We can all thank Jean Mill of Millwood Bengals for making the Bengal Cat possible and for sharing this breed with us. The cat originated from breeding an Asian Leopard Cat (ALC) to a domestic cat. The ALC is a small, spotted, forest-dwelling cat which is said to be nocturnal, mostly found in Asian Countries.
 

       The first breeding of the pair produces a generation called an F1. Succeeding generations are F2, F3, (Foundation Cats) and F4, also known as a SBT (Stud Book Tradition). It is this last and succeeding generation that can compete for Championship Titles at Cat Shows. (Yes there is such a thing)
 

        Thank you Jean Mill for the look of the Leopard with the personality of the Pussy Cat!

Even though they were bred to look like a Leopard, Bengals come in many different colors. Some have a marbled pattern (most striking in person) and can vary from brown to a cream (Snows) to silver even black.   

        Bengal Cats are a very active and vocal cats. They are also very dog like. They will walk on a leash, come when called, play fetch and they like water. They make wonderful pets and are very entertaining.

These cats get along well with other cats and dogs, they are great with children as it seems children never tire of playing with them. They are very curious and they will get into everything so put the good china and crystal away.

They can jump very high and love to climb so it should be no surprise when you find one on top of the highest cabinet or piece of furniture in the house.

They are so much more than "just a cat". Cat X 10 = Bengal
 

     This is just a very small amount of information on the Bengal Cat. There is a lot more to know and learn about them.

Above and below is a picture of an Asian Leopard Cat, Taro of Bundas. He is my Stud cat Monte's, Great Great Grandfather.
 

Photos courtesy of Grace Lush of Bundas Cattery. (Visit my links page to go to her site)