{"id":157572,"date":"2022-07-14T12:18:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:18:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:18:38","slug":"are-silver-bengals-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Are silver Bengals rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Are_silver_Bengals_rare\" title=\"Are silver Bengals rare?\">Are silver Bengals rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_a_smoke_Bengal\" title=\"What is a smoke Bengal?\">What is a smoke Bengal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_much_does_a_silver_Bengal_cost\" title=\"How much does a silver Bengal cost?\">How much does a silver Bengal cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Do_silver_Bengals_have_glitter\" title=\"Do silver Bengals have glitter?\">Do silver Bengals have glitter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_a_silver_Bengal\" title=\"What is a silver Bengal?\">What is a silver Bengal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_Bengal_cat_colors\" title=\"What is the rarest Bengal cat colors?\">What is the rarest Bengal cat colors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_much_is_a_silver_Bengal_cat\" title=\"How much is a silver Bengal cat?\">How much is a silver Bengal cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Are_silver_charcoal_Bengals_rare\" title=\"Are silver charcoal Bengals rare?\">Are silver charcoal Bengals rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_do_I_get_the_silver_Bengal\" title=\"How do I get the silver Bengal?\">How do I get the silver Bengal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_a_Bengal_mix\" title=\"How do you tell if your cat is a Bengal mix?\">How do you tell if your cat is a Bengal mix?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_a_Bengal_a_mix_of\" title=\"What is a Bengal a mix of?\">What is a Bengal a mix of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_do_Bengal_noises_mean\" title=\"What do Bengal noises mean?\">What do Bengal noises mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_a_charcoal_Bengal\" title=\"What is a charcoal Bengal?\">What is a charcoal Bengal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_much_is_a_Bengal_mix_worth\" title=\"How much is a Bengal mix worth?\">How much is a Bengal mix worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_Bengal_cat_color\" title=\"What is the rarest Bengal cat color?\">What is the rarest Bengal cat color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Do_all_Bengals_have_glitter\" title=\"Do all Bengals have glitter?\">Do all Bengals have glitter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_makes_a_silver_Bengal_cat\" title=\"What makes a silver Bengal cat?\">What makes a silver Bengal cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Can_Bengal_cats_be_silver\" title=\"Can Bengal cats be silver?\">Can Bengal cats be silver?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_does_a_silver_Bengal_look_like\" title=\"What does a silver Bengal look like?\">What does a silver Bengal look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_much_is_a_silver_Bengal_cat_worth\" title=\"How much is a silver Bengal cat worth?\">How much is a silver Bengal cat worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Are_blue_Bengals_rare\" title=\"Are blue Bengals rare?\">Are blue Bengals rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_Colours_do_Bengal_cats_come_in\" title=\"What Colours do Bengal cats come in?\">What Colours do Bengal cats come in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_of_cat\" title=\"What is the rarest color of cat?\">What is the rarest color of cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#Can_Bengal_cats_be_GREY\" title=\"Can Bengal cats be GREY?\">Can Bengal cats be GREY?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-silver-bengals-rare\/#How_much_does_a_silver_Bengal_cat_cost\" title=\"How much does a silver Bengal cat cost?\">How much does a silver Bengal cat cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_silver_Bengals_rare\"><\/span>Are silver Bengals rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silver Bengals are <b>one of the rare versions of this exotic and unique breed and are well-liked for their stark and unusual appearance of markings. Although they can be mixed with other Bengal colors, the Silver version can also be melanistic or solid silver.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_smoke_Bengal\"><\/span>What is a smoke Bengal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As for the spots, they can be faint dark brown to black and can sometimes only be seen in natural sunlight. A smoke Bengal is <b>the silver variation of a melanistic. If you&#8217;re looking for a mini black panther, this color of Bengal would be your best bet!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_silver_Bengal_cost\"><\/span>How much does a silver Bengal cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a pet Bengal kitten, the current average price is <b>$1,500  $3,000 (USD) when buying from a good breeder. Several factors affect this price, including the kitten&#8217;s traits, what the breeder includes with the kitten, and most importantly, the level of breeder care that went into raising the kitten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_silver_Bengals_have_glitter\"><\/span>Do silver Bengals have glitter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Silver Bengals have a silvery white glitter. There is a different type of glitter that only reflects in the tip o,f the hair. This type of glitter is caused by light reflecting off of a tiny reflective substance embedded in the tip of the hair.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_silver_Bengal\"><\/span>What is a silver Bengal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#SilverBengals are <b>a fairly new breed of #Bengal cats. They were originally crossbred from a traditional Bengal and a #Silver cat as Silver spotted American Short Hair or Egyptian mau. The patterns can be marbled or in the form of rosettes or spots. Silver bengals reminds us beutiful wild cat &#8211; Snow Leopard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Bengal_cat_colors\"><\/span>What is the rarest Bengal cat colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black colored Bengals are rare and less popular amongst breeders because this color variation is not approved by the associations. As for the spots, they can be faint dark brown to black and can sometimes only be seen in natural sunlight. A smoke Bengal is the silver variation of a melanistic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_silver_Bengal_cat\"><\/span>How much is a silver Bengal cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silver Bengals, because they are rarer, can be more expensive than other versions of the breed. Most Bengal pricing <b>starts at $1,400 and goes up to $3,000. However, some breeders start higher at $3,000 and go up to $5,000 or more. Those who want to breed the cats will need breeder rights which can cost thousands more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_silver_charcoal_Bengals_rare\"><\/span>Are silver charcoal Bengals rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are certainly rarer than their brown counterparts, owing to their first appearance in the breed in the 1990s. A silver Bengal cat that carries both inhibitor genes will be rarer still and more sought after.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_the_silver_Bengal\"><\/span>How do I get the silver Bengal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<li>Requires genotype: CS\/ CS which is two Siamese color-point genes.