one of the most spectacular cat breeds, the Bengal.
The proper temperament of the cats, which is related to both genetics and a good socialisation of the kittens, must be the number 1 care of the breeders, who are concerned with the first generations F1/F3. From the 4th generation on, the Bengal is no longer considered as a hybrid, and must necessarily have a loving and affectionate character. If someone sells or exhibits aggressive or nervous kittens, then they only contribute to perpetuate the wrong ideas, which already exist around this wonderful breed. Only unworthy, short-sighted breeders can be willing to keep on working with lines developing behavioural disorders. It is obvious – the same goes with all cat breeds – that Bengal breeders should care first about he good health of their animals, and try and eradicate to the most the risk of hereditary diseases.
Picture above: RW CH Exoticrose Ginger of Spice, and picture below: her sister Exoticrose Shangri La.
In this article, I shall only deal with the wild look of the Bengal, from the 4th generation: indeed, these are the cats you can admire in exhibitions and one can choose without hesitation as a companion. I will also not talk about marble and snow Bengal cats. Bengals are a fascinating breed, which evolves at an incredible speed, and it is very hard to tell the limit one will reach. What seemed impossible a few years ago is now very common. A great number of the things written in this article will no longer be up to date in three or four years. I’m already thinking about my next article, whose title could be “What’s up in the Bengal’s world?”
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