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A Bengal is a cross between a domestic cat and an Asian Leopard cat, and deciding to have a Bengal should not be taken lightly.
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Bengals are a highly active and athletic, and their intense level of energy can only be managed by experienced and competent owners.
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They are excellent hunters. Only generations away from the wild Asian Leopard cat, Bengals are particularly ferocious in play and in the hunt. The Bengal breed will astonish even owners of other energetic cat breeds with their inherent speed and agility.
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Bengals have the ability to leap to high places, and are instinctually compelled to climb at every opportunity.
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They will instinctively seek out high places in which to hide or rest. If you are having trouble finding your Bengal, be sure to check the tops of cupboards, high shelves, or any other elevated surface.
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Unlike other cats, Bengals are intensely drawn to water. Don't be surprised if they choose to join you in the bath or shower, or if they quickly learn how to turn on taps or flush the toilet.
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Bengals are much smarter than domestic cats, so they require MUCH more supervision. You may be having trouble completing your PHD, but your Bengal is likely to be born with one.
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Bengals are known to spend much less time grooming than other cats. This may be due to their energetic lifestyle. There is less time to groom when you are running wild through the house.
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Like any wild animal, your Bengal may be very hard to handle or approach. Your Bengal may hide or avoid you for days, weeks, or even months before allowing you to approach and interact with it. This is surely related to the shy habits of all wild cats, such as Tigers, Lynx or Mountain Lions.
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To keep your Bengal from scratching and destroying your furniture, be sure to provide suitable scratching surfaces, like the cardboard scratching surfaces available at many pet stores. Your Bengal will naturally know what the item is for and you will save the other items in your house from wear and tear.
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A Bengal that has been provided with an appropriate level of active play and suitable alternative scratching surfaces will have no interest in attacking your expensive furniture.
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Like many other cats, Bengals are prone to the Zoomies, and will randomly burst into an alarmingly intense level of activity; but in the case of Bengals, the level of activity is so intense that it may become an issue with neighbours and the community at large.
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You will need to purchase as many advanced cat toys as possible to distract your Bengal, and redirect their frenetic energy levels into activities scientifically proven to stimulate and satisfy this discriminating breed.
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While some Bengals may form very close relationships with particular people, they do not like to be cuddled or groomed. If you own a Bengal cat, don't expect it to be a lap cat.
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In particular, don't expect to be able to touch your Bengal cat's paws without being clawed or bitten. Their paws are very sensitive and it is best to respect the fact that they do not want this unsolicited stimulation.
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In conclusion, I leave you with the following shocking video footage, showing how these half-wild Bengal cats are more than most cat owners can handle, and should definitely not be taken in by the unwary or the inexperienced.
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