The Bengal cat is a wonderful pet in more ways than one. This unique breed is descended from the Asian Leopard Cat, consequently they have a pelt not actual cat hair. Due to this, they shed the most in the spring as any wild animal would they shed a little other times of the year to, but not nearly as much as a normal house cat. because if their low shed nature Bengals are super hypoallergenic and good for allergies, many people find that although they are very allergic to other cats, Bengals give them little or no reaction.