What Is Rose Bengal?

Wide, modified tapered head with a rounded profile. The head shape is longer and narrower. The head is slightly smaller in proportion to the entire body, but it should not be too exaggerated. The cranium forms a gentle curve behind the ears and slides down to the neck. The jaws of adult male cats are wide. The head should look wilder than other domestic cats.

Bengal

TICA Bengal Ocelot Standard (100 points)

HEAD ....................................... ......... 35 points

Head 35 points

The traditional colors, including Brown / Silver / Snow, are all accepted. Brown (brown, gold) and Silver (silver) are common color lines, the dominant gene is relatively single, not much to say.

It must be mentioned that the Snow color, which is often referred to as the Snow Leopard line, is not likely to be directly distinguished from the fur color in terms of appearance. Snow leopards can be divided into

Spots shall be random, or aligned horizontally. Rosettes showing two distinct colors or shades, such as paw print shaped, arrowhead shaped, doughnut or half-doughnut shaped or clustered are preferred to single spotting but not required.

Speckles should be randomly or horizontally aligned. The pattern should show two distinct colors or shades of color. It can have claw-shaped patterns, arrow-shaped patterns, fried doughnut patterns, or two half-circles combined into a circle pattern. The concentrated pattern is better than the single pattern, but not both It's required.

Contrast with ground color must be extreme, giving distinct pattern and sharp edges.

The contrast with the background color should be large, showing obvious patterns and sharp pattern edges.

Strong, bold chin strap and mascara markings desirable.

Black lip lines that stand out like applying black eye mascara are satisfactory.

Virtually white undersides and belly desirable.

The almost white undercoat and belly are satisfactory. -Note that the description of belly coat color in the standard is Virtually (nearly, almost) and not Actually, so it must be stated that the closer the white belly is, the better, because wild ALC is white belly. However, a SBT Bengal leopard with a truly pure white belly requires more consideration of its actual gene bank. The "near-white" abdomen of the SBT leopard cat should actually consist of the color of the white under coat and the fused outer coat. The outer coat in the abdomen is allowed to fade to a certain extent, making the entire abdomen look It feels very white, that is, it achieves the purpose of breeding "wild appearance".

There is another important question about "LOCKET". The English interpretation is "pendant". I have researched it for a long time before finally combining it with some dog standards before I finally figured it out. This is the "skylight" that our people talk about. Meaning. I will write another article about "Skylight" to help everyone understand.

Blotchy horizontal shoulder streaks, spotted legs and spotted or rosetted tail are desirable.

Horizontal streaks on the shoulders, speckles on the limbs, and dotted or ring-shaped patterns on the tail are all acceptable.

Belly must be spotted.

The abdomen must be speckled.

About the following: The introduction of The Marbled Pattern / Brown Tabby / Seal Sepia Tabby / Seal Mink Tabby / Seal Lynx Point, I have omitted all of them, I will not easily get involved in marble and snow leopard leopard cats. I will first focus on the breeding work of my existing golden leopard line, and do a good job of golden leopard breeding.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Bengal ocelot general

The goal of the Bengal breeding program is to create a domestic cat which has physical features distinctive to the small forestdwelling wild cats, and with the loving, dependable temperament of the domestic cat.

The ultimate goal of Bengal ocelot breeding is to create a cute, stable and stable domestic cat with the gorgeous appearance of a small jungle feral cat (essentially, ALC).

Keeping this goal in mind, judges shall give special merit to those characteristics in the appearance of the Bengal which are distinct from those found in other domestic cat breeds. The Bengal cat should visibly appear different from other domestic cats.

In order to achieve the ideal perfection in mind, the referee will give special rewards to Bengal cats who have significantly different characteristics from ordinary domestic cats. Bengal ocelots should have characteristics that are significantly different from those of domestic cats of other breeds.

It's basic appearance should resemble a small, forest dwelling wild cat.

The bengal ocelot should look like a small jungle feral cat.

A Bengal cat is an athletic animal, alert to its surroundings; a friendly, curious, confident cat with strength, agility, balance and grace.

The Bengal ocelot is a sport-loving animal that is always vigilant about its surroundings; it is also an animal that combines friendliness, curiosity, self-confidence and strength, agility, balance, and elegant movements.

It is a medium to large cat which exhibits a very muscular and solid build. Females are generally smaller than males and exhibit proportionately similar qualities.

This is a medium to large breed, known for its powerful muscular feel and compact structure. Usually female cats are smaller than male cats, but often have better proportions.

