All About Marble Bengal Cats

Genetic biologist Gene Mill at the end of the 20th century began work on breeding a wild Asian cat and a domestic one. The animal received a leopard color from wild ancestors. Over the years (since the student days) work was carried out to improve the quality of the pet. This work was crowned with success. A new breed has appeared - a Bengal marble cat.

Felinologists at first did not accept this breed, but in 1991 they had to surrender. Some cat lover communities still do not accept this hybrid, but in vain. A marble Bengal cat received from her ancestors only the best qualities.

These animals grow to large sizes. Cats quickly gain weight over 6 kilograms. Bengals are independent, independent, love water, unlike other domestic cats. The head of the animals of this breed is heavy and large, similar to a tiger. Pillows are square in shape. The base of the ears is necessarily wide, the ears themselves are high, tilted forward. This breed has almond-shaped, expressive eyes. And when the animal watches the prey, they turn into the merciless eyes of a predator.

All colors except aquamarine and blue are allowed.. Blue eye color is found only in snow bengal. These cats are short-haired. Stroking Bengal is a great way to get rid of stress. The coat is silk and shiny.

The World Exposition System permits 6 Bengal colors. In bengals, the front legs are large, thick, and the hind legs are longer than the front. Tails are most often omitted, bengals never raise their tail up.

Marble Bengal cats are wonderful companions. If you do not give them time, then they become nervous, aggressive. This animal requires constant attention of the owner, meets affection, devotion. This is a breed of talkative cats, participants in children's games. Bengals are non-aggressive, friendly and patient with children. They are also smart and clean.

This breed has colors, which correspond to the standards of the world association of cats, and no. The first category includes colors:

• brown (gold);
• snow;
• silver.

Non-standard colors:

• carbonic;
• blue;
• the black.

In addition, there are two more types of dyeing bengal wool - it is spotted and marble. The most popular color of a Bengal cat is spotted. The spots should contrast with the main color of the cat. When spots have two tones, they are called sockets. Outlets are the prerogative of wild animals, but a Bengal domestic cat is the only animal with such a complex color.

Sockets are presented in only three types:

• arrow - elongated spot with a dark tip;
• paw print - a bright spot with contrasting "blots" on the sides;
• donut - a large spot framed by a dark contrast strip.

The rarest type of color is marble. Present in show cats. Breeders take care of the purity of the breed, there are clear rules and regulations for this breed at exhibitions. Marble color is a swirling stripes on the wool. There should be an asymmetric current structure of strips of two or more colors, contrasting with the main color.

At the end of the 20th century, the first Bengal marble kitten appeared in the cattery. This event made a stunning sensation among the audience. In 1993, the marble color of Bengal cats was included in the championship status of the International Cat Association. A marble Bengal cat is different from a spotted one, sometimes it can be mistaken for another breed. Highly appreciated at exhibitions and another wonderful color - marble on gold. Such a color cannot be guessed at the birth of a kitten. It is formed in an animal by two years.

A rare color of Bengal cats is marble on silver. The cat's coat has a light silver tone, and the design is sustained in dark gray or black. Can be found in bengals and gray-beige color. This is when marble silver contrasts with the primary color of the animal.

Another rare exhibit of a Bengal marble cat is a snow bengal. This breed has a blue eye color. The colors are as follows:

• sepia - golden main color, on which there are dark brown stripes;
• minx - cream base color with a light brown pattern;
• link - ivory, marble pattern, darker than the main.

Snow bengal kittens are born completely white. In the second year of life, a pattern on the wool begins to appear in them. At birth, the color of the kittens does not match the breed. At 8 months, the wool is dyed in a color that meets the standards.

The hallmarks of the breed include color, body structure. Bengals love to swim and are not afraid of water. Although they took a lot from wild cats, bengals are still not recommended to be kept on the street. These are animals bred for home keeping. Since the breed appeared as a result of breeding, it is susceptible to genetic diseases:

• heart diseases;
• abnormal structure of the chest;
• general underdevelopment;
• Hip joint problems
• kidney disease
• problems with the retina.

If the animal is purchased for further breeding and participation in exhibitions, then cash costs will be required. Participation in the exhibition can cost from 3.5 to 4 thousand rubles. It is necessary to monitor the hair of the animal, for a proper balanced diet. Bengal cats should have raw meat in their diets. Trim your nails correctly, comb out the hair, monitor the health of the pet. Mandatory purchase of claws and all kinds of toys.

For the companion, this breed is suitable in all respects. Bengals are playful, friends with children. They have short hair, which does not cause problems with cleaning. Learn to toilet quickly. You need to buy a tray with high sides, because animals like to dig in “the result of their labor” deeply.

As an anti-stress - this breed is number one. To get thoroughbred offspring, you need a cat purchased from a nursery. It is advisable to carefully study the pedigree, documents for registration of the breed. The price of mating in Russia is high, as this business has just begun to develop, and there are few cats open for mating. The average price for a thoroughbred bengal is 25 thousand rubles. Marble Bengal kittens cannot be cheaper.

Video about the breed of marble Bengal cats see below.