The
source of the notes on the picture above is TICA breed standard in
part. The other notes are from me and a book called The
New Encyclopedia of the Cat by Dr. Fogle.
A full Bengal cat breed standard can be found on TICA's website or, in
the UK, the GCCF
website. The Bengal cat
is medium-large but still classified as substantial, the largest of the
cat body
types. My experience is that they just creep into this
category. My experience also informs me that they are very athletic.
This accounts for the
musculature, broad chest, sturdy boning and long
torso. The body frame allows for lots of leverage when running. The
wild cheetah is the best example of a long and flexible body frame
designed for speed (see Cheetah Speed).
The ears should be medium to small with a wide base and rounded tips.
Ear tufts are unwanted in the Bengal. Dr. Fogle says that the back of
the ears have ocelli. These are the light colored markings found on
wild cats as a defensive mechanism. I think that Dr. Fogle is incorrect
as I don't recall seeing ocelli on Bengal cats (I stand to be
corrected).
Under the Bengal cat breed standard the face has high cheekbones and a
full broad muzzle. Breeders
treasure a wild look in the face as much as they treasure a glittered
coat. The classic "M" tabby pattern on the forehead is very
apparent on LOBO. There are also frown lines. The nose is large and
broad. The puffed nose leather is pink. When seen in profile there is a
slight break (more a gentle curve) between the forehead and the nose.
by Dr. Fogle. 
