Bengals are wild-looking cats—literally. They have more similar symptoms in the wild than in your home, but they are domesticated. Talkative and busy. There are many colors and patterns such as polka dots and stripes. Their name comes from the common name of the Asian leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis. Bengals were bred from wild cats and wild cats. They also get their beautiful patterns from this wild cat.