🐈 Bengal
Temperament
Bold, curious, demanding, vocal. Bengals form deep bonds but are not lap cats — they're busy. Most enjoy water, fetch and harness walks. Without enough stimulation they invent destructive games.
Exercise
High. Need a "catio" or large indoor enclosure, multiple cat trees, interactive toys, food puzzles. Many do well with another energetic cat.
Grooming
Short, glittery coat. Weekly brushing is enough.
Health
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM — DNA test). Progressive retinal atrophy (DNA test). Pyruvate kinase deficiency (DNA test). Generally robust.
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🐈⬛ Siamese
Temperament
Vocal, social, intelligent, demanding. Siamese cats want to be involved in everything you do and will tell you about it loudly. They bond closely with one or two people and don't do well alone all day.
Exercise
Highly active and play-driven. Need interactive toys, vertical space, food puzzles. Many do well with a feline companion to play with.
Grooming
Short, fine coat. Weekly brushing is plenty.
Health
Generally healthy. Watch for: amyloidosis, asthma, dental disease, glaucoma, eyes (some lines have crossed eyes which is harmless), separation anxiety.
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