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This is not a full Bengal cat vs Exotic SH
battle but a comparison of the character as demonstrated in the taking
of a photograph of fine examples of these different breeds. The Bengal
cat is thought of as relatively active and alert, while perhaps at the
opposite end of the spectrum the Persian group of cats of which the
Exotic Shorthair is one (a shorthaired ultra Persian in effect) are
laid back and sometimes a little unkindly thought of as part of the
furniture. In other words they do relatively little, are amiable and
well suited to fuill-time indoor life. I think the video shows the
difference admirably. It is not often that we get the chance to place
two cats from contrasting breeds under the same circumstances and see
how each reacts. It does tell a story, I think. And it is better than a
verbal description of personality.
Let's
look at what a couple of experts says about the character or
personality if these cat breeds. The breed standard emphasises that the
Bengal cat must
not be challenging. This is a throwback to the early days I think when
some Bengal cats were difficult. They are after all wild cat hybrids
but the modern Bengals are very much domestic cats. They are smart and intelligence translates into curiosity which further translates
into activity. Gloria Stephens (legacy of the cat) quotes TICA breed
standard for the Bengal: confident, alert and curious.
The Exotic Shorthair is bundled together with Persians and pointed
Persians (Himalayans). Gloria says that these cats are laid back for
the most part. They are happiest lounging and being decorative. That
says it all. Of course there will be variation from cat to individual
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