Cashmere Bengal Cats

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As we all know, the word "Cashmere" defines "an incredibly fine, soft wool used in creating garments associated with luxury and elegance." We define the Cashmere Cat in similar terms: "Luxurious, Elegant, Incredibly Soft, and Stunningly Beautiful." The Cashmere is, in fact, the long coated version
of the Bengal Cat -- a breed well known for being exotic in looks and engaging in temperament. Come in and discover The Cashmere Cat, but beware: This exotic beauty may well steal your heart!

Cashmere Bengal History

The goal of creating the Bengal Cat breed was to develop a breed with the personality of the sweetest of domestic cats and the look of the most beautifully spotted of the wild cats. It was the small Asian Leopard wild cat that was bred to domestics to create the foundation this new breed. Initially, a number of mixed breed cats, as well as Maus and Abyssinians were bred to the wild Asian Leopard Cats. Any of these cats, as individuals, might have carried the recessive longhair gene. Thus it is perfectly reasonable that longhaired kittens from short haired Bengal parents have occasionally been occurring in purebred litters since the breed began. Many of those cats used in the founding of the breed also carried recessive genes for "non traditional" Bengal colors, such as blue, as well. Some of these colors have become recognised for show status, and some have fanciers who are working toward their recognition.
In the same way, the longhair or "Cashmere" variety of Bengal has admirers and supporters within the breeder community, and the cats are now being shown in the "New Trait" class with the hope of having them fully accepted for show competition soon.

Cashmere Bengal Owners Library

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Our dear friend Jean Mill is, of course, known as the founder of the Bengal breed. Naturally, we have placed her book at the top of the list. Gene Johnson, another good friend, wrote the first book on Bengal cats, which is placed next. Dr Hamilton is probably the most highly respected and one of the best known veterinarians who employs the use of homeopathy in his practice, and his book is here, too. Accupressure for cats is both a fascinating and effective tool for every cat owner to learn, so we included a volume on that for you, as well. Finally, from the woman who coined the phrase "Natural Rearing" decades before "raw feeding" became popular, Julliette de Bairacli Levy wrote the ultimate guide to medicinal herbs and natural feeding for dogs and cats. Most naturally, it completes the list!

Guide to Owning a Bengal Cat

by: Jean S. Mill

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Getting to know the Bengal cat, 3rd edition

by: Gene Ducote

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Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals

by: Don Hamilton

Release Date: 10/20/1999

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Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure

by: Nancy A Zidonis, Amy Snow

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The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat

by: Juliette de Bairacli Levy

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Little Leopard Cats In Cuddley Plush

WEBKINZ - Leopard

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Ty Spotter - Safari Beanies - Leopard Cub

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Ty Sundar - WWFSnow Leopard

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Plush Baby Snow Leopard Cuddlekins 12"

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Cuddlekins Snow Leopard 30-Inch

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Classic Leopard 10"

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Plush Lexi Leopard Mini Flopsie 8"

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Lil Pack Leap

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Plush Snow Leopard Baby 10"

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Plush Stormy Clouded Leopard 15"

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The Cashmere Personality

The semi long coated Cashmere variety of Bengal is very similar in personality and temperament to their short coated siblings. They are active, curious, typically outgoing, generally companionable with other pets (especially dogs), and highly social. They are often found playing in the sink or shower, and have an "un-cat-like" affinity for water and bathing. Often considered "dog like" in their propensity to retrieve, learn tricks, and follow their owners around from room to room, they are nonetheless "all feline" and require indulgence and training to respond to their excellent leaping skills
(which may well find them suddenly in the middle of your dining room table, or even the top of your refridgerator!)and investigative nature. The Cashmere is perhaps a tad quieter in nature than his short coated brethren, but he is still a cat with a reasonably high energy level, and happiest in a household in which he can be an active participant.

Bengal and Cashmere Cat Clothing and Gift Items

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The Beautiful Cashmere Bengal Calt

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homecarediva homecarediva Apr 9, 2009 @ 12:14 am

Now that is cool! This lens is invited to join The Cool Lens Group - where EACH lens gets VOTES from the admin. One of the coolest and busiest groups is reopened.

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SueNYC SueNYC Nov 20, 2007 @ 2:31 pm

I have the regular sort of Bengal (if there is such a thing). I love the look of the long haired ones. Hope they get accepted soon as they are gorgeous.

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snaz snaz Nov 15, 2007 @ 2:55 am

Terry - Thank you for introducing me to these extraordinary creatures! I can see one of these noble felines in my future. (although, I prefer the short haired Bengal variety) Wow what beautiful cats!

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Lauralbriar Lauralbriar Nov 8, 2007 @ 1:17 pm

These cats are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing on this lens - a real 5 Star Site! Love your collies of course, 1've two tri-colours myself!

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Karendelac Karendelac Oct 27, 2007 @ 10:26 pm

I am passionate about animals and your lens is a solid 5 stars. Please visit my top rated Bird Rescue Lens ~~ I just released a state of the art Titanic lens as well ~~ Please click on Karendelac above, to view them.
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Terry Thistlethwaite has been raising Bengal Cats since 1993 Visit her Avondell Bengals and Cashmeres at http://www.chekia.com (more)

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