<\/li>\n<li>Each partner needs to carry at least one Siamese color-point gene.<\/li>\n<li>Kittens born white with lightest coloring will have vivid blue eyes.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_a_Bengal_mix\"><\/span>How do you tell if your cat is a Bengal mix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Is My Cat A Bengal Or A Bengal Mix?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Unfortunately, to distinguish a purebred Bengal you need appropriate paperwork from a breeder or possibly a genetic test.  <\/li>\n<li>The markings on your cat&#8217;s coat will determine if they look like a Bengal.  <\/li>\n<li>The chances of coming across a purebred Bengal in a shelter are slim to none.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Bengal_a_mix_of\"><\/span>What is a Bengal a mix of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bengals are a hybrid cat breed. In the early 1900s, breeders crossed domestic felines with <b>Asian leopard cats, a small, wild species native to Southeast Asia. Asian leopard cats  also known as Felis bengalensis, which is where Bengal comes from  are known for having a slender build and wild appearance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_Bengal_noises_mean\"><\/span>What do Bengal noises mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bengal cat noises <b>in older cats could mean anxiety, while in younger ones could indicate hunger or loneliness. Quick and short meows are usually cries for affection and attention. Conversely, long meows can signify that your cat is either annoyed or in pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_charcoal_Bengal\"><\/span>What is a charcoal Bengal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quick Summary. Charcoal Bengals sport <b>an unusual coat marking of a darker face mask and dark thick dorsal stripe (cape). This charcoal pattern is produced by the combination of a domestic cat non-agouti variant and an Asian Leopard Cat agouti variant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Bengal_mix_worth\"><\/span>How much is a Bengal mix worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silver Bengals, because they are rarer, can be more expensive than other versions of the breed. Most Bengal pricing <b>starts at $1,400 and goes up to $3,000. However, some breeders start higher at $3,000 and go up to $5,000 or more. Those who want to breed the cats will need breeder rights which can cost thousands more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Bengal_cat_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest Bengal cat color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$1,500-$2,000: A good average price. $2,000-$2,500: On the higher side, but still a very fair price for a Bengal kitten in 2022. Likely from an established breeder with decent demand. Over $2,500: On the very high end of kitten prices, possibly from a cattery with champion bloodlines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_Bengals_have_glitter\"><\/span>Do all Bengals have glitter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not all Bengals are lucky enough to have this amazing phenomenon we call Bengal glitter but on the ones that are, it resembles golden or silvery shimmering flakes, and sometimes even copper or platinum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_silver_Bengal_cat\"><\/span>What makes a silver Bengal cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silver Bengals were created in the hybrid breed during the 1990s. They are the result of <b>the cross of a Bengal with a cross of an American shorthair feline. While most people think of Silver as being a separate color, it is considered by professionals to be a lack of color. This is caused by an inhibitory gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bengal_cats_be_silver\"><\/span>Can Bengal cats be silver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Silver Bengal cats come in different shades with backgrounds varying from white to a very dark steel color. Silvers can also be found in any other color combination: Silver Snow, Silver Charcoal, Blue Silver, etc A silver Bengal also has: As little tarnish (yellow\/rusty brown) in the coat as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_silver_Bengal_look_like\"><\/span>What does a silver Bengal look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silver Bengals were created in the hybrid breed during the 1990s. They are the result of <b>the cross of a Bengal with a cross of an American shorthair feline. While most people think of Silver as being a separate color, it is considered by professionals to be a lack of color. This is caused by an inhibitory gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_silver_Bengal_cat_worth\"><\/span>How much is a silver Bengal cat worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Silver Bengal cat This gene inhibits any warm colors and gives an <b>almost white base coat contrasted with striking dark markings. The silver color was added to TICA championship in 2004 for the Bengal breed. Silver Bengal cats come in different shades with backgrounds varying from white to a very dark steel color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blue_Bengals_rare\"><\/span>Are blue Bengals rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Blue Bengal is <b>one of the rarest forms of Bengal.<\/b> That is one reason for its rarity. Some things to look for in a Blue Bengal are some peachy undertones in the steel-blue ground color, blue markings that won&#8217;t turn black and have no black, and a dark gray tipped tail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colours_do_Bengal_cats_come_in\"><\/span>What Colours do Bengal cats come in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Bengals are <b>black and brown, but their coats can have a variety of colors, including silver, charcoal, and even blue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_of_cat\"><\/span>What is the rarest color of cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are certainly rarer than their brown counterparts, owing to their first appearance in the breed in the 1990s. A silver Bengal cat that carries both inhibitor genes will be rarer still and more sought after.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bengal_cats_be_GREY\"><\/span>Can Bengal cats be GREY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silver Bengals are <b>one of the rare versions of this exotic and unique breed and are well-liked for their stark and unusual appearance of markings. Although they can be mixed with other Bengal colors, the Silver version can also be melanistic or solid silver.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_silver_Bengal_cat_cost\"><\/span>How much does a silver Bengal cat cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a pet Bengal kitten, the current average price is <b>$1,500  $3,000 (USD) when buying from a good breeder. Several factors affect this price, including the kitten&#8217;s traits, what the breeder includes with the kitten, and most importantly, the level of breeder care that went into raising the kitten.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are silver Bengals rare?What is a smoke Bengal?How much does a silver Bengal cost?Do silver Bengals have glitter?What is a silver Bengal?What is the rarest Bengal cat colors?How much is a silver Bengal cat?Are silver charcoal Bengals rare?How do I get the silver Bengal?How do you tell if your cat is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-157572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157572"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157572\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}