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Bengal Bulletin The
Bengal Bulletin The Quarterly Publication of The International Bengal Cat Society Volume 25, Issue Two– April, May, June 2013 In This Issue: • On Bengal Genetics • Studs, Queens & Promising Kittens • Bengal Media Winners • On Safari, USA MBoyd ©© MBoyd 20132013 Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 1 In This Issue Volume 25, Q2 (Apr-May-June 2013) Features 26 On Bengal Cat Genetics By Leslie Lyons, PhD Professor, University of California – Davis & University of Missouri - Columbia 7 On Safari, USA and Winners Gallery 22 On Safari Through the Eyes of the Cat Psychic By Debby Brown 33 In Search of the (Relatively) Inexpensive Bengal By Nancy Prince Columns 24 The Spoiled Bengal By Heidi Gurov 37 The Cat Coach By Marilyn Krieger 46 In Pursuit of Purrfection 36 Cornell University Scientists Discover a Key to FIP 38 Studs, Queens & Promising Kittens 2013 43 Lightning Fund Grants 45 Beware: Misleading TIBCS Logos on Non-Member Websites By Nancy Prince, TIBCS Sr. VP (Ethics) Also in This issue 7 A Message from the President 32 In Memoriam: Jimmy Harbert 63 TIBCS Disciplinary List 48 Bengal Media Archives Anniversary Photo Drive & Contest By Bob Gilbert & Victoria Kowalski 2 Bengal Bulletin Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 3 Bengal Bulletin The The objectives of TIBCS are: TIBCS Membership Advertising 1. To develop and promote high breeding standards through a Code of Ethics 2. To distribute and share infor mation on the Bengal Cat 3. To serve as a forum for Bengal Cat owners and encourage cooperation and communication within TIBCS 4. To promote cooperation with other clubs and associations 5. To ensure the future of the Bengal Cat Join online at TIBCS.com or write TIBCS, 5351 E. Thompson Rd., Box 179, Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA. See detailed information about membership types at http://tibcs.com/abouttibcs/membership.php Payment must be made before the ad is printed. Make payments via PayPal at [email protected] or by check on a US bank sent to TIBCS, 5351 E. Thompson Rd., Box 179, Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA. Executive Board President Hayja Taha-Perisa [email protected] Sr. Vi ce President Nancy Prince [email protected] 2nd Vice President Pat Harbert [email protected] Recording/Corresponding Secretary Clive Ramsay [email protected] Membership Secretary Kathy Ward [email protected] Reporting Treasurer Jeanne Ebersole [email protected] Accounts Treasurer Debby Brown [email protected] General Membership electronic option regular option $30 $40 Breeder Membership electronic option regular option $45 $50 Family Membership Junior Membership $60 $30 Submissions (articles and graphics) • Must be sent to [email protected] • Must comply with Editorial Policy http://tibcs.com/formsanddocs.php • Are due to the editor by: February 1 for the March issue (first quarter) May 1 for the June issue (second quarter) October 1 for the September issue (third quarter) November 1 for the December issue (fourth quarter) Items not received in time may be held for the next issue Classified Ads (members only) 50 words for $10 USD, $0.25 per additional word. Highlighting/Bold: $0.25/word; ALL CAPS, first two words free, $0.25/word thereafter Business Card Ads (members only) Business card size (2” h x 3.5” w), camera ready graphic, $22 USD/ Issue or $60 for four consecutive issues. Display Ads (member pricing) Standard Placement One-fourth page One-half page Full page $90 $150 $250 Prominent Placement (write [email protected] for availability) Inside front cover Inside back cover Back cover $300 $300 $350 Two consecutive ads = 10% discount Four consecutive ads = 20% discount Non-Member advertisements are welcome. Please contact [email protected] for pricing. Note that to advertise a cattery you must be a member of TIBCS. On the Cover Melody Boyd of BoydsBengals took first place in the Media Archives Photo Contest with this portrait of BoydsBengals Vanilla Parfait, Easter 2013 Photo Credit: Hans-Joachim Rudolph 4 Bengal Bulletin Message from the President In her column this month, President Hayja Taha-Perisa lets you hear from the rest of your Executive Board. This is a challenging yet great year for Bengals and for TIBCS. For instance: • We are starting to build our membership up again after the losses of the last two years with targeted membership drives in places that make sense. • This year, Bengals became legal in two American states that have long outlawed them, Connecticut and Iowa. • TIBCS is supporting both the American and International clubs and organizations in concrete ways (for instance, On Safari and On Safari Belgium, getting our brochures out at shows in America and translated into other languages in Europe, and reaching out more to all countries—not just the United States). • We are putting the Distressed Bengal Fund to use by assisting with the rescue of Bengals in California. Some of these accomplishments are in this huge issue of the Bengal Bulletin, which is also being made available electronically on the internet for all who are interested to see—another innovation. In addition, electronic subscriptions for the bulletin are making your advertising dollars go farther! And in closing, I am happy that this Executive Board does not have the divisiveness that we saw in the last two years, despite having both a member from Switzerland and a member from Australia. We all have a commitment