Love Me Asian Leopard Cat
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Love Me Asian Leopard Cat
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I've always liked cats but never had one as a pet due to a cat allergy. So normally I acknowledge meeting them but quickly move on. That is, until I came across this beautiful Asian Leopard Cat the other day. This beautiful male Asian Leopard Cat had a wonderful temperment and the owner said he was "hypo-allergenic" as apparently he had "hair" rather than the usual cat fur. So I took the risk and pet him and was delighted to find I didn't sneeze all the way home.
The Bengal is a hybrid breed of domestic cat. Bengals result from crossing a domestic feline with an Asian leopard cat (ALC), Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis.
The name "Bengal cat" was derived from the taxonomic name of the Asian leopard cat (P. b. bengalensis), and not from the more distantly related Bengal tiger. They have a "wild" appearance with large spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the ALC, but once separated by at least four generations from the original crossing possess a gentle domestic cat temperament.
Bengal cats have "wild-looking" markings, such as large spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly, and a body structure reminiscent of the leopard cat. A Bengal's rosetted spots occur only on the back and sides, with stripes elsewhere. The breed typically also features "mascara" (horizontal striping alongside the eyes), and foreleg striping.
The Bengal cat is usually either classed as brown-spotted or snow-spotted (although there are more colours, brown and snow are the only colours of Bengal that the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (UK) recognize). Within brown Bengals, there are either marble or spotted markings. Included in the spotted variation is rosetted, which consists of a spot with a dark line surrounding it. Snow Bengals are also either marble or spotted, but are also divided into blue-eyed or any other colour eyes.
The International Cat Association recognizes several Bengal colours (brown, seal lynx point, mink, sepia, silver) and patterns (spotted and marbled) for competition and shows. In the New Traits class, other colours may be shown, as well as longhairs.
Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
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Comments (25)
Cathy MONNIER
Wonderful image: colors and texture !!! A great work, Barbara ! (I love your artwork, your gallery is beautiful )
Phyllis Kaltenbach
OK, I just have to give this beautiful "Bengal Cat" and his beautiful pelt a great big V/F! If you ever find a Bengal Cat looking for a home, please let me know.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Phyllis! I'm so pleased you love this Bengal cat. I have never come across another one but if I do and it's available I'll be sure to let you know.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
So pretty! Congratulations, Barbara, your wonderful image has been featured on "Fuzzy, Warm and Soft"!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
What a beautiful image of this beautiful Bengal Cat, Barbara. OurBengal would never accept anyone but our son, his partner and my husband and myself. We loved her dearly, but she made having company a whole new experience. She would tease them and jump at them and stalk them to their bedroom at night And growl at them while she ate out of their hands. She was the first one to the door, when the doorbell rang and then growl at them. And they all took photos. The markings on this beautiful animal are perfect!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Phyllis for your lovely comment! This Bengal does not belong to me, but I could certainly tell his elderly owner adored him. It sounds like your Bengal was quite the character! :)
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Dan Marinescu for featuring "Love Me Asian Leopard Cat" in the Premium FAA Artist group! Much appreciated.
Christel Roelandt
This is so so beautiful, Barbara!! First of all what a superb cat - I love cats :) - and then the whole composition, so wonderfully done!! Thanks for the info too, I am a bit allergic myself, this is very useful. Happy weekend, Christel. L&F
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Navin Noshi for featuring "Love Me Asian Leopard Cat" in the SHOW Case your FEATURED ART group! Much appreciated.
Joan-Violet Stretch
A beautiful cat, a lovely photo, great background setting
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Joan-Violet so much for your kind comment! I thought this feline was a beauty too. Very regal.
Fraida Gutovich
What a stunning image Barbara! I adore Bengals........they are little miniatures of their much larger cousins!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Fraida! This was the first time I had seen a Bengal cat and must admit, to me, it was the most beautiful feline I'd ever seen.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Barbara Chichester for featuring "Love Me Asian Leopard Cat" in the MOTIVATION MEDITATION AND INSPIRATION group! Very much appreciated. :)
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Randy Rosenberger for featuring "Love Me Asian Leopard Cat" in the Wisconsin and Flower and Scenery Group! I appreciate the honour! Barbara
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Barbara, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery !
RC DeWinter
Big AWWWW factor, Barbara, congrats on your WFS feature.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Gina! I'm normally not a cat person but this fellow captured my attention. He had so much personality and his master said that he acted more like a dog than a cat.
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Nina Stavlund for featuring "Love Me Asian Leopard Cat" in the Cats are Lovable Group! Very much appreciated. :)
Nina Stavlund
A gorgeous kitty and lovely texture work. Thanks for the description too. Featured in ♥ Cats are Lovable ♥ :o)
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