Bengal Cat - Biting Force

[HewManHeMan]

Something I've wondered for a little while. Do Bengals have a greater biting force than other cats?

Reason I ask is because short of a medium sized dog, there's been no animal that's managed to 'hurt' me through sheer force (unless it's due to their sharp teeth)

However, my little Bengal's new game is to grab my toe whist I'm in bed; through both a thick wool blanket and a heavy feather duvet. It hurts! Really hurts. And it's sheer compression, not the sharp teeth, so doesn't break the skin.

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Edited by HewManHeMan on Saturday 20th December 10:52

[bexVN]

Not that I am aware of. But as they are generally quite a feisty breed they may use their play bite more willingly.

He obviously knows the difference re play and meaning it which is the most important thing!

[bexVN]

bexVN said:

Not that I am aware of. But as they are generally quite a feisty breed they may use their play bite more willingly.

He obviously knows the difference re play and meaning it which is the most important thing!

I had a little moggy who would grab my hand in feisty play and then change to licking it, he rarely bit down hard (unless my hand was under a blanket) yet he could bite a mouse head off its body very efficiently!!

[selym]

Hand under a blanket; it doesn't get any braver than this! My mog will push the offending item (my finger) to her back teeth to get better purchase on it. Bloody painful!

[Patch1875]

Max (who's mum was a Bengal) loves to get held but after awhile slowly wraps his paws around your arms meaning it's almost impossible to get him off then goes for the attack clamping his jaws on your arm!

[Saleen836]

You also need to remember diferent parts of the body are more/less better than others for withstanding pain, it would take less effort for you to squeeze your own toe before it hurt than say your thumb for example.