We just picked up this cutie last week from a shelter. She may be between 4 and 12 months of age and we know little else. We are curious to know if she is a marbled Bengal or a beautiful Tabby? Thank you for your help.

ah congratulations on your new kitty - she is lovely!
I'm not an expert, but I dont think she is a bengal. She is lovely though.

Thanks for your reply.

I'm 99% certain that's a beautiful marble tabby. Don't see anything that says bengal to me. THANK YOU for rescuing her!

I'm going to vote Bengal on this one. I've seen marbled tabbies ... and I never saw one that looked like this kitty.

I am with Sherry on this one. Although I don't think 100% bengal, I think your cutie is mostly bengal. If the fur was a little different I wouldn't think twice about saying purebred. The marble pattern is different than your dsh and more towards the bengal marble pattern. She also has a bengal head shape and body structure.

It's usually a clear cut answer. Either yes it's bengal or no its not. With this one I don't think it's so clear cut.

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I am with Sherry on this one. Although I don't think 100% bengal, I think your cutie is mostly bengal. If the fur was a little different I wouldn't think twice about saying purebred. The marble pattern is different than your dsh and more towards the bengal marble pattern. She also has a bengal head shape and body structure.

It's usually a clear cut answer. Either yes it's bengal or no its not. With this one I don't think it's so clear cut.

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I thought Bengal too - but even if she isn't she's beautiful!

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Clare
Hendrix and Jagger, Brown Marble Boys (born 18 August 2013)
Hampshire, UK