14 Facts About Bengal Cats (#2 is Controversial)

The Bengal is one of the most exotic-looking cat breeds in the world. But there’s so much more to learn about this cat breed, which you'll soon find out. From its history to its personality and more, this is truly a one-of-a-kind feline.
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CHAPTERS
Intro: 00:05
Fact #1: 00:33
Fact #2: 01:14
Fact #3: 01:50
Fact #4: 02:34
Fact #5: 03:08
Fact #6: 03:40
Fact #7: 04:13
Fact #8: 04:49
Fact #9: 05:32
Fact #10: 05:57
Fact #11: 06:36
Fact #12: 07:17
Fact #13: 07:53
Fact #14: 08:31
Outro: 09:10
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[@ThePurringJournal]

Hey cat lovers! Which of these facts did you find the most interesting? 😺

[@tonymccarthy6713]

We recently adopted a Bengal kitten. She is now about 3 months old. Lily exhibits a lot of these traits. She is very energetic and playful, but sometimes drives our older cats mad with her playfulness. She has become very fond of Lucy, a two year old tabby. They show each other a lot of mutual affection. Lily is very clever and adventurous. She has quickly become an important family member.🇦🇺😺

[@jasoncentore1830]

We have a 1 year old Bengal he's great very intelligent. Definitely a one owner cat he cries and acts up when our daughter goes anywhere he knows her schedule. He's destructive when mad but what a personality we love him. You will have plenty of good times w ur new Bengal

[@MichelleLynnAnutshell]

I LOVE my bengals. They bring me so much joy ❤

[@uncanny_ally]

Nothing like a Bengal screech at a closed door to wake up the house at night. Once they find their voice, look out...love the little imps though. The kittens are 24/7 toddlers, and the adults marginally better.

[@ameliawarfield5637]

Awesome facts about Bengal cats. Purr 😻.

[@saroski]

We have a bengal, and have had her for a few years now. We got her as a rescue, and she's so affectionate and talkative. Not quite as high energy as most bengals are depicted. She might be one of my favorites, because she's always so happy to see me, and even spent some time with me a couple years back when I had some, family struggles.

[@Thomasnmi]

Bengals are vocal...loud....at 2AM...did I mention being loud?

[@rocioaguilera3555]

The most interesting fact is that they like swimming.

[@maevblog9955]

The bengal cat will be illegal soon in my country (the netherlands). On 1th january 2024. That's because as he said in this video it's a hybrid with a leopard cat

[@victoriashorseyspam]

My brother once worked at an animal shelter-ish company, and they had one stunning bengal female cat. And let me tell u she was a hell of work for them! They require so much attention really and are very active. Also not good to leave them alone for so long! But they are so sweet and loving cats, I definitely recommend them if u have the time and commitment

[@TheresaWebster-rz5ny]

Well yea they are active in a cage drove that car nuts it needs activity

[@FloozieOne]

I had a Bengal for 19 years. She was the sweetest, most devoted and most beautiful cat you have ever seen. I have always had cats but dealing with Shundor (Beauty in Bengali) was a learning experience for us both. Bengals are insatiably curious and will poke their nose into any new thing so you have to be a little careful about what you leave lying around. They also require more stimulation than most domestic breeds so you always need to have toys around and lots of interactive play time. Two caveats to owning a Bengal, (actually they believe they own you); they have very long back legs and are incredible jumpers. Shundor could jump from the floor to the top of my 4 1/2 foot dresser without even thinking about it, then when they get up there they are annoyed that it isn't a nice place to sleep because its too crowded so they will push everything off until they are comfy. Second they are incredibly vocal. They talk all the time! They are really funny since it is fairly easy to see what they are calling about. Food is obvious, but Shundor used to get up on the bed and imperiously demand that it was time for me to come to bed with her because she was sleepy. They also have a kind of continuous chirp or ''ack ack ack" going up and down scales. But, they are loud! If your Bengal wants something it is best to obey immediately. To wrap up, she was the best cat I ever had and I still miss her 15 years after her passing.

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

They are so darn cute, mine is 15 years old and in great shape. She has been the best pet ever.

[@patoberlein8419]

Mr Fred my male is turning 15. So amazing but F1. The vet told me he’s not a cat. But I love him

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

@patoberlein8419 What is he? Ms.Kitty's B Day is April 13th, she will be 16.