to Bengals, a desire to be civil in working together, and a willingness to serve you, the members. Let us hear from you if you have suggestions! Nancy Prince Senior Vice President I have to say a word about the wonderful cooperation among your TIBCS Officers this year! EB meetings are congenial and productive. I regret that more members haven’t yet taken advantage of the meeting times arranged to allow attendance from all parts of the world! This is truly an INTERNATIONAL Society this year, and I know you would enjoy the meetings. I also want to commend the work that is being done! The electronic bulletin, the increase in membership, the participation in the European On Safari, and contributions by committees are just part of a vibrant and healthy organization. Join us at the next open meeting! Contribute to the bulletin! The more you put into your membership the more you will enjoy it! Learn, Share, Laugh and Love Bengals together. Pat Harbert Second Vice President Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 5 With respect to TIBCS, my feeling was and still is to a certain extent that we, as the newly elected Executive Board, had a tremendous challenge on our hands. Several months have passed by and the work continues with members like me, who are volunteers that wish to see TIBCS progress in a rational and constructive manner. It warms my heart to see that the current Executive Board is united in a common goal, the continuity and future development of TIBCS. Concerning my own position as Recording/ Correspondence Secretary, I feel content that I have been able to inform fellow members with regards to the monthly Executive Board meetings. This may sound easy, but we should remember that there are several different time zones involved over three continents and that this raises certain logistical problems. Over the past several months, I have also responded to several enquiries and have liaised with other board members when needed. I have been active on the TIBCS Facebook page and seen a tremendous increase in membership. I am currently working on a TIBCS membership drive within Europe. Eagerly supported by my wife, Elaine, TIBCS will be present at several different shows between now and the end of the year. This will include the second edition of On Safari in Belgium, for which TIBCS is a proud sponsor. Clive Ramsay Recording/Correspondence Secretary 6 Bengal Bulletin This is the first chance I have had to address all of you. I was appointed to the position of Membership Secretary in January and consider it an honor to serve you. TIBCS is healthy and growing! I have had the opportunity to meet so very many nice people dedicated to the betterment of the Bengal cat! Of importance to me are our international members as this is our largest potential for growth. And I am very excited about our new members in Hong Kong and China. The West welcomes the East and we hope to walk hand in hand to promote the Bengal cat. The wild blood of the Bengal has taken a long trip around the world. It was a journey of many years. The leopard cat from Southeast Asia went to the USA where Jean Mill used his hybrids to create the Bengal cat. American breeders joined in to develop and perfect the Bengal all the while working to retain the rare and precious beauty of the wild. Now with the Bengal in Asia, the beauty of the leopard cat has come back to its origins in the form of the domestic Bengal cat. I invite you to join me in welcoming all our new international members from all over the world! Your membership is important to me so if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me. Kathy Ward TIBCS Membership Secretary ON SAFARI, USA 2013 Reno, Nevada Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 7 CONGRESS Winners’’ ADULTS Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to CH JungleCreations Saber Cat Best of the Congresses Bengal Adult Male sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to CH JungleCreations Saber Cat Best of the Congresses Bengal Adult Female sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to CH Simplyblessed Heaven Scent 7th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by Garrett Orgonista of Goldnglitter goes to CH Kamisha Light Up the Sky 8th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by Garrett Orgonista of Goldnglitter goes to CH Simplyblessed Heaven Scent Top 10 9th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by Garrett Orgonista of Goldnglitter goes to Mesakatz Havoc of Kindredkatzbengal Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to CH JungleCreations Saber Cat 10th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by Garrett Orgonista of Goldnglitter goes to GC Lunakatz Miakoda 2nd Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to Speakeasy Sundance Kid of Fractal 3rd Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to CH Spotsnglitz Speedie Freeze 4th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to SGC CoolSpots Soldier 5th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by SierraGold in memory of Kathy Hunter goes to RW TGC RainForest Bali Hai 8 6th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults sponsored by Garrett Orgonista of Goldnglitter goes to Absolute Angels Turbo Rocks Bengal Bulletin KITTENS TIE: Best of the Congresses Bengal Kitten sponsored by Iain & Connie McIver of Silkenthunder goes to Traipse Max Motion and Cheetahsden Knight in Shining Armor TIE: Best of the Congresses Bengal Kitten Male sponsored