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Bengal

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Bengal

(Felis catus)

Family-friendly Beginner Other pets Active Low maintenance

Bengal is a cat breed most often described as very active, athletic, curious, confident. It originates from USA and belongs to the medium size category. Suitable for families, suitable with other pets, suitable for beginners.

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About the breed

Bengal is a cat breed that is well known in Europe and is most commonly kept as a companion or pet animal. It is most often described as very active, athletic, curious, confident, and it also stands out for its appearance, movement and behaviour. Its origin or development is associated with USA.

For good welfare, it usually does best in more space, plezala, igra. Basic care includes regular play, clean cat litter boxes, scratching post, brushing as needed. An adult animal typically reaches a height of 30-38 cm and a weight of 3.50-7 kg, and it is classified among medium breeds. Grooming is rated 1/5 and daily activity needs are rated 5/5. Average lifespan is 12-16 years.

Main advantages include very active, playful, intelligent, while common challenges include extremely needs engagement, can je premore intense, nije idealan za popolne beginners. Suitable for families, suitable with other pets, suitable for beginners. The final decision always depends on the individual animal, the quality of care, training or socialization, and the owner’s lifestyle.

Key characteristics
Europe status
Prisotna v Evropi
Suitable for
aktivnim skrbnikom
Family-friendly
Yes
Children
No
Apartment
No
Origin
ZDA
Living environment
more space, plezala, igra
Activity
Grooming
Lifespan
12–16 years
Size
Srednja
Weight
3.5–7.0 kg
Pros & cons
Advantages
  • very active, playful, intelligent
Things to consider
  • extremely needs engagement, can je premore intense, nije idealan za popolne beginners
Temperament

very active, athletic, curious, confident

Suitable for

aktivnim skrbnikom

Origin & habitat

ZDA

Living environment

more space, plezala, igra

Grooming, activity & noise
Grooming
1/5
Activity
5/5
Grooming
regular play, clean cat litter boxes, scratching post, brushing as needed
Breeders for this breed

No breeders in database.

Quick breed summary
Lifespan 12–16 years
Family-friendly Yes
Activity
Grooming
Size Srednja
Origin ZDA

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