Silver Spotted Bengal Cat Guide
When you are thinking about getting a Bengal cat as a pet, you are more than likely going to have a whole lot of questions and if you don’t, there are always some that always seem to pop up. More often than not, these questions are related to the multiple variations in the Bengal cats coat colors, as well as the different types of markings that they have. That being said, one of the more popular questions that always seems to pop up is, what exactly is a silver Bengal cat? Here is everything that you will need to know about silver Bengal cats.
Higher Degree of Color Within the Bengal Cat Breed
If you are still learning about the Bengal cat breed, you will quickly discover that Bengal cats naturally have a much higher degree of color intensity than any other breed of ‘pet’ cats available. What is most commonly referred to as the Bengal cats ‘ground color’, is able to range from a silver-gray, all the way to a sandy buff type of color. You will also discover very bright and rufous tones within the brown spotted Bengal cats.
When it comes to the more traditional brown Bengal cats, they are always going to have either green or gold eyes, which tend to match their various brown tones, and you can rest assured that you will never see this variety of Bengal cat with blue eyes. As for their spots, marbling, or rosettes, their colors are going to range between black and light brown. There is even one particular type of brown-spotted Bengal cat who will have a background color that will have a golden glow to it.
Regardless of what the tone or color of your Bengal cat is, all of the patterns on a pure-breed Bengal cat are going to have an extremely high degree of contrast when compared to other domesticated cats.
Along with some of the most intense color variations of all pets, Bengal cats also have what is commonly referred to as ‘glitter’. The glitter that the Bengal cat coat has makes it look as though somebody has sprinkled them with a little bit of gold dust that is going to beautifully shimmer whenever they are in the sunlight. This is a beautiful trait that is only seen in Bengal cats, so try not to get confused with a healthy sheen that can be found in some of the healthy coats of regular domesticated cats.
Besides, the glitter that you will find in a Bengal cat’s coat will look very different than just a cat with a healthy sheen. This glitter that Bengal cats have is actually caused by actual flecks of gold that you will be able to see on the actual shafts of their hairs. While most Bengal cats are going to have this special glitter in their coats, not every single Bengal cat is going to be considered to be a ‘glittered’ Bengal cat.
If you are wondering what the most popular color in Bengal cats seems to be, that would be the traditional brown Bengal cat. This variation seems to be the most looked for color with the Bengal cat breed, as well as the ones most often chose to be kept as pets.
The perfect example of the Bengal cat’s high degree of color intensity is going to be the very rare Snot Bengal cat, which are also referred to as either the Seal Minks, the Seal Sepia, and the Seal Lynx Points. All three variations of these Bengal cats are going to be a creamy white color. These three will also have various contrasting colors which range from a rich nutmeg, to a pewter coloring. What makes the Lynx Point even more special, is that it will always have blue eyes.
As for the Seal Sepia and the Seal Minks, the colors of their eyes can be either gold, green, or copper, all 100% dependent upon their genetics. Many of the Lynx Points are actually born completely white but develop their beautiful coloring and patterns as they slowly mature to adults. Both the Seal and Sepia Minks Bengal cats are normally going to be born with all of their patterns already visible.
The Silver Bengal Breed
Being one of the newest additions to the Bengal cat family, Silver Bengals have become one of the accepted colors of Bengal cats by Bengal cat breeders. What makes Silver Bengal cats so popular, is that they are going to have markings that ranges from pewter to jet black, but on a very silver background coat. As with other varieties of Bengal cats, Silver Bengals can have either rosettes, spots, or be marbled. This special coloring allows the Silver Bengal cat to have an exceptionally high degree of coloring contrast within their coats. As you can imagine, this higher degree of coloring contrast, makes them much more sought after, hence they are going to be much more expensive than some of the other Bengal cat varieties available.
To be considered a true Silver Bengal cat, it must be 100% free of what is commonly known as a ‘tarnish’. A tarnish is considered to be any type of yellowing or browning within the cat’s coat color or pattern. The main reason why tarnish is thought to be undesirable, is because is going to diminish the quality and contrast of the Bengal cat’s coat.
When it comes to the Silver Bengal cat, it can be extremely hard to find a breeder that is not charging an arm and a leg for their kittens. Since the Silver Bengal cat has some of the most drastic contrast when it comes to their coat and markings, this makes them much more beautiful, hence much more desirable. Because of this, people who are in the market for a Silver Bengal cat are willing to pay a much higher price for them when compared to some of the other varieties of Bengal cats, some of which can cost upwards of $10,000.