by Viki & Bruce Safley of Koppiekatz goes to Traipse Max Motion and Cheetahsden Knight in Shining Armor Best of the Congresses Bengal Kitten Female sponsored by Eric & Pam Gretzinger of JungleJem goes to Lakemountain Sterling Pistol Top 10 ALTERS Best of the Congresses Bengal Kitten sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Traipse Max Motion and Cheetahsden Knight in Shining Armor Best of the Congresses Bengal Alter sponsored by Bejuled World According to Schmoo goes to QGCA Fraser Valley Fey Dante’s Inferno 3rd Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Shangripaw Remo of Equistice 4th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Rowan Nutkins 5th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Lakemountain Sterling Pistol Best of the Congresses Bengal Alter Male sponsored by Bejuled World According to Schmoo goes to QGCA Fraser Valley Fey Dante’s Inferno 6th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Angels IAmFuYouTo Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to QGCA Fraser Valley Fey Dante’s Inferno 7th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to SierraGold Leonidas TIE for 8th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Badabing Poetry In Motion 2nd Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to RW SGCA Bangles Louis Cyphre TIE for 8th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to Bahiya PaintedRipple of Cheetahsden 10th Best of the Congresses Bengal Kittens sponsored by Judy Ross of Asiafauve goes to SnoPride Andromeda of Bluewater Best of the Congresses Bengal Alter Female sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to RW SGCA Bangles Mystique Top 10 3rd Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to CH Absoluteangels Ares 4th Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to Purreciouspots Rook 5th Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to TGCA JungleCreations Forest Thomas 6th Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters sponsored by Antonia, Cody, Steve, & Toni goes to RW SGCA Bangles Mystique Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 9 Breeders Choice AWARDs’’ Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult sponsored by Eric & Pam Gretzinger of JungleJem goes to CH JungleCreations Saber Cat Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten sponsored by Iain & Connie McIver of Silkenthunder goes to Absolute Angels Twisted Sister Breeders Choice Best Bengal Alter sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to QGCA Fraser Valley Fey Dante’s Inferno The Earl Shropshire Breeders Choice Most Glamorous Bengal sponsored by Karen Sausman goes to NOV Absolute Angels Turbo Rocks Breeders Choice Best Adult Male sponsored by Viki & Bruce Safley of Koppiekatz goes to NOV Absolute Angels Turbo Rocks Breeders Choice Best Adult Female sponsored by Don & Margie Heil of SnoPride goes to CH Simplyblessed Heaven Scent Breeders Choice Best Kitten Male sponsored by Kathy Shaw of Kamisha goes to Traipse Max Motion Breeders Choice Best Kitten Female sponsored by Kathy Shaw of Kamisha goes to Badabing Poetry In Motion Breeders Choice Best Alter Male sponsored by Pat Harbert of OhMy goes to CHA Absoluteangels Ares Breeders Choice Best Alter Female sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to RW SGCA Bangles Mystique 10 Bengal Bulletin Breeders Choice Best Spotted Bengal Adult sponsored by Ann-Catrin Ljusberg of Thar goes to Snopride Spartacus of Bluewater Breeders Choice Best Spotted Bengal Kitten sponsored by Sharon Nolan of Dust of Glitter goes to Traipse Max Motion Breeders Choice Best Marble Bengal Adult sponsored by Priscilla South of SouthLynn goes to Bengal Flats Captains Tapestry Breeders Choice Best Marble Bengal Kitten sponsored by Priscilla South of SouthLynn goes to Bahiya Painted Ripple of Cheetahsden Breeders Choice Best”Snow” Bengal Adult sponsored by goes Priscilla South of SouthLynn goes to Kamisha Metaline Mica Breeders Choice Best”Snow” Bengal Kitten sponsored by Lydia Wright of TheRealms goes to SolanaRanch Mauri Blanc of Amantra Breeders Choice Best Silver Bengal Adult sponsored by Lydia Wright of TheRealms goes to Rowan Kit Kat of SierraGold Breeders Choice Best Silver Bengal Kitten sponsored by Tracy DeLuna of Lunakatz goes to Lakemountain Sterling Pistol Breeders Choice “Pieces” Breeders Choice Wildest Looking Bengal Adult sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to CH Simplyblessed Heaven Scent Breeders Choice Wildest Looking Bengal Kitten sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to Junglekatz Raven Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Head sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to CH JungleCreations Saber Cat Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Head sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to SierraGold Leonidas Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Whited Tummy sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to SolanaRanch Domestic Tranquility Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Whited Tummy sponsored by Kathy Van Der Linden of BoutiqueCats goes to Junglecatz Joey Rico of RainForest Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Rosettes sponsored by Brenda Wilbanks goes to Snopride Spartacus of Bluewater Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Rosettes sponsored by Pat Killmaier of Aluren goes to Traipse Max Motion Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Eyes sponsored by Robyn