Description:
Bengals are long, lean, and very muscular. Their hind legs are longer than the forelegs, with the shoulders being very muscular. The top line of the back should be curved with the tail set low. The head should look wild or feral, rather than domestic. The whisker pads should be puffy, the ears small and rounded and pointed forward, the eyes large and round and set widely apart. The coat of the Bengal cat is short and tight with a thick, soft texture.

Characteristics and Temperament:
The Bengal cats are happy, active, interactive and extremely intelligent cats. Every domestic cat breed has its unique features, and the exotic heritage of the Bengal cat can be seen in their every day activities.  What sets Bengal cats apart and makes them a joy to have around are their unusual traits. Most of these traits relate back to the Bengal's wild heritage, including their fascination with water.