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There are a lot of people out there that might be interested in having a cat join their family, however, due to the fact that they tend to be allergic to cats, it makes it tougher for them to end up bringing home a cat that might be ideal for them.
This is why the question for them is are there any cats out there that are hypoallergenic? That’s a pretty broad question and that is what we will try to answer for you in this post. In particular we will try to answer one of the more common questions about Bengal cats, are they hypoallergenic? In this post we will cover:
When it comes to the basics of answering that question you will discover that the Bengal cat is one that is a long, medium to somewhat large sized cat and that they are extremely muscular as compared to other domestic cats. Their heads and muzzle are broad and they have nice high cheekbones with whisker pads that are more pronounced than their domestic cousins. They have beautiful eyes that are rounder and wider than other cats and they have dark marks around their eyes and their ears are small with rounded tips.
The grace that this cat has, is one characteristic that is often held in high regard and one of their most positive characteristics. They also have a great ability to move extremely quietly and with graceful stealth that makes them a very interesting cat to own. This is because they have back legs that are a little longer than their front legs and this makes their hind ends a little higher than that of their shoulders. This is a feature that helps to emphasize the Bengal cat’s “wild cat” appearance that they have become famous for. Their muscular and athletic build is one of their most defining features.
Another interesting thing about their appearance is that often they will have a trait that has been called “glittering”, this is what often makes their coats look like they’ve been dusted with some sort of pearl or gold dust. This is a natural trait that has a way of enhancing the natural beauty of the Bengal cat.
Finally, Bengal cats have beautiful markings that vary a lot from cat to cat. They have spots and rosettes along with stripes that can develop into a variety of different patterns and makes their coats extremely exotic looking. Their spots and rosettes are the markings that make each Bengal unique and sets them apart from other domestic cats. Another feature about their coat is that it is extremely lush and short so it makes them ideal for those who are looking for cats that don’t shed a lot and don’t require a lot of grooming.
Bengal cats do have what’s called a “feral lineage”, and because of this, they often receive a bad reputation of being extremely difficult to handle. However, anyone who owns a Bengal cat knows that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Breeders and owners a like all insist that Bengal cats are tamed easily from birth and have extremely affectionate personalities. But, for those looking for lap cats, they won’t find that with a Bengal cat.
They do however, love human company and they will very often stay very close to their family members and will follow them all over the place just to make sure that they are always involved with what their family members are doing.
Bengal cats are a cat breed that truly enjoy the company of children. This is probably because children are so full of energy much like they are and by nature, they are attracted to children. The reason for this is that Bengal cats love to play and children give them that opportunity.
There is one trait in particular that comes from the Bengal cat’s wild ancestry and that they still maintain their strong hunting and tracking instincts. Bengal cats love to hunt down and catch any kind of small land animal along with some water dwelling animals. This is because it’s Asian ancestors have been honing in on hunting fish and other small animals in the wild for centuries. This is one genetic trait that is extremely prevalent in domestic Bengal cats.
Often though the house trained Bengal will turn that hunting instinct into a more playful form. Often they will be seen swimming right along with their family members in a swimming pool, love to follow them into the bath or shower or just can be found playing with whatever they can in a sink, toilet or their water bowl.
Bengal cats are high energy cats and it’s important that they are allowed to have plenty of play time. They also tend to enjoy high places so it’s important that they have a home that gives them spots in the home that are high up so they can enjoy places up high and then have the opportunity to jump down from those higher locations. This means it’s always a good idea to put away any objects you might not want broken.
Check out this cute Bengal and it’s wonderful personality!
Now to the question that a lot of people ask about Bengal cats when they are considering bringing one home. That is are they hypoallergenic? Many people may like cats but because they tend to be allergic to them they stay away from bringing one home. No doubt there are some who use the term “hypoallergenic” pet and wonder how that might apply to cats.
Well, truth be told, there actually are some cat breeds that do exist that might be considered to be somewhat “hypoallerginc” or low allergy cats. This is mainly because these particular cats do produce fewer allergens than most other cats. Bengal cats happen to be on that small list of cats.
The reason why people often are allergic to cats is because they all produce what’s known as pet dander . This pet dander contains a common allergen that is said to affect about 10% of the population that are allergic to cats. This allergen is a protein called Fel d 1 and it is found in all cat saliva.
Bengal cats are one of the few breeds who produces less of this protein in their saliva and this is why a lot of people seem to be able to adopt a Bengal cat into their homes without suffering a lot of the common symptoms that many allergy suffers deal with.
Technically however, there really are no domestic cats that are 100% hypoallergenic. No matter how you look at it all cats, including Bengal cats do produce some sort of dander, so this means that you will never find a cat that is totally free of dander or is a totally allergen free cat. However, if you are willing to put up with minor symptoms of a cat allergy, a Bengal cat would be one of the ideal cats to bring into your home.
So did this post help answer your question about whether not Bengal cats are hypoallergenic? Please let us know by posting your comment below. We’d love to hear from you.
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