Marble Bengal Cat Markings

If the light catches a bengal cat s coat the right way it can look glittery.

Marble bengal cat markings. Odds are if you ve seen a bengal cat. We do not breed classic tabbies we only breed bengals. Bengal cat patterns 101 1. The rosettes however can have a light brown color in them as well.

In the same way that spotted bengal cats have asymmetrical markings marbled bengal cats do too. It seems that each generation of marble bengals just keeps getting better. This makes it quite easy if you re wondering whether or not your marbled fur baby is a bengal. All the other breeds we mentioned have a symmetrical pattern on both of their sides but bengals don t and this is unique to the bengal breed.

This dilute colour is not found in the wild cat species and therefore currently not considered for inclusion in the breed. Silvers have pewter to jet black markings on a clear silver background. The most recognizable characteristic is likely their striking distinct markings. The patterns on both tabbies pictured are both symmetrical.

These marbled bengals are often referred to as tri colored marbles. The silver bengal is the most recent addition to the bengal breed s accepted colors. These cats have inherited these spots from their leopard ancestors. Check for a spotted coat.

A desirable bengal marbled pattern will look similar to a classic but it is stretched out along the spine and sides of the kitten cat with asymmetrical markings using the spine as the axis. I e background color the marble markings and another color outlining the markings. They too can be either spotted rosetted or marbled and again as with all bengal cats a high degree of contrast is most desirable. The bengal breed s most distinctive physical feature is their beautiful spotted coat though sometimes their coats will be marbled.

Most associations that have a bengal breed standard do give preference to marbles that have three or more shades. The markings on their coat are always dark which provide a dramatic contrast. Bengals coats are short silky and have an iridescent effect. The blue bengal s pattern and markings will never turn black.

This colour tends to have a buttery peachy toned background colour with bluish gray spotted or marbled pattern. The marble bengal cats make for great pets but aren t much appreciated in pet shows. All bengals will without exception have a spotted coat.