Its wide nose and prominent whisker pads and large oval, almost round eyes in a slightly small head enhance the wild appearance and expressive nocturnal look.

Bengal leopard cats have a wide nose, prominent towering beards, oval and even large round eyes, gathered on a relatively small head, making them look more wild, and at the same time enhancing their charm at night.

Its very slight, to nearly straight, concave profile and relatively short ears with wide base and rounded tips add to the Bengal's distinctive and unique appearance.

The side of the head of the Bengal leopard cat has a nearly linear light depression (refer to the profile description in the standard). Their relatively short ears and wide ear roots, and relatively round ear tips make them look unique and unique.

The coat area is one of the most distinguishing features of the Bengal cat. The short, dense coat, displaying either a randomly spotted or marbled pattern, has a uniquely soft and silky feel.

The short and dense bengal leopard cat, especially soft fur and silky touch, plus random dot-like or marble-patterned coats are the most prominent features of this breed.

The coat may be glittered or not glittered, with neither type to be given preference. A thick, low-set, medium-length tail adds balance to the cat.

Whether the coat has a silver tip (see the description of Coat in the standard) is not good or bad. A thick, low-tailed root and medium-length tail increase the balance of the cat.

ALLOWANCES: Smaller size, in balanced proportion, of females. Slightly longer coat in kittens.

Jowls in adult males. Eyes slightly almond shaped.

Permitted parts: Female cats are allowed to be relatively small, but have good and balanced proportions. Kittens are allowed to have longer coats. Adult male cats are allowed to have gills. The eyes are allowed to be slightly almond-shaped.

WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS: Belly not spotted. Paw pads not consistent with their color group description, or paw pads not all of the same color.

Is the leopard cat a wild animal?

Yes or no. The term "leopard cat" actually refers to two kinds of cats, one is a wild Asian leopard cat (a small wild cat with a leopard-like pattern), and the other is an Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat undergoing inter-species breeding The new breed of domestic cats, and the leopard cats we refer to here refer to this new breed of domestic cats (the line breed cat SBT-also the new breed of domestic cats recognized by TICA), so our "leopard cat" is not wild animals. Our leopard cats have the pedigree of Asian leopard cats, and have leopard prints that are even more beautiful than Asian leopard cats. Their wild appearance and superb bouncing and climbing ability, but because they have passed at least four generations and home Cats or the process of cross-breeding with SBT, so it is no longer wild, and has become a pet cat suitable for family breeding.

Why Bengal is translated as "Leopard Cat"? I heard that some people abroad also use Serval- cats to cultivate leopard cats. Is this true?

We translate "Bengal" into "Ocelot" instead of Bangladeshi cat, Bangladesh leopard cat or Bangladesh leopard cat. This is because Bengal has two meanings in English. One means "Bangladesh". Second, it is commonly known as "ALC". We use the common meaning of Bengal as "ALC"-translate Bengal into leopard cat (ALC is commonly known as "leopard cat" in the Chinese world, and "Bengal" in the English world). If it is translated into a Bangladesh leopard cat or a Bangladesh leopard cat, it will not become "BengalBengal" if it is translated back into English! But if it is translated into a Bangladesh cat, it will obviously only notice that "Bangladesh "It ignores the meaning of it and it is actually a common name for a wild cat, which is not very good. Some people may say that in this way, the leopard cat has two meanings of the Asian leopard cat and the breed domestic cat (leopard cat), which may cause confusion in use. Yes, it does cause confusion in use, but this confusion was deliberately created by the breeder who breeds the Bengal breed of cats, which fully indicates that Bengal is a new breed of domestic cats developed by "ALC" (also pointed out that only The talent developed from ALC is called Bengal-Ocelot). If other breeders use other wild cats (such as Serval-Serval-there are also breeders in the United States and Canada who try to breed another domestic cat from Serval-Savannahs called "Poor Cheetah" or "Prairie Cat" , But has not yet been recognized by any international cat association.) Another new domestic cat was raised based on the model of Bengal, but this domestic cat cannot be called Bengal (leopard cat).

Is the basic breed cat (FG) also a domestic cat (Ocelot) recognized by TICA?

No. Basic breeding cats are used as "seeds" for breeding breed breeding cats (SBT), because basic breeding cats are still physically defective (male cats cannot reproduce) and their personality cannot meet the Leopard cat standards issued by TICA. The Cat Association does not recognize the basic breed as an ocelot. The breed cat (SBT) is a new breed of domestic cat recognized by TICA-the leopard cat, and can also participate in any cat exhibition organized by the association as an leopard cat.

