The Bengal cat - a beginner's guide

So here we have an entire web site dedicated to the amazing Bengal cat breed. If you are totally new to the world of Bengals, or have only heard a little about them, you will probably want start off with a simple introduction to what we are talking about. To get the ball rolling, British Bengal breeder Anne Randall introduces the Bengal breed... {MORE}

The birth of the Bengal breed

Jean Mill is a tall, gracious woman who lives in California, USA, where she breeds Bengals from four different Asian Leopard Cat lines. Although she has been involved with hybridising Asian Leopard cats from as early as 1963, there are no surviving cats from these early efforts. Instead, the modern Bengal originates from Jean’s breeding programme of 1975. This began when she married engineer Bob Mill, a dapper and genial man, now retired, with whom she moved to the Covina acreage, which was planted with fruit and oak trees, with no close neighbours to disturb... {MORE}

The Asian Leopard Cat

The Bengal Cat is unique amongst domestic cats, in that it is descended from crosses with the Asian Leopard Cat, a small wild spotted cat, weighing about ten pounds. This article looks into the nature of the Bengal’s wild ancestor. {MORE}

Bengal colours and patterns

Bengals come in a variety of colours and patterns such as brown or snow, and spotted or marbled. This article discusses the different types of Bengal... {MORE}

Buying your Bengal cat

Claire Robson considers how to make sure you get a happy, healthy, attractive Bengal, which is right for you and your home {MORE}

The amazing Bengal character

For all the talk you hear about the amazing beauty of the Bengal cat, you could be forgiven for assuming that a Bengal possesses normal domestic cat behaviour, just with wonderful markings as well. However, ask a Bengal owner why they bought their second Bengal (as so often happens...) and you’ll find out the real reason why a Bengal cat is such a wonderful addition to many homes: It is that many Bengal cats are delightful characters who light up your life with entertainment, interest and affection. Henry Ritson investigates... {MORE}

Keeping your Bengal cat safe

When you bring your Bengal kitten home, it will quickly become a much-loved part of your family. This article discusses ways of safeguarding your pet Bengal from loss, injury and unwelcome attention. {MORE}

Bengal Cat books

Information on books on Bengal cats, and how to buy them online. {MORE}