Wanner of SolanaRanch goes to SGC SpotsOfGold Lenox Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Eyes sponsored by Garrett Orgonista of Goldnglitter goes to SnoPride Andromeda of Bluewater Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Ears sponsored by Leonard Baluski goes to CH LoneStarBG Magnum Opus Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Ears sponsored by Don & Margie Heil of Sno Pride goes to RainForest Happy Feet Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Tail sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to RW TGC RainForest Bali Hai Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Tail sponsored by Joe Pitt goes to RainForest Taro Hunter Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Whisker Pads sponsored by Leia Rose of Sunshine goes to Speakeasy Sundance Kid of Fractal Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Whisker Pads sponsored by Kathy Van Der Linden of BoutiqueCats goes to Angels IAmFuYouTo Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Nose Leather sponsored by Jay Bangle of Bangles goes to Junglekatz Chunky Moto of Traipse Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Nose Leather sponsored by Jay Bangle of Bangles goes to Junglekatz Raven Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Body sponsored by Julie Ollis of Bengalflats goes to CH JungleCreations Saber Cat Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Body sponsored by Kathy Van Der Linden of BoutiqueCats goes to Shangripaw Remo of Equistice Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Purrsonality sponsored by Brenda Wilbanks goes to CH Kamisha Light Up the Sky Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Purrsonality sponsored by Tracy DeLuna of Lunakatz goes to SierraGold Leonidas Oldest Championship Bengal Male sponsored by Marla Faulkner of Lone Star goes to DGC Junglekatz Chunky Moto of Traipse Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 11 Oldest Alter Bengal Female sponsored by Robyn Wanner of SolanaRanch goes to RW SGCA Bangles Mystique Special Thanks to: Thank you gift for Congress Judge Sharon Kalani sponsored by Chris Jacobson of Speakeasy Thank you gift for Congress Judge Kim Chenault sponsored by Chiara Lombardi of Brownsugar Thank you gift for Congress Judge Vickie Fisher sponsored by Jaen Treesinger of RainForest Speaker award was sponsored by Judy Miers of Aspengold Speaker Dr. Autumn Davidson was sponsored by The International Bengal Cat Society, Inc. 12 Bengal Bulletin WINNERS GALLERY Oldest Championship Bengal Female sponsored by Marla Faulkner of Lone Star goes to TGC Dadaelis Imagine of Traipse Oldest Alter Bengal Male sponsored by Robyn Wanner of SolanaRanch goes to RW SGCA Bangles Louis Cyphre JungleCreations Saber Cat Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Best of the Congresses Bengal Adult Male Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Head Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Body Breeder/Owner: Jessica Reddy IW SGC Speakeasy Sundance Kid of Fractal 2nd Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Whisker Pads Breeder: Chris Jacobson Owner: Marie Vodicka Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 13 Spotsnglitz Speedie Freeze 3rd Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Breeder/Owner: Betty Schilke SGC Coolspots Soldier 4th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Breeder/Owner: Donnette Piccininno 14 Bengal Bulletin RW TGC RainForest Bali Hai 5th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Tail Breeder/Owner: Jaen Treesinger RW SGC Mesakatz Havocof Kindredkatz 9th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Breeder: Robin and James Molleur Owner: Hildy Wade Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 15 TGC Lunakatz Miakoda 10th Best of the Congresses Bengal Adults Breeder/Owner: Tracy DeLuna Tie for Best of the Congress Bengal Kitten Tie for Best of the Congress Bengal Kitten Male Breeders Choice Best Kitten Male Breeders Choice Best Spotted Bengal Kitten Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Rosettes Breeder/Owner: Teresa Seling Cheetahsden Knight in Shining Armor Bahiya PaintedRipple of Cheetahsden Bengal Bulletin Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 Tie for Best of the Congresses Bengal Kitten Tie for Best of the Congesses Bengal Kitten Male Breeder/Owner: Kelli Faram 16 Traipse Max Motion of Mutiaragombak 8th Best in Kitten Congress Breeders Choice Best Marble Kitten Breeder: Christina Kennedy Owner: Kelli Faram 17 Junglekatz Joey Rico of RainForest Purreciouspots Rook 4th Best of Congresses Alter Bengal Breeder: Sandra Schneider Owner: Marina Schneider TGCA JungleCreations Forest Thomas 5th Best of the Congresses Bengal Alters Breeder/Owner: Jessica Reddy 18 Bengal Bulletin Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Whited Tummy Breeder: Bonnie Tanner Owner: Jaen Treesinger RainForest Taro Hunter Breeders Choice Best Bengal Kitten Tail Breeder: Jaen Treesinger Owner: Laurie Westbrook Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 19 DGC Junglekatz Chunky Moto of Traipse Seen Around Breeders Choice Best Bengal Adult Nose Leather Oldest Championship Bengal Male Breeder: Bonnie Tanner Owner: Teresa Seling Speaker Dr. Autumn Davidson, sponsored by TIBCS. Judge Sharon Kalani TGC Dadaelis Imagine of Traipse Oldest Championship Bengal Female Breeder: Mariyn Brown Owner: Teresa Seling 20 Bengal Bulletin Judge Vickie Fisher Judge Kim Chenault Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 