All about marble Bengal cats

At the end of the 20th century, the genetic biologist Gene Mill began work on the selection of a wild Asian cat and domestic cat. The animal received a leopard color from wild ancestors. For many years (from the student's bench), work has been done to improve the qualities of the home pet. This work was crowned with success. There is a new breed - Bengal marble cat.

Felinologists initially did not accept this breed, but in 1991 they had to surrender. Some communities of cat lovers still do not accept this hybrid, but in vain. 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. Square Shapes. The base of the ears is necessarily wide, the ears themselves are high, leaning forward. This breed has almond-shaped, expressive eyes. And when an animal watches its prey, it turns into the merciless eyes of a predator.

Any color other than aquamarine and blue is allowed.. Blue eyes can be found only in snow bengal. These cats are short-haired. Ironing the bengal is a great way to get away from stress. The coat is silk and shiny.

The world exhibition system allows 6 colors of Bengal breed. In Bengal, the front paws are large, thick, and the hind ones are longer than the front ones. Tails are most often omitted, Bengals never lift the tail up.

Marble Bengal cats are wonderful companions. If you do not give them time, they become nervous, aggressive. This animal requires constant attention of the owner, responds with 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, as conforming to the standards of the world association of cats, and not. The first category includes colors:

• brown (golden);
• snow;
• silver.

Non-standard colors:

• carbonic;
• blue;
• the black.

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

Sockets are presented only in three types:

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

The most rare type of color is marble. Present in exhibition cats. Breeders take care of the purity of the breed, there are clear rules and regulations for this breed at exhibitions. Marble color - it is swirling stripes on the fur. There should be an asymmetric current structure of the bands 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 nursery. This event created a stunning sensation with the audience.In 1993, the marble color of Bengal cats was included in the championship status of the International Association of Cats. Marble Bengal cat is different from the spotted cat, sometimes it can be mistaken for a different breed. Another wonderful color is highly appreciated at the exhibitions - marble on gold. This color can not be guessed at birth of a kitten. It is formed in an animal by two years.

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

Another rare showpiece of a Bengal marble cat is a snow bengal. This breed has blue eyes. The types of color here are as follows:

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

Snow bengal kittens are born completely white. In the second year of life, they begin to show a pattern on wool. 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 distinctive features 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, Bengal is still not recommended to keep on the street. These are animals bred for home keeping. Since the breed appeared as a result of breeding, it is prone to genetic diseases:

• heart diseases;
• improper chest structure;
• general underdevelopment;
• hip problems;
• kidney disease;
• retinal problems.

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 animal's hair, for the right balanced diet. The diet of Bengal cats should be present raw meat. Properly trim the claws, comb the wool, monitor the health of the pet. Mandatory purchase kogtetochka and all sorts of toys.

For a companion, this breed is suitable in all respects. Bengals are playful, friendly with children. They have short wool that will not cause problems with cleaning. To learn to toilet quickly. You need to buy a tray with high sides, as animals love to bury the "result of their labor" deeply.

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

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