[@patoberlein8419]

@@user-ho5vz5tg3r too close to wild

[@patoberlein8419]

@@user-ho5vz5tg3r F1 bengal. We lost the kidney fight with our female last year

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

@patoberlein8419 I am sorry to hear that, Ms.Kitty is getting old, but she is in really good shape and her birthday is tomorrow. She's having Halibut!

[@tinyTears]

I have a Bengal kitten she is 9m old and I love her so much 😻

[@calvanoni5443]

Cats are careful to not seem like they are in charge of people!

[@ThePurringJournal]

Or they let you know they are in charge! Haha

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

I had a couple that pulled into our preserve in a very expensive car, who were dressed to the nines, she had perfect makeup neither had a single hair out of place and their clothes were worth more than my old Silverado. They had the most magnificent Bengal cat. The cat interested me more than his owners.

[@joeyholderfield-zg3ec]

Love the cat Channel keep doing it

[@caleighhraee]

My best friend has a girl Bengal named Harlie and he got her for $50 at a shelter. And he DNA tested her, she is a Bengal lol

[@ashievlogs1275]

This is so true

[@r200ti]

We got a pair of black part bengals. They seem to have most of the typical traits - including a gorgeous coat. They look plain black but when light hits them you can see stunning shiny brown bengal patterns. Fun cats to work for. If a bit noisy.

[@christinathea5737]

I also got one that fits the description but the pattern is basically invisible and brown

[@markuswinter6536]

i quite literally love this upload and feel you are incredulous :) thank you

[@adrianamorales1702]

🐱🐆🐅🐈🐾😃🤔 Amazing beautiful creatures!!! Like having just a tiger and a leopard at home. So precious!!

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Lovin it 😎

[@ThePurringJournal]

PAWsome!

[@annegillespie3974]

😻😸interesting! 😎🤗

[@ThePurringJournal]

Glad you think so!

[@MS-km4xp]

That would be the perfect friend for me...but i will never buy a cat. Only rescue! Btw, i rescued a very beautiful breeded cat 🤩 he is my sweet son now 🤩🥰

[@ameliawarfield5637]

Good for you. When it comes to pets; whenever possible, don't shop, adopt!

[@JJ-GG2050]

I love that 🥰 and I've been the same way my whole life until I got Mr Gimli. He's an oriental short hair, and I will never ever regret bringing him into my life as he saved mine and we saved his. He has had one health issue after another and he is only 3. But he is my everything, my life, my air, my reason, literally the love and light of my life. 🥰💞🥲.

[@K4113B4113]

@@ameliawarfield5637 Ok but if you don’t shop bred cats won’t they be homeless too? I mean don’t they deserve to be adopted as much as another cat?

[@ldk6853]

Same for me.. love beautiful breed cats, but I would feel very ashamed to buy one

[@shaggy3255]

So if nobody buys the cats that were for sale then what? ....hopefully they can get adopted too...

[@katmanning]

Another wonderful video.

[@ThePurringJournal]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@taccoplaine6909]

I absolutely agree with this video.. I have a Male and Female, He is very vocal at times. Both are very energetic and require some type of entertainment they get bored. Mine do not Like a leash at all!! Both are picky eaters; my male enjoys raw meat occasionally. Both are very very loving ~My cats are not particularly fond of water...umm. My male is not that Bright, my female is extremely intelligent... Love this breed of cat !!!!

[@lauraadacerri1311]

Interessanti per coloro che sono allergici ai gatti e molto belli! Vorrei però fare notare senza nulla togliere a queste splendide creature che in tantissimi rifugi si possono trovare gatti di ogni tipo anche di razza che hanno solo bisogno di una casa e tanto amore e che non hanno nulla di meno ai gatti di razza😍

[@arkansaslibertarian5051]

Best cats ever! If you get one though, for you and the cat's sanity, make sure you're set up for it exercise wheel is a must. Earplugs for the 3 am banshee yelling helps. Great with kids dogs and other cats too

[@alexanderbreeding1830]

Fairly certain our most recent rescue kitty is part Bengal. Didn't know the range of colors for the coat until this video, so thanks very much! Fezzik has many of the traits you mention and his coat is extremely unique. He was initially the smallest kitten we'd ever rescued and has grown into one of the largest. Who knew the meant to be ironic moniker we gave him would turn out to be so prescient? He's only 9 months old now and already is weighing in at ten (10) pounds and still growing, not the slightest bit portly. He's exceptionally intelligent!! I never knew they were so vocal . . .

