Are bengal cats mean?
Any cat who hasn’t been properly socialized as a kitten can be aggressive, usually it’s because they are frightened rather than a cat being mean. With Bengal’s with a high percentage of Asian Leopard Cat in them such as an F1 or F2, you can have more behavioural issues than you would with one with very little Leopard Cat in them. This is why they should only be bred by someone who knows what they are doing! In fact that’s the same with all pedigree cats, you’ll only get a cat with a fantastic disposition if it has been socialized properly and handled carefully from birth. If you’re looking for a Bengal or any pedigree cat visit the breeder and see what their own adult cats are like with people and you’ll have a good idea of what you might get. Oh and cat shows are a great place to do this as you’ll see how the cats handle themselves under stress as well as seeing many examples of the same breed, bred and raised by different breeders. Find the one that suits you and you should have no t