Can lynx cats breed with domestic cats of other breeds?

This depends on the personal preferences of the cat friend. If you like the appearance and personality of the Leopard Cat disclosed in the TICA Leopard Cat Standard or you want to have a breed of Leopard Cat recognized by the International Cat Association, then you should not arbitrarily breed the Leopard Cat with other breeds of domestic cats. It doesn't matter. The breeding process of leopard cats is long and planned. Breeders carefully select appropriate breeding cats (ALC, basic breed cats, breed breed cats, other breeds of domestic cats) according to leopard cat standards, and gradually eliminate the inappropriate cats, and then gradually modify them. The cat's personality and appearance characteristics can finally breed a cat of the lineage-the leopard cat. Therefore, we can say that the breed cat is the breed that is closest to the standard of the ocelot and recognized by the Cat Association. In the registration rules of an ocelot, a cat can be registered as an ocelot, which must meet two requirements at the same time. The first is its first three generations of patrilineal and maternal.

Bengal ocelot

No cat must be an Asian Leopard Cat (ALC)-that is, it must be a cat from F4 onwards. The second is that none of its first three generations of patrilineal and maternal cats are domestic cats of other breeds or Meek cats that are not registered in the International Cat Association. The reason for this is mainly to ensure that the registered ocelot meets to a certain extent the [Ocelot Standard] issued by the Association. If you pair the ocelot with other domestic cats, not only will you lose the unique appearance and personality of the ocelot, but you will not be recognized by TICA and registered as an ocelot and participate in cat exhibitions as an ocelot. It is worth mentioning that although the above-mentioned next-generation cat produced by mixing with other domestic cats (or ALC) can not be registered as an ocelot, it can be registered as [Mix cat] because of the uniqueness of the ocelot breeding process. TICA specifically allows mixed-generation cats of the previous generation of ocelots, which can be registered as the [Mix cats] in the ocelot family-the codes of AOT, BOT, COT, A1T, etc. are used to reveal its pedigree source for breeders and Cat friends understand the origin of this ocelot. However, if the cats of the previous generation are mixed with any cats that are not registered by the International Cat Association, the offspring of this cat cannot be registered as a leopard cat in TICA anyway.

How big is the leopard cat?

Ocelot is a medium to large cat species. The size of an ocelot may vary considerably among individuals. Because the leopard cat is a cross-bred offspring between ALC and domestic cats, it may inherit the Asian leopard cat's larger body size than ordinary cats (but rarely can it be as large as ALC), or it may be inherited from ordinary domestic cats. Body type or somewhere in between. Female cats typically weigh between 3.5 and 4.5 kilograms, while male cats often weigh more than 7 kilograms. Because the leopard cat is relatively slender, even if it weighs as much as a normal domestic cat, it will look larger than a normal domestic cat.

What's the character of a leopard cat?

An ocelot should be confident, lively, and friendly without indifference and nerves. A pure ocelot should have the same self-confidence and alertness as a sportsman, have a strong curiosity about things, and should not be aggressive but a peace activist. Of course, the personality of any cat is affected by his growing environment. The cat in the cat house lives with us. We are not cats, so our cats are very close to people.

Is the leopard cat meek?

When answering this question, we can discuss [basic breed cat-FG] and [line breed cat-SBT] for discussion:

Basic breed cats: Basic breed cats tend to be fierce because they have more ALC bloodlines. Therefore, it is not recommended that ordinary families breed basic breed cats as pets. They should be raised by experienced breeders. We should note that the birth of the basic breed cat is not for people to think of it as a [pet cat], but for the breeding of the [breed cat]. TICA did not recognize the base cat as the "Ocelot", but it determined it

Bengal ocelot

It is a [Mix cat] used to breed ocelots in the ocelot family.

Strain breed cats: Strain breed cats are what we call [new breeds of family pet cats-leopard cats]. Usually breed cats have a very gentle and obedient personality. This is because in the process of breeding breed cats, cats will usually eliminate cats with unqualified personality. After all, the leopard cats in the TICA cat breed standard must be Tame and highly obedient. Earlier breeders in the era of lack of breeding cats, hybrids of ALC, basic breeding cats and domestic cats (mostly breeding with breeding cats rather than domestic cats). The purpose of this is to cultivate a family pet leopard cat that is ideal in appearance and personality. The breeder systematically selects domestic cats with ideal personality, such as with highly confident and gentle cat breeds, and does not choose the more popular Siamese cats-so we can also say that the Leopard cat's personality is It is a combination of the excellent characteristics of the domestic cats of various breeds. If the leopard cats raised in this way do not meet the expectations, they will be eliminated and the cats that meet the expectations will be bred again until the leopard cat's personality meets the goals set by the breeder (such as tame, highly obedient, curiosity and alertness, Clever, etc.) and breeding of leopard cats is considered successful only after they have a high degree of genetic stability (they can inherit these personality traits stably to the next generation). Therefore, the breed cats are quite suitable as pet cats and can be a good companion for humans. In foreign countries, many people who have raised leopard cats believe that leopard cats are like dogs and have a good interactive relationship with their owners.