[@wwjd6041]

We heard a kitten 9 months ago meowing in a field next to our house so we rescued it. He was so small and scrawny! We took him in and quickly fattened him up since he ate like a pig haha. He weighs 12 lbs now but he still looks as skinny as a rail. We thought he was an Ocicat at first but now we're sure he's a silver Bengal mix with a mackerel tabby coat pattern. He's definitely the smartest cat we've ever had, extremely energetic, and even gets in the shower when it's turned on! Our other cat is an orange Egyptian Mau but she is a lot older and doesn't like him much because he's always trying to play with her haha. Thanks for the video!

[@Electric_Foxstudio_Animations]

More cat fax yiss

[@Carole2Kittens]

So many regular cats need homes 🏡. Not a fan of a wild cat crossed with the domestic cat. They are quite beautiful though. Very good information here 👍-so interesting.

[@p.l.g3190]

I was thinking this exactly! Now, if a Bengal wandered up to my house and wanted to live with me, I certainly would not turn him away, unless of course the current ruler of the house, my black cat of indeterminate breed but royal bearing, said no. I did find myself thinking that 15 grand would help an awful lot of homeless domestic cats. Man, I hate to be the killjoy, but I feel compelled to speak up for kitties like my Rudy. He was a "free to good home" baby, and has been a loyal, loving and all-around wonderful companion.

[@Carole2Kittens]

@@p.l.g3190 Yes I know what you mean. I have a brother and sister who needed a good home and they helped my heart heal after loosing my rescue cat who was my faithful 💔companion of 16 years. All were free.

[@p.l.g3190]

@@Carole2Kittens So glad you have them! Free kitties are very nice - some of the best, Ithink. . 😻

[@TheresaWebster-rz5ny]

Application want a Bengal tiger cat not a kitten don't decide for other not b your decision

[@rupayannath8974]

As a bengali i can say that none of them in this video are pure bengal cats . All are hybrids. In Bengal cats are of many colours and textures but the playfulness matches with them

[@elaineseery9140]

I have 2 siblings dad a benal mum a beautiful black smoke mainecoon. they look like bengal cats but both are really sweet and gentle they are very vocal and were so naughty as kittens but much calmer now they are great hunters too no more rodents in my garden they get on well with dogs and children very gentle cats

[@kellynnd5361]

i just picked up a pair of half sibling girls, they're 5th gen, one being a snow mink and the other a pretty brown. they're not my first experience with a hybrid, which is why we decided to get them, when we realized our elderly tuxes(one a barn cat and the other a rescue) were nearing the rainbow bridge. sadly one tux went down in oct to cancer(14.5 years) and the other one to renal failure yesterday(17.5 years). coming home with that now empty carrier for the final time yesterday was brutal, and having the two new girls helped(we only got them a couple of days ago and they were kept separate). my previous one who helped raising the tuxes, was a F1 hybrid of a bobcat/siamese, a definitely unplanned accident, when her purebred mom got out in her first heat. she lived to the ripe old age of 19 going on 20 and was a serious handful until the day she went. she had the exact same traits listed for the bengals, plus a few more because of how close she was to the wild side, and it's because of her we decided on bengals this time. people need to understand the risks and benefits of how many generations removed they are from the wildcat side and how much work they require because of the personality traits that come with a more recent hybrid species. it's just like with different dog breed have different requirements, from working dogs to giant lap dog danes, you need to consider what you're willing to do to keep them happy... or you're going to have issues and a very unhappy owner of your life.

[@rocioaguilera3555]

I had a white cat who loved to swim. The exception that makes the rule.

[@winnifredtorrence8418]

We adopted a free kitten and the 1st 2 times we took her to the vet they remarked that she looked like she had some Bengal in her. Then when we had our internet installed one of the techs picked it out too. No way to tell for sure other than a DNA test but after watching some videos on Bengal cats, she sure is convincing.

[@traceyemro7608]

I have a question about my cat that is not a Bengal but I have such a delima that I am at my witts end, may I ask?

[@SlovenCathrin]

I think normal domestic tabbies from shelters oughto be given a chance! As jackson galaxy often advocates.

[@TheresaWebster-rz5ny]

Ppl should do what they want not what you think

[@Kittykittyskittyskittys]

Hello

[@ThePurringJournal]

Hi!

[@TerryHarp65pj]

Thanks!

[@ThePurringJournal]

Thank you for your PAWsome support!

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

Hi , we have just got two kitten half bengal half siamese , they are 21 weeks old and gosh thet are very naughty , but they are very loved ! they both love water and not fazed by water in fact attracted by it , and our intention is to take them out on a harness , following all vaccinations are completed and chipped and castrated , yes thay are very expensive but are wonderful we highly recommend them if our kittens are anything to go by as they want love all the time !

[@TheresaWebster-rz5ny]

That's what I want a naughty cat no seriously my one cat is sassy I love to watch her and laugh it's fun .😊

[@2124bella]

Bengals are not considered hybrid only the first generation is technically a hybrid. Once the cat is 4 generations from ALC it is considered a domestic breed.

[@gailharris4013]

Mine is a Bengal mix with tuxedo ❤

[@michelleridgway45]

Bengals are beautiful, thank you for sharing , but in my country they are not allowed.

[@SlovenCathrin]

Same. I think being part wild they should be free. When ppl buy bengals deprives other normal breeds of being adopted :(

[@JustinChoi]

According to the Agriculture, Fishery, and Conservation Department of Hong Kong, Bengal cats can be imported if documentation certifying that the cat is of 5th or above 5th generations of domestic ancestry is provided.

[@angiewilliams5875]

I love Bengal cats

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

I have two, and yes, they're a handful!

[@TheresaWebster-rz5ny]

Exactly what I want someone or 2 who needs me. 😊

[@aheleebanerjee5988]

That's me !

[@heartmommyinpa]

Got mine 3 weeks ago

[@memorylanemodelcars]

A Very Unique thing About Bengal& Bengal Crosses is their Head Shape is Sort of Triangular Pyramid Shape if you Picture A Truangle Pyramid Lying on its Side Top of Head two points which Angle Down Below Lower Jaw (Not incluyding Ears just the Head)

[@Su-jk5ve]

I'm definitely adopting a Bengal cat because it's WAY cheaper than going to a breeder like for adopting it's a couple hundred dollars

[@PEACEBRINGER8959]

We got a bangal,Russian blue tabby hes a lovely cat.

[@CrisTina-tp2jg]

There was a time where all cats were wild.

[@MarwaAYOUBI-sd8hb]

i got the silver bengal cat

[@felixkostur723]

most of the time ii heard "Mango cats"

[@allyburg7145]

Bengals are outdoor cats I would not get one if you live in a flat

[@livingstone8347]

After point number 1 just waiting to see how many times the fact it's a hybrid is brought up.

[@coolnvigilantoutreach9418]

If the bengal is the Rolls Royce, then the savannah is the bentley continental

[@_Abra_Kadabra_]

What does this imply? I don't know anything about cars, but curious about the two breeds of cats...

[@turidhelenkjnvik5491]

I have subs

[@pamelamays4186]

I'm sure it may be possible to adopt a Bengal Cat from a shelter or cat rescue organization.

[@LawyerCalhoun1]

I adopted two 1 year old Bengals from a shelter. They were a bonded pair. The original owner gave them up when she gave birth to triplets. For both cats, I made a shelter donation of $750

[@sharoneuleenlammersgivenna7986]

It's not just mine that looks like it has letters in its fur.

[@mindshiftmastermind6520]

AMC to the moon

[@jaynebailey1729]

Pasha is my seal lynx bengal. He’s an anti bengal. He’s the laziest cat ever. A hot water bottle with legs I call him 😂😂

[@Catlily5]

Cute but unethical.

[@mrdelaney4440]

America, where you can own a literal tiger but bengal cats a big no no 😂

[@sidetracked2007]

Thanks for the info. You need help with redundancy.

[@yahyahaidar5474]

Hey I took my cat to the vet and they said that he's fine but they gave him some ear drops we give him two drops twice a day so fluffy will hopefully be fine

[@shawnsaunders9730]

It is most likely what your feeding. Just be careful of medications. We feed a holistically formulated food to our Cheetohs. It keeps them out of the vet.😁

[@hjander]

Consider adopting a cat instead of buying a Bengal.

[@Thomasnmi]

Opt to adopt

[@patrickpat8878]

In Quebec Canada we can possess a F5 since ever , but since the last 5 years it’s now legal to possess any bread of BENGALS as long as you have an enclosed yard that the cat cannot escape and it must be approved by a veterinarian, and also you can possess a CARACAL too , same condition..