Bengal Colors and Patterns
Read about the magic of Bengal coat colors published by Bengals Illustrated magazine!
The current version has been updated as of 1/10/2024.
The article is a detailed explanation of the science behind all the wonderful coat colors that have been created in Bengal cats. It also explains the genetics of the colors for a more in depth understanding of how they came to be.
Dive into the mesmerizing realm of Bengal cat colors! This article unveils the magic of genetics, exploring Agouti, Brown (Chocolate), Colorpoint Restriction, Dilution, Silver, Snow, and Charcoal. With a keen focus on color panels, breeding insights through Punnett Square, and the five main color categories, it's a comprehensive guide for Bengal cat aficionados. Seamlessly blending magic and logic, this article is a captivating journey into the unique world of Bengal feline genetics!
The current version has been updated as of 1/10/2024.
The article is a detailed explanation of the science behind all the wonderful coat colors that have been created in Bengal cats. It also explains the genetics of the colors for a more in depth understanding of how they came to be.
Dive into the mesmerizing realm of Bengal cat colors! This article unveils the magic of genetics, exploring Agouti, Brown (Chocolate), Colorpoint Restriction, Dilution, Silver, Snow, and Charcoal. With a keen focus on color panels, breeding insights through Punnett Square, and the five main color categories, it's a comprehensive guide for Bengal cat aficionados. Seamlessly blending magic and logic, this article is a captivating journey into the unique world of Bengal feline genetics!
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Bengal Cat Colors
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Bengal Cat Patterns
Bengals 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.
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.