tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post8180806043620813459..comments2010-06-16T04:46:13.132-07:00Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519409844284574079noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-54910391010672706942010-06-16T04:46:13.060-07:002010-06-16T04:46:13.060-07:00I have to female &quot;moggies&quot; both of which are 2.5 years old and a male Bengal cross breed his mum was a full Bengal and Dad a (rather determined) black and white moggy. He has the Bengal spots all the way down his back and the ringed tail just with white splodges in areas, kind of looks like he walked under a ladder when someone was painting.<br />He does make a broader range of noises than my girls and in many ways is much more affectionate, so much so that when he wants a cuddle, he will go to ANY lengths to get that cuddle. For example he is currently trying to bite my nose and head-butt me in a bid for attention, almost asking, how dare I use the computer when he clearly requires attention! He is a lovely little boy, only 4 months old but already showing the muscle structure of a wildcat. He loves to climb, the second we let him out the door he was straight up the blossom tree in my garden - although getting down was a task I had to help him with. <br />Sadly he doesn’t seem to get on with his adopted big sisters, I&#39;m not sure whether it is him playing, rather aggressively, or whether he is trying to take over their territory but they are gentle soles who would rather flee than fight so we haven’t had any major fights yet. We did have him &#39;snipped&#39; two weeks ago so hoping his spraying and chasing will soon die down a bit. <br /><br />He is accident prone, mainly as he is so active, and has taken on the sole responsibility for ridding the world of bees. This has resulted in many swollen paws, but he carries on regardless with his mission. <br /><br />Rossi won’t get into water if I&#39;m not already in it, which causes problems when in the bath. His balance isn’t good enough yet to just perch on the edge of the bath so usually falls in, but at least he ends up smelling nice for a few hours. <br /><br />One thing to be aware of is how naughty they can be. If anything bumps in the night, I can guarantee that it was Rossi and his acrobatics that caused it. I&#39;ve given up on vases and ornaments in the living room (or any other room for that matter) as they end up smashed/eaten/urinated on/used as a football or general weapon of destruction. He will make a run for it the second I open the front door and has no fear, darting around the street right into roads. Obviously this is a concern for when he learns the back gate can be climbed. We will just have to be vigilant when that happens.<br /><br />All in all, he is a wonderful cat with a very apparent &#39;wild side&#39; even though he is a cross breed. The genes must be strong as I have never known a cat like it. I wouldn’t have him any other way, well, maybe i would change the urinating on the other cats beds bit, but that’s all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-52891100663449045282008-12-08T19:08:00.000-08:002008-12-08T19:08:00.000-08:00My name is Chris<BR/><BR/>I live in port macquarie NSW, Australia.<BR/><BR/>I own a female Silver Seal Mink Marbled Bengal Toyger. ( POSSUM )<BR/><BR/>She is an amazing animal always ready to play or hunt day or night.<BR/><BR/>She loves to meet people at the door and is more than willing to take a chunk out of your leg, hand or arm as you walk by, unaware of the toyger stalking you....<BR/><BR/>I also like to play stalking games with her....<BR/>Wait till she is crashed out somewhere and find a good hiding spot out of her sight, make a noise to wake her and let her see you peering at her from behind the corner of the lounge......holy crap you had better run cause by the time you are out of the crouch position she has already taken a piece out of you somewhere and is looking for seconds.....<BR/><BR/>I am a little concerned as she hates water unless its in her drinking dish, and even then she loves to tip it over...<BR/><BR/>and<BR/><BR/>She doesn't meow.....these cats are supposed to be very vocal but(possum) my cat does not meow loud its more like an under your breathe growl. She isn't angry she growls when im giving her food and petting her. I would say it's more like a very very loud perrrrr.<BR/><BR/>I called her possum because she loves to climb up things, and yes if you happen to be in the way she will climb up you, claws and all !<BR/><BR/>But this is what makes having one of these animals very special..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-35022289123170054552008-10-25T12:11:00.000-07:002008-10-25T12:11:00.000-07:00I Have Two Male bengals,Yes they may be a little loud at times,and yes they do love water.But they are wonderful they are very sweet. when I am in my recliner at night my boys are right their with me all 38 pounds. I would not have it ant other way.And Yes they do follow me every where in the house.when I come home they are right there at the door to great me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com