Bengal cat
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The Bengal cat is a breed of hybrid cat created from crossing of an Asian leopard cat, with domestic cats, especially the spotted Egyptian Mau. It is then usually bred with a breed that demonstrates a friendlier personality, because after breeding a domesticated cat with a wildcat, its friendly personality may not manifest in the kitten. The breed's name derives from the leopard cat's taxonomic name.
A charcoal Bengal kitten, with white "goggle" markings, and black rosettes.
A brown Bengal cat stalking. This cat displays rosettes and spotting typical of the breed. Bengals have longer rear legs and carry their tails low.
A brown marble Bengal being judged at a TICA show (2013)
The International Cat Association (TICA) is considered the world's largest genetic cat registry. Originally a North American organization, it now has a worldwide presence. The organization has a genetic registry for pedigreed and household pet cats and is one of the world's largest sanctioning bodies for cat shows.
A TICA judge evaluates a 2-year-old Birman Alter at a show in Albuquerque, NM
TICA judges narrow down their top cats by deciding Best of Color, Division and Breed out of all the competing cats.