Cat breed guide
Bengal
The Bengal has a close-lying, silky coat that does not shed heavily and needs weekly brushing. It is confident, curious and athletic, with kitten-like energy into old age, and is often trainable for tricks and leash walking. CFA calls it a good choice for families with children.
Bengal at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 4.5 to 7.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3.5 to 5.5 kg
- Coat
- close-lying, soft and silky, unlikely to mat
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Bengal breed profile, http://cfa.org/breed/bengal/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.