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Bengal Cat Info
Bengal Heritage- Domestic Cat
by TICA Bengal Breed Seminar

Domestic Cats of many breeds were used as outcrosses throughout the breed's history for temperament and special attributes.

Nov 09, 2022

Bengal Cat Heritage - Domestic Cats

Domestic Cats of many breeds were used as outcrosses throughout the breed's history for temperament and special attributes.
1. Indian Mau (Millwood Tory of Delhi) - glitter, green eyes and bloodline
2. Egyptian Mau- mackeral spotting, silver, "solid" black, green eyes
3. Ocicat - genetic diversity, robust size, dilute colors, classic tabby pattern & lynx point
4. Abyssinian - rufousing, increased ticking
5. Burmese - sepia and mink albino series genes
6. American Shorthair - silver, heavy boning and musculature, increased bull's eye classic & mackeral
7. Domestic Shorthair - good temperament, genetic diversity, long hair, mackeral and classic tabby & ?
 

Foundations-F1

 

  • The Bengal Cat is derived from hybrids between the Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) and domestic cats. These cats are considered "Foundation Bengals" and are not eligible showing.
  • First generation (or A1S), Second generation domestic backcrosses and third generation domestic backcrosses males are generally sterile and only females may be used in breeding programs.
  • Foundation Bengals may require more specialized care
  • Bengal Cat refers to SBT (studbook) registered Bengals at least three generations removed from the F1 hybrid

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