Fun Bengal Quiz

1.

The Bengal comes only in 3 colours; brown, snow and silver
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Whilst those colours are the only recognised ones for championship status, there are also blues, charcoals, melanistics, cinnamons and smokes

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2.

Many established breeds went into the creation of the Bengal breed
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
including American Shorthairs, Abysinians, Egyptian Maus, to name a few!

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3.

Bengals are very active cats and like to know what is going on the household
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
they are especially nosey when you bring home the shopping!

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4.

The Bengal is a healthy breed with no predisposition to health issues
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency are well known to affect the breed, make sure your new addition is from a breeder carrying out the correct screening and testing procedures

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5.

Bengals are wild cats, often displaying agressive behaviour
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Whilst any poorly raised cat can revert to a feral state, the Bengal is no more or less agressive than many other breeds when raised correctly from birth

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6.

The Bengal is recognised by every feline registering body in the world
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Bengals are still not an accepted breed within one of the oldest cat registries, the Cat Fanciers Association. This is due to their wild cat ancestry

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7.

All Bengal colours are able to compete for Championship titles at cat shows
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
As yet, the snow marbled Bengal is still awaiting championship recognition by the GCCF here in the UK

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8.

All snow Bnegals have blue eyes
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The Seal Lynx Bengals do, but the Minks have green and the Sepias have Hazel

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9.

Bengals have to be fed a raw diet
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Whilst many owners and breeder choose this method of feeding, all of our kittens and Champions are raised, from weaning, on Royal Canin dry food

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10.

When bred and raised correctly, the Bengal is one of the most loving and exotic looking breeds of cat with huge diversity in markings and colour
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Although only recognised in Spotted or Marbled, spots can range from small to huge open rosettes and marbles can range from an almost solid covering to an intricate maze of swirls and streaks. Brown is from tawny to rich rufus red, snow from indestinguishable to extreme (almost black on white in appearance), silver are from a dark bluey colour to a cutting edge steel.

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Fun Bengal Quiz

The Bengal comes only in 3 colours; brown, snow and silver

Many established breeds went into the creation of the Bengal breed

Bengals are very active cats and like to know what is going on the household

The Bengal is a healthy breed with no predisposition to health issues

Bengals are wild cats, often displaying agressive behaviour

The Bengal is recognised by every feline registering body in the world

All Bengal colours are able to compete for Championship titles at cat shows

All snow Bnegals have blue eyes

Bengals have to be fed a raw diet

When bred and raised correctly, the Bengal is one of the most loving and exotic looking breeds of cat with huge diversity in markings and colour