Weight

Bengal weight chart

A stunning hybrid breed with wild leopard-like spots and a highly active, dog-like personality. Bengals love water, climbing, and interactive play.

Energetic, athletic, water-loving.

Adult reference weight is 8 to 15 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 16 years.

Breed record origin is United States.

Bengal

How much does a Bengal weigh?

Typical weight, then the reference range under it.
AgeFemaleMale
8 weeks2 lb1.6 to 2.52 lb1.6 to 2.5
12 weeks3.1 lb2.6 to 3.53.4 lb2.8 to 3.9
16 weeks4.1 lb3.5 to 4.64.6 lb4.1 to 5.4
20 weeks4.9 lb4.4 to 5.55.9 lb5.2 to 6.7
24 weeks5.5 lb5.1 to 6.26.9 lb6.2 to 7.8
30 weeks6.1 lb5.5 to 6.68.3 lb7.3 to 8.9
36 weeks6.6 lb6 to 7.48.8 lb7.9 to 9.9
42 weeks6.5 lb5.8 to 7.19.4 lb8.4 to 10.2
1 year6.7 lb5.9 to 7.79.5 lb8.3 to 10.8
15 months7.1 lb6.4 to 7.810.1 lb9.2 to 11
18 months7.3 lb6.4 to 8.69.9 lb8.8 to 11.4

Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.

WALTHAM growth curve validated for adult weight 2-7kg (Salt et al. 2022). Pair with BCS checks.

The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset

Food

High-protein, grain-free diet to support athletic build.

Home

Needs tall cat trees, running wheels, puzzle toys; many enjoy leash walking.

Company

Very people-oriented; hates being ignored.

Coat

Weekly brushing; short glitter coat sheds minimally.

What tends to stress them

  • Boredom
  • Lack of stimulation
  • Small spaces

Breed risks to mention to a vet

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Progressive retinal atrophy

A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.

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