21 On Safari Through the Eyes of the Cat Psychic By Debby Brown I became interested in learning psychic and intuitive communication two years ago after moving to Denver, Colorado. Unbeknownst to me prior to moving there, there are a lot of educational programs and groups involved in the education and development of psychic abilities. After taking classes for the first year and a half through the Aspen Program for Psychic Development I received a certificate as a spirit medium. All of the programs I attended classes in stressed that we are all able to be psychic and develop the skills necessary to communicate on the intuitive and psychic level, and that many of us already have those abilitites and are unaware of our aptitude. As a life long animal lover it was a natural fit for me to become interested in animal communication. Animals are already tuned into the nonverbal means of communication, as all of us cat owners know, and so learning some skills to help increase and tune in to that level of communication was interesting and exciting to me. I had the opportunity to work with a variety of animals and their owners during the training process, I was pleased to be able to bring my facilitation to On Safari. At the show I worked with a couple of cats that were very stressed. A breed- 22 Bengal Bulletin er had a kitten at her first show, and as I tried my communication techniques the kitten began eating for the first time, grooming her sister, and when we took her up to the ring, she was squinting and looking relaxed for the first time. At On Safari I also worked with a Maine Coon who had previously traveled and been shown with another Maine Coon who had recently died. The female Maine Coon was really distressed and was buried under blankets in the cage, mad, upset, would not look around. I just tried to get into her energy and listen and affirm. I saw her the next day with her head up and looking around, and her owner said everyone pretty much agreed she had done a 180 from the previous day. Robyn Wanner, Debby Brown, Jessica Reddy, and Teresa Seling were on the spot at On Safari. I also worked with two people who were dealing with the recent deaths of cats and was able to tune into their energy and help their grief process. There was also one breeder who wanted a full tarot reading regarding the business opportunities and success of her cattery. In addition I also worked with the fertility of a male Selkirk Rex. I felt I was able to be of benefit to some of the owners and cats in attendance at On Safari, and enjoyed meeting people and seeing old friends and acquaintances. I hope to be able to offer pet psychic readings at future shows. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 23 The Spoiled Bengal By Heidi Gurov I f there’s one thing a cat lover’s house is not complete without, it’s furniture for our furry friends! It’s only fair, right? We humans have our couches, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, bookshelves, bean bags, and so on! The first furniture purchase I made for Sammie when I first adopted her was an Armarkat four-story luxury condo complete with a tee-pee hideaway, hammock, sisal rope for manicures, and various stairs and balconies. Before I even put it together Sammie was already clawing on the rope pillars, so I declared it a success, and rapidly built the condo without my contacts in to appease my eager Bengal. I only built one piece backwards, I swear! This trusty piece of feline real estate has now been set up in four different homes in two different states, and is still holding strong. Sammie goes through phases of what she uses the condo for, and currently it is for her afternoon naps and bird watching. At the very least it is a trusty scratcher when needed! Sammie has never been a fan of the hammock or tee-pee, instead preferring the upper loft where she can survey her kingdom. Ari would use the teepee as a quiet napping place when he was “renting” space on the condo from Sammie. I usually use the hammock as a place to hold toys that Sammie is not currently using. The other big piece of cat furniture I have for Sammie is a floor to ceiling tree that has four platforms for laying and sitting that stick out on it. It is car- peted and holds against the ceiling using spring tension, so no worries about drilling holes into the ceiling. Sammie loves running up this tree, and jumping from platform to platform. She would often sit on the highest platform, which offered a birds’ eye view of the kitchen and wait for me to get out a can of food. I ended up purchasing a second one when Ari entered the family, and the two Bengals would chase each other from tree to tree. Currently I only have one tree set up for Sammie to use, and it is in the bedroom which means I often sleep with a Bengal looking down on me! So what’s the hoopla over the furniture? I can understand how some people do not want extra furniture, especially cat furniture, cluttering up their house. Biggest thing I see is that it is for the kitties exclusively. It provides their own space for playing, sleeping, and just hanging out. No worries about getting kicked off the cat condo by a human that also wants to lay there! Most cat furniture also has built in scratching surfaces, which is definitely important. Sammie and Ari have never scratched on human furniture or carpet, and I believe it’s due to me providing them with the proper cat furniture and scratchers around the house. Luckily nowadays many different companies offer many different types of furniture, so there is something for everyone and their needs! Some condos are very extravagant and large, whereas some are simple and small for tinier spaces. Different colors, textures, and materials are available as well. Opposite, Ari lounges on his condo. 