Although their leopard-esque coats hint at an ancient ancestry, Bengal cats are genetic newcomers. Created by a California cat breeder in 1963, the Bengal is a cross-breed between the domestic cat ...

With a striking coat that makes it look like a leopard or jaguar, it’s no wonder the Bengal elicits oohs and ... And while not a lap cat, per se, they are affectionate and loyal.

For example, F1 Bengal cats are 50% Asian leopard cat and 50% domestic cat ... your Oriental shorthair is likely to curl in your lap, purring the entire time. So, how loud are Oriental shorthair ...

He desperately tried to find the Bengal feline - a cross between an Asian leopard cat and a black California tomcat - but presumed she was stolen because the breed can fetch up to a whopping £1,700.