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A Snow Bengal Marquis Shows Off the Fanciest Collar at Court

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Blue eyes the color of a winter sky look out from a creamy face with faint tan markings, and a vast lace ruff surrounds him like a snowflake. This snow Bengal marquis wears a navy velvet doublet decorated with gold braid and rows of small gold fastenings, and one gold-trimmed shoulder shows at the edge. The painter has softly traced the faint spots and stripes that hide in his pale fur, and the dark backdrop makes the lace almost sparkle.

Bengal cats come from a hybrid ancestry of domestic cats and a small wild Asian leopard cat, though pet Bengals today are fully domestic and have been bred for generations. Snow Bengals are pale with blue or aqua eyes. They are energetic, athletic and very curious, and they often enjoy climbing, running and even playing in water. They do best with lots of enrichment, such as tall cat trees, interactive toys and structured play. A bored Bengal can invent his own entertainment, which might involve your curtains, so keeping him busy is kind to everyone.

The marquis looks gentle, dignified and a bit amused, as if he is quietly planning an elegant leap onto the highest shelf in the palace. We trust the lace will survive. If not, he will simply pretend it was always meant to be that way.

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