24 Bengal Bulletin Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 25 On Bengal Cat GENETICS By Leslie Lyons, PhD Professor, University of California – Davis & University of Missouri - Columbia T he Bengal is a unique breed, being one of the few that was developed by breeding domestic cats with a different felid species, the Asian Leopard cat. The Asian leopard cat’s genus species name is: Prionailurus bengalensis, also known as Felis bengalensis, as scholars sometimes disagree with nomenclature for many species, including cats. The leopard cat has a wide geographical range, from the Philippines of southern Asia to Russia territories in northern Asia. Because Kapiyva Zayne’s Destiny of Kharistan (left, male) and Kapiyva Kaanna Bali of Kharistan (female) are two Asian Leopard Cats (owner, C.J. Epperson) 26 Bengal Bulletin of the wide geographical range, leopard cats live in different climates and ecological niches. The smaller leopard cats with the bright colorations and shorter coats tend to be in the warmer southern regions, known as the genus species subspecies: Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis. The longer coated, larger, more brownish colored cats in the colder northern climates are known as the genus species subspecies: Prionailurus bengalensis euptilura. There are many different subspecies of Asian leopard cats, each one unique to a specific region or ecological niche. All leopard cats are protected by the endangered species act and CITES (Convention for International Trade of Endangered Species). Populations in Bangladesh, India and Thailand are CITES Appendix I; all other populations are Appendix II. Appendix I lists species that are the most endangered among CITES-listed animals. They are threatened with extinction and CITES prohibits international trade in specimens of these species except when the purpose of the import is not commercial, for instance for scientific research. Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. It also includes socalled “look-alike species”, i.e. species of which the specimens in trade look like those of species listed for conservation reasons. In the case of Bengals, which is a hybrid with a leopard cat, CITES states: “hybrid animals that have in their recent lineage one or more specimens of species included in Appendix I or II shall be subject to the provisions of the Convention just as if they were full species, even if the hybrid concerned is not specifically included in the Appendices. The term “recent lineage” implies, as a guideline, “shall generally be interpreted to refer to the previous four generations of the lineage.” CITES does not consider animals that are the F5 generation of a hybrid, 6.25% or less wild felid genetic contribution (or “blood”), thus, by default, lesser generations are considered domestic cats by CITES, which may or may not be followed by local authorities. The leopard cat and domestic cat are two different species of felids with an estimated divergence in evolutionary time of 6.7 million years. This divergence time is similar to that of human and chimpanzee. The divergence time is basically the time when common cat ancestors of the domestic cat lineage and leopard cat lineages started to become distinct, likely due to adaptations for different environments and niches. This means the genes of these two cat species have been evolving independently and have acquired different variations and mutations as a natural course of evolution, making each species better adapted for their environments. The different leopard cat subspecies also have had different evolutionary paths, the genes of the cats acquiring genetic variations that have made them more suited for the warmer versus colder climates. Thus, the Bengal cat is expected to have genes from both the domestic cat and the leopard cat, the leopard cat genes likely have some amount of genetic variation that is not common to the domestic cat. The genetic variants for the Leopard cat may or may not cause noticeable effects in the hybrid Bengal cat. The domestic cat genetic contribution of the Bengal breed has also come from diverse domesticated breeds, notable the Abyssinian, Indian Mau and Egyptian Mau. These breeds and populations of cats have been selected for different coloration and coat texture qualities, which will affect the genetic make-up of any given Bengal. Early development of the Bengal breed crossed leopard cats of the various subspecies to different pedigreed domestic cat breeds and unpedigreed cats – Indian Maus. Thus, the first generation cross, the first filial – F1 – is 50% domestic cat and 50% leopard cat. The second generation is technically a backcross – crossing the F1 females back to a parental-type cat, usually the domestic cat. Thus, the F2 generation should be really termed a backcross – 1 generation (BC1) that would be 25% leopard cat - 75% domestic (on average), and the F3 should be a BC2 generation that is 12.5% leopard cat - 87.5% domestic cat (on average). However, for clarity sake, this article will continue with the F1, F2, F3, … designations used by Bengal breeders. Thus, the F3 generation is the same as a BC2, which is 12.5% leopard cat, on