Bengal cat

Bengal Cat
A female Bengal cat with tricolored rosettes and a clear coat
Origin	United States
Foundation bloodstock	Egyptian Mau, Abyssinian, and others (domestic); Asian leopard cat (wild)
Breed standards
CFA	standard
FIFe	standard
TICA	standard
WCF	standard
ACF	standard
ACFA/CAA	standard
CCA-AFC	standard
GCCF	standard
NZCF	standard
Feline hybrid (Felis catus × Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis)

The Bengal cat is a breed of hybrid cat created from crossing of an Asian leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) with domestic cats, especially the spotted Egyptian Mau. It is then usually bred with a breed that demonstrates a friendlier personality, because after breeding a domesticated cat with a wildcat, its friendly personality may not manifest in the kitten. The breed's name derives from the leopard cat's taxonomic name.

Bengals have varying appearances. Their coats range from spots, rosettes, arrowhead markings, to marbling.