Bengal Colors and Patterns
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Read my article about the magic of Bengal coat colors as published by Bengals Illustrated magazine!
It is a detailed explanation of the science behind all the wonderful coat colors that have been created in Bengal cats. This article explains the genetics of the colors for a more in depth understanding of how they came to be. It's Not All Black and White: The Magic of Bengal Cat Colors |
Another article I wrote for AZ Animals show visualizations of Bengal cat colors.
I am a freelance writer for AZ Animals. Here are some more articles I wrote about Bengals. Are Bengal Cats Hypoallergenic? Bengal Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Bengal Cats Live Bengal Cat vs. British Shorthair Cat: Key Differences Between the Breeds Explained |
PatternsBengals can come in one of two patterns: Spotted and Marble. Spotted patterns can range from small spots of a single color to large rosettes with dark outlines and lighter centers. Spots can even be connected together along the top of the back called “chaining.” Spots should NOT run together to form vertical bars. Marble patterns can be “open” with a lot of the background color showing or “closed” with little of the background color showing. Some marbles are considered “sheeted” which means that they have little to no background color showing through the pattern on the body. Both patterns should flow in a horizontal fashion with little to no vertical striping. Stripes that run vertically on the body behind the front legs are called “rib bars.”
Because of the great many interpretations by breeders of the different Bengal show standards AND their own personal preferences, Bengals have become one of the most unique looking (and acting) pets in the world. Bengals come in a myriad of colors, helping to make each cat different in their own way. No two Bengals will never look exactly the same, just like big leopards in the wild. In the colors sections, there are many examples of both spotted and marbled patterns. 
Nemera Bon Que Dior – brown spotted Bengal
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Colors
Bengals come in many different colors. Here we have three shades of brown spotted and one blue spotted.
Click the links to visit each Bengal cat color page!
Brown Spotted / Marble Bengals Snow Spotted / Marble Bengals Silver Spotted / Marble Bengals Dilute/Blue Spotted / Marble Bengals Charcoal Spotted / Marble Bengals Solid/Melanistic Spotted / Marble Bengals Chocolate and Cinnamon Spotted / Marble Bengals 
Nemera King of Rock n Roll – brown marble Bengal
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Did you know?
Some Bengals have hollow hairs mixed into their fur.
These hairs reflect light and give the Bengal a very special shine!
This is called “glitter.”
Some Bengals have hairs mixed into their fur that have white tips.
This is called “ticking.” This trait is undesirable in show.
Some Bengals have hollow hairs mixed into their fur.
These hairs reflect light and give the Bengal a very special shine!
This is called “glitter.”
Some Bengals have hairs mixed into their fur that have white tips.
This is called “ticking.” This trait is undesirable in show.
