Bengal Cat Lifespan: How Long Do Bengal Cats Live?

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Bengals: Beloved worldwide, created by crossing Asian leopard cats with domestics in the '60s. Spotted or marbled coats, diverse colors. Stunning!

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Bengals: Popular, unique voices, 500K-1.2M exist, 2K+ breeders. Prices $800-$4K+ based on quality, color, and location.

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Bengal cat lifespan: 12-20 years (average 15). Oldest reported: 34 yrs. Domestic cats live longer, e.g., Creme Puff: 38 yrs. Females live ~2 yrs longer due to fewer health issues. Consider life cycle when choosing Bengal kitten.

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Bengal kitten stage: rapid growth, vital learning phase, lasts a short time, sets foundation for the rest of their life.

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Bengal kittens born blind & deaf, open eyes after 10-14 days. Litter avg. 3-4 kittens, some 9-10. Mother protects fiercely. Beware.

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Kittens (4-6 weeks) learn from environment, play, teeth emerge, try food. Bengal kittens show food aggression from Asian leopard cat ancestors.

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Bengal kittens: 6-12 weeks, fuzzy stage with black guard hairs for camouflage. Crucial time with mom to learn eating, litter, and social skills.

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Bengal kittens reach adolescence at 12 weeks, grow and learn, reveal sleek coat. High energy, need playmate, can be destructive if bored.