Tabby owners agree that they have intelligent, lively, and loving cats on their hands. Image Credit: NASTIA KHITIAEVA, Shutterstock If two PK deficiency carriers are bred, it is more likely to lead to kittens that inherit this same attribute. No genetic screening is available, but cats can be individually screened and tested.īengal progressive retinal atrophy, or Bengal PRA, is a degeneration of the retina that can lead to sight loss, and it is inherited as a secondary trait.Įrythrocyte pyruvate kinase deficiency, or PK deficiency, is a common complaint in Bengal cats, and like Bengal PRA, it can and should be tested by breeders. HCM is believed to be present in more than 15% of all Bengal cats. This makes it harder for the cat’s heart to pump blood. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) occurs when the heart muscle becomes too thick.
However, there are certain conditions that they are prone to: The Bengal breed is hardy and generally healthy. They are known for keeping their owners on their toes. The Bengal can also learn more complex “tricks,” such as lifting trash lids or opening seemingly impregnable cupboard doors, even if you haven’t intentionally taught them. You should be able to train basic commands like sit and lay down, and many examples of this breed are naturally prone to retrieving items. This combination means the Bengal is considered one of the easier breeds to train. The Bengal is known for being intelligent and is generally eager to please. It was accepted by the International Cat Association in 1983, and by 1999, the breed had been accepted by most international cat associations worldwide. However, Jean Mill of California intentionally crossed the Asian Leopard Cat with a domestic Californian tomcat, and in the mid-1970s, the Bengal started to emerge as a domestic cat breed. Such a cross was first mentioned in 1889, but early breeding efforts stopped after one or two generations. The Bengal Cat was first produced by crossing the Asian Leopard Cat with the Egyptian Mau. Image Credit: Elena Borisova, Pixabay History However, the Bengals make good family cats because they’re loving and affectionate. They need more exercise than most cats and are skilled at climbing and running at high speeds. This lineage makes the Bengal more of an outdoor than an indoor cat. They have thick tails and a rugged appearance because of their Asian Leopard Cat heritage.
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