average. Note the usage of the term “on average”. Each generation of a hybrid cross should reduce the amount Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 27 cat contribution. The important aspect of this range implies that one can never predict when there will be more or less leopard cat genes and which individual genes may have a mixture of leopard cat and domestic cat. This is why some Bengals have unpredicted colorations and infertility! The first genes that generally become different between two species are the genes involved with reproduction, helping the newly evolving species diverge from one another, leading to the completely different species via reproduction isolation. Subspecies can usually breed together, although some reduced fertility may be noticed. When two different species breed together, usually the male is sterile for the first few generations. Once the fertility genes get matched up properly – likely having all domestic cat contributions, then normal fertility likely resumes. The number and location of the genes involved with cat fertility are currently unknown! Genetic Testing The mixture of the domestic cat and leopard cat genes in the Bengal also causes issues with genetic tests. The leopard cat DNA sequence for the genes of colorations, such as Agouti, Brown, Color, Dilute, Amber, Longhair, and all other color genes, may be slightly genetically different from the domestic cat. These differences may be innocuous, known as silent mutations, which cause no changes in the protein that the gene makes, effectively being the same as a domestic cat gene. However, these changes could still interfere with a genetic test, causing a test to fail if the leopard cat gene (allele) is present. The genetic test would fail to find the leopard cat gene, thus the test answer would look like it was homozygote (2 copies) of the domestic cat gene (alleles). This problem with genetic tests, known as allelic drop-out, or null alleles, should be recognized by any good genetic testing laboratory. Sometimes, even within This F1, AWildDream Oracle of TheShire, is genetically 50% Asian Leopard Cat and 50% domestic cat, She was bred by Tim Bliss and is owned by Carol Hebden. of leopard cat “blood” contribution by 50%. However, that is an average, a given individual of the next generation may not have any reduction of leopard cat blood – therefore staying the same percentage of blood as the previous generation, while others may have complete reduction, therefore being effectively full blooded domestic cats! These are rare occurrences as the extremes of the spectrum, on average, leopard cat contribution is cut by 50% each generation – in the early days of Bengal development. AA – normal brown tabby Aa – normal brown tabby aa – solid, melanistic However, soon after the development and expansion of the Bengal breed, the Leopard cats and the early generations were bred to Bengal cats – which already had some contribution of leopard cat genetics. Thus, subsequent F1, F2, F3 cats would have more leopard cat contribution than the earlier foundation breedings. Although a prediction of leopard cat blood contribution can be obtained from pedigree analysis, these predictions are all based on averages and really should be represented as ranges from 0% - 100% leopard APbe APbe – brown tabby, more leopard cat-like APbeA – brown tabby, perhaps a bit leopard cat APbea – charcoal (Currently – the A1 allele, as noted on some Bengal websites, would be the same as APbe) This is a brown spotted (domestic) Bengal, Bengalivo Hard to Resist, bred and owned by Ivonne van Dreumel. 28 Bengal Bulletin Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 29 Bengal Genetic Health Besides interesting colorations, Bengals have interesting health conditions as well. Because of associations with Abyssinians, Bengals need to be tested for the two inherited blindnesses found in Abyssinians, the CEP290 and the CRX mutations. However, CRX was localized to a research colony and is not likely to be in any breed populations. In addition, some Abyssinians have Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency as a concern in the breed, thus, many Bengals have been shown to carry the same mutation. Thus, PK Deficiency (not PKD – polycystic kidney disease) needs to be monitored in the breed. Our laboratory (Lyons Laboratory at UC Davis and as of July 01 – University of Missouri – Columbia) has localized a gene for a third inherited blindness, which is recessive and blindness begins around 4 months of age and is usually complete by 8 – 12 months. This blindness is specific to Bengals. Hopefully a genetic test will become available within the coming year. As we examined many eyes of Bengal cats for the blindness study, cataracts were also found to be common in the breed. The cataracts are mild and have not shown signs of progression, but should be monitored and we will gladly accept DNA samRainForest Tule Fog is another (snow) domestic Bengal. Her breeder/owner is Jaen Treesinger. domestic cats, natural genetic variation can cause allelic drop-out, which can happen with the test for points (cs). Any given gene in a Bengal could have two domestic cat alleles, or two leopard cat alleles, or one of each. The allele combinations are unpredictable and may cause strange and interesting traits or colorations when a gene has one domestic allele and one leopard cat allele. Such is the case for the Charcoal coloration in Bengals. In domestic cats, the Agouti gene (a.k.a ASIP, Agouti signaling protein) causes cats to have either banded fur or non-banded fur that is between the stripes, spots and swirls of the tabby pattern. When a domestic cat has two copies of the recessive non-agouti allele, the cat has non-banded fur and hence looks to be solid in coloration, melanistic. Thus, domestic cats have two alleles at the 30 Bengal Bulletin Agouti locus, A and a. The tabby pattern of cats that are agouti, Aa or AA, can be clearly defined while the tabby markings are hidden within the neighboring black fur of a cat that is aa, having two copies of the non-agouti allele. Melanistic leopard cats have not been well documented and are extremely rare. After sequencing nine leopard cats, only one allele has been genetically defined, which is designated APbe. Although this is the normal (wildtype) genetic sequence of a leopard cat at the Agouti locus, its genetic sequence is different from the domestic cat. Thus, Bengals can now inherent two of three different alleles, leading to six possible combinations. This same scenario could occur for any of the other gene, including coat colors, hair types and diseases. Soon a genetic test will likely be available for charcoal Bengal cats. ples from cats that have been examined, showing to either be clear or have cataracts. Dr. Meurs at North Carolina State University is pursuing the genetics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Many breeds have this disease and as mutations are found in any one breed, other breeds with HCM will be tested to implicate the same mutations. Dr. William Murphy at Texas A&M is studying fertily in Bengal cats. As mentioned, early generations have fertility problems, which can sporadically occur in other generations as well. Dr. Murphy’s work could not only help discover the fertility issues in Bengals, but also the genes involved with cat speciation! Drs. Greg Barsh and Chris Kaellin have been studying many coat colors in cats, particularly tabby patterning, thus their studies should help decipher the exotic patterning in Bengals and have determine genes that control those elusive rosettes! The Bengal is a stunning and eclectic breed. As all breeds, genetic tests should help monitor genetic diseases and breeders should use this information to make informed and wise breeding decisions. Supporting research helps make these discoveries, so please participate in genetic projects that are appropriate for your cattery. Are you enjoying this magazine? Don't miss future issues! Electronic subscriptions are only $15 for 1 year (4 issues) at the introductory price. Click Here or go to www.TIBCS.com/subscribe.pdf. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 31 In Memoriam: Jimmy Harbert In Search of the (Relatively) Inexpensive Bengal Jimmy Harbert was truly one of the nicest people I have ever known. His smile warmed your heart and always made you feel welcome. His approach to life seemed simple, friendly and kind. He will be missed by many. -- Toni Meisberger �� I only met Jimmy once, when we were at On Safari together. Pat took me to greet him. He was standing there, a Bengal kitten in his arms, and talking to someone about his and Pat’s Abbys. He greeted me like an old friend, and in 10 minutes flat I realized why Pat loved him so much. He was a wonderful match for her, heart to heart. -- Nancy Prince �� J immy Harbert passed away in May. He will be missed by friends and acquaintances alike. Here are a few memories of him. �� Jimmy Harbert was one of the sweetest, funniest men I ever knew with a heart as big as the state of Oklahoma. He loved Pat, his daughters, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren, but he especially loved his HouseHold Pets. I think one of his proudest moments was accepting his regional award for his beloved HHP, Oh Reno. He always had a Diet Coke in his hand and could often be seen working the gate at shows. He had a wonderful smile, told the corniest jokes, and always had a hug and a kiss for the ladies. His favorite remark about cat shows was, “I don’t know anything, I just drive the car.” -- Marty Young 32 Bengal Bulletin Jimmy was a great guy. He usually worked the gate at our shows which he excelled at, as he was a face most people knew and respected. He was a great person for people to meet as they came in the door. He will be greatly missed at kansaskatz. -- Richard Hummel President – KansasKatz By Nancy Prince T he joy a Bengal brings to your household is priceless. Still, during these difficult economic times, the cost of obtaining one of these perfect companions may put a strain on your budget. Here are two categories of Bengals that are relatively inexpensive compared to Bengals in general, but that you may never have considered: retirees and older kittens. If you are searching for a Bengal to share your home but you’re on a budget, take a look below. One of these types of Bengal may be for you! Appearance: These cats are in the ful glory of adulthood. There is no mystery about whether or how much they will rosette, how soft their coats are going to become, what color their eyes will be, whether they will have big ears, and so on. With kittens this is usually somewhat of a gamble, but not with retirees. What you see is what you get—and it was good enough for their past life as a breeder, which means they are good to awesome! Physically they are some of the nicest-looking cats you’ll see outside of a cat show (and some are, in fact, show cats). RETIREES Personality/