Can an ocelot train to obey orders?

can. Ocelots are more obedient than other breeds of domestic cats. After training, they can perform the actions you want (such as standing or sitting) like dogs, or they can be trained to take them out for a walk or to follow They play the game "I lose you pick".

Does the leopard cat really like water?

Yes or no. The Asian leopard cat really likes water to swim, but it does not mean that its descendants-the leopard cat also likes water to swim. Whether an ocelot likes water depends on whether it has inherited its ancestors-Asian leopard cats love water. It is generally believed that the fewer generations between the leopard cat and its ancestor, the Asian leopard cat, the more likely they are to love water. An ocelot who loves water can take a bath and play with the owner, which is quite interesting.

Can I occasionally play the ocelot outside the house?

It is recommended that you better put him on a rope before taking it outdoors, and it is best not to leave it alone outside the house. Such a beautiful cat can be easily stolen and cause it to be stolen. In addition, many cats die under the wheel every year, so unless you have proper safety measures, just stay at home.

Is it safe for children to get along with leopard cats?

Ocelots are very gentle and irritable, so they can play with young children within the reach of your eyesight, and you don't need to worry about the dangers of children's improper actions. However, it is not recommended to let children get alone with leopard cats, because it is not appropriate for anyone to get an animal (dog or cat, etc.) alone with the child. No matter how good-tempered an animal, there will be accidental anger. Any unexpected risks should be accepted.

Can the leopard cat live peacefully with other pets?

can. Ocelot is a pacifist and will not take the initiative to attack other pets. It can get along well with other pets (cats or dogs or ...). However, cats are inherently domain-conscious, so it is recommended that when we are about to welcome an leopard cat, we should first let it stay in the cat cage for one or two weeks, and let other pets in the family become familiar with his existence before letting him Come out familiar with the environment. When you want to keep an ocelot with other pets, you should consider: 1. Does the original pet have a strong domain awareness or a strong possessiveness to the owner, and cannot accommodate the existence of the ocelot? 2. Whether the original pet is "food" for the cat, such as the regret of keeping birds or mice with the leopard cat, you can only blame yourself.

Will the leopard cat lose hair?

Yes, but because its coat is shorter than that of domestic cats, there is less trouble caused by hair loss.

Does the leopard cat use cat litter to eat dry cat food?

Will do. Remember-leopard cats are also cats, and they also use cat litter, any dry food for cats, and canned food. On feeding, supplies and food for its use

Bengal ocelot

Things are the same as ordinary domestic cats.

Is the leopard cat healthy? Is there a genetic disorder?

Leopard cats are different from some breed cats born with genetic defects. They are bred from domestic cats (such as American short or Egyptian cats) and Asian leopard cats. This means that they have a broader The gene bank avoids hereditary diseases caused by inbreeding. This is different from some breeds of cats due to genetic mutations (abnormalities) and inbreeding, which makes them prone to certain defects such as easy tearing, strabismus, and ear diseases. Ocelot's body is robust due to inheriting the ancestry of its wild ancestors, and so far no reports of hereditary diseases or defects have appeared.

Does the leopard cat exercise a lot? Does it need a lot of space to raise it?

The ocelot has an athlete-like physique, and its muscles and bouncing power are reminiscent of the need for a lot of exercise to satisfy, so it will think that it needs a lot of space to raise. Ocelots need exercise, but not people with large houses to raise them, because the movement of cats is vertical movement instead of horizontal movement like a dog, so as long as the environment is increased, the cat can jump up and down vertically. Under the facilities, even if the space is not large, the cat can have sufficient movement. For example, we can order multiple boards on the wall to create a space that can jump vertically, or use cleverly designed bookshelves, wardrobes and other spaces to jump up and down, or design a cat's air corridor. Because ocelots like to stay high, they make full use of the three-dimensional space, and even if they are small, they can live happily.