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Bengal Cats

A spotted, athletic hybrid breed descended from the Asian leopard cat; very high energy.

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OriginUnited States (Asian leopard cat crossed with domestic cats, from 1963)Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeCompanion and show catWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
TemperamentCurious, athletic and affectionate; fully domestic in nature despite the wild lookWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Average Weight3.6–6.8 kgNote: ≈8–15 lb; males are larger.Daily Pawschecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Lifespan12–17 yearsDaily Pawschecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Exercise NeedsHigh: needs climbing space, play and daily stimulationDaily Pawschecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence

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