I recently had the pleasure of cat sitting my first Bengal named Myko. For those who follow my Cat-stagram feed you will have seen some videos I took of this handsome boy.

Myko was a joy to visit every day and he always had something to say (big talker). Highly intelligent and almost dog like Myko would follow me around and wait for his opportunity to sit on my lap, usually upside down. He is also a very curious, active cat and loved his supervised outdoor time in the garden.

The Bengal coat comes in a multitude of beautiful colors and some coats can be spotted, marbled or have rosettes.  “The Bengal was developed to try to meet that desire for a wild look in a safe way by crossing small wild Asian Leopard Cats and domestic shorthairs. Jean S. Mill began the Bengal breeding program in 1963, and Bengals today descend from cats bred by her in the early 1980s.”

Spotted beauty

Myko shows his beautiful profile and eyes

Cuddle time!

Belly rubs please!

The Bengal is a gorgeous, active, intelligent cat that needs lots of interaction and attention. Before considering this breed do your research first as the Bengal is not for everyone. If you decide to bring a Bengal into your life please check rescues, consider fostering and or adoption from your local animal shelter as they will turn up in the shelter system, either due to owner surrenders, abandonment or as strays.