Bengal

The Bengal cat is a domesticated cat breed developed from a cross between the Asian leopard cat and domestic cats, particularly the spotted Egyptian Mau. The breed's name is derived from the scientific name of the leopard cat. Bengals have a wild look due to their leopard cat lineage, and their coats may feature spots, rosettes, arrowhead markings, or marbling. They are an active breed that requires a lot of exercise and play.

The Bengal cat is the only domestic cat breed with rosette markings. The Bengal is most commonly associated with its most popular color: the Brown spotted/rosetted Bengal. Despite this, Bengals come in a broad range of markings and hues. A Bengal can be red, brown, black, ticking, grey, spotted, rosetted, or cloudy, even within the Brown spotted/rosetted group. The Bengal Cat's similarity to a leopard astounds many people. Bengal markings are among the most variegated and distinctive of household cats. A "clouded bengal" is a Bengal cat with a huge rosetted coat and a great contrast in colour.

The Bengal is a spotted cat breed that ranges in size from medium to giant. Bengals are tall and thin. Because of their strong frames, Bengals are bigger than the usual house cat. Breeders have recently began selective breeding to produce Bengal cats that are similar in size to the original Asian leopard cat. Cashmere Bengal cats varies in size from medium to enormous, with males often being bigger than females.