🐈 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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🐈⬛ Sphynx
Temperament
Energetic, mischievous, intensely social, attention-seeking. Sphynx cats often follow their humans like dogs and can be jealous of a single owner's attention.
Exercise
Very active. Need play, climbing, mental enrichment. Many do well with another cat for company.
Grooming
Surprisingly high. Weekly bathing is essential — skin oils that fur normally absorbs build up on the skin. Wipe ears weekly. Sphynx feel cold easily and may need sweaters in winter.
Health
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM — DNA test). Skin issues. Heat sensitivity (sunburn risk). Dental disease.
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