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The Bengal Domesticated Cat
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NOTICE: THIS IMAGE IS NOT TO BE POSTED ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE. Someday, I want to own one of these. I say "someday". These cats are not cheap. I think it is the most beautiful cat. A kind lady let me take a picture of her Bengal kitty. Below, is a some info about the Bengal. The Bengal is a breed of cat, formed by the cross of a domestic feline and an Asian Leopard Cat(ALC). The Bengal cat has a "wild" appearance with large spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the ALC. The Bengal possesses a gentle domestic cat temperament, provided it is separated by at least three generations from the original crossing between a domestic feline and an ALC. The name "Bengal cat" was derived from the name of the Asian leopard, and not from the more distantly related Bengal tiger.

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.Joanie
07/31/12 1:21 AM GMT
What a beauty!!!! I've seen these on Animal Planet before and they're quite the hunters as well. Very domestic with a family but are pretty big compared to a regular house cat. But those spot markings are so beautiful!!! I want one too...lol...Great shot Pat!
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::solita17
07/31/12 5:00 AM GMT
I have just fallen in love with this kitty! So beautiful... Too bad my husband is so allergic to cats.... although, if offered one of these I might be tempted to trade him in... kidding,,, just kidding. Still...
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::biffobear
07/31/12 7:56 AM GMT
Good marking ..It looks like a mini leopard...R.
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.koca
07/31/12 8:47 AM GMT
Nice shot, great work and very elegant cat, Pat.
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.Tedi
07/31/12 9:02 AM GMT
Wow, real beauty! Nice colors, real charmer.
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::corngrowth
07/31/12 9:09 AM GMT
Wonderful capture, Momma. I love this 'mini leopard' with its markings and precious eyes!

I understand very well that you like to own one, Pat.

Regards, Cornelius.
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::Ramad
07/31/12 12:04 AM GMT
Never heard of "Bengal Cat" before Momma. Have learned something new.. Very good shot of this strange but beautiful cat.
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.avedeloff
07/31/12 12:16 AM GMT
I would love to have one of these too! But I'll stick with my cheap old tabby cats. haha. btw..have you thought of checking any rescue sites to see if you could get one a little cheaper?
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.scorpie
07/31/12 3:31 PM GMT
Gorgeous!!
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.icedancer
07/31/12 5:18 PM GMT
They are so beautiful, looks like he doesn't mind the handling at all. Wonderful capture, love the look on his face
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.tigger3
07/31/12 5:26 PM GMT
Pat, I'm with you, but my fixed income won't allow it. Love those markings, I also really like the Maine Coon!
Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::Inkeri
07/31/12 10:12 PM GMT
A Beautiful and Gorgeous cat,Pat.I am not a cat owner,but this cat looks so Fabulous that i would love to have one of these.
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::auroraobers
08/01/12 4:45 AM GMT
Oh my word! I want one of these cats too. It's gorgeous.
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.CDHale
08/01/12 2:33 PM GMT
OMG! What an exotic domestic cat. I want it! I'll do with this great photo for now. Thank you for sharing this Pat.
-Christie
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blaket
08/04/12 1:12 PM GMT
I have a bengal that looks almost exactly like this one, except the face on mine might be very slightly more round.

Great cat. Very friendly, likes to be around us, but does not like to be held a lot. Also very skittish. Startles easily. Recovers quickly, but a little more jumpy than average. More active than average too. Sometimes will play fetch with us, but only when she feels like it. Super curious about everything. (Guess that's a normal cat thing.)

Some are larger than average cats. Mine is actually a little smallish. If you want to see the big ones, go look up "savannah cat" on google images. Those are expensive. I was able to find mine for under 300, but that's unusual.

Some like water. Mine doesn't love it, but will sometimes get in the shower with my daughter. She tries to stay out of the stream.
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