We are a small Hobby Breeder in Braintree, Essex

Welcome to the web Site of Solargem Bengals  bred by Frances Wilson in Braintree ESSEX. We are 15 minutes from Stansted on the new A120 and M11 - J8, and 25 minutes from Colchester, and 30 minutes from Chelmsford. ( where to find us) We are a family home where our Bengals live with us as part of the family and raised in the house with lots of  T.L.C, which creates Loveable Temperaments and playful personalities. We Specialise in breeding top quality Brown Spotted/Rosetted, Snow, Marble Bengals. We show our Cats and Kittens with the GCCF and now with TICA.  Because there is a strong demand for our kittens it is advisable to join our waiting list. If you would like to come to see our Bengals,  Please make contact , you are always welcome.

The Bengal Cat : is a distinct, unique breed of spotted domestic cat derived from the ancestral crossing of a domestic cat such as an Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Burmese or Egyptian Mau with an Asian Leopard Cat. The name “Bengal” is derived from the Latin name of the Asian Leopard Cat, Feline Bengalensis. The domestic Bengal has inherited the exotic, stunningly wild spotted pattern from the Asian Leopard Cat, found in the wild in central Asia. This beautiful breed of cat is very loving, affectionate and friendly whilst retaining the uniqueness of it`s wild ancestors. Fourth generation determines the cut off generation for designation as a domestic cat. Any Bengal with an Asian Leopard cat in a three generation pedigree is considered to be a foundation Bengal.

F1 = A.L.C as Parent

F2 = A.L.C as Grandparent

F3 = A.L.C as Great Grandparent

F4 = A.L.C as Great Great Grandparent

A.L.C. = Asian Leopard Cat

Only fourth generation or more Bengals are allowed to compete in cat shows

The Bengal Coat : The Bengal cat has a very soft short coat that is slightly longer in kittens, it is thick and luxurious. The Bengal comes in two coat patterns THE SPOTTED & THE MARBLE, Bengals also come in two basic colours with variations within each  colour, THE BROWN & THE SNOW  (Blue eyed & Any other colour eyed), it is desirable for Bengals cats to have Glitter.

There are other colours such as Silver, Blue & Cinnamon, but these colours are not recognised in this country yet, but are in the USA & other countries. They have to be registered on the Reference Register at this point in time meaning they cannot be shown at G.C.C.F shows, neither can their offspring for 4 generations. These can however be shown in the TICA shows.

BROWN SPOT

BLUE SPOT

BROWN MARBLE

SNOW MARBLE

BLUE EYED SNOW

AOC  SNOW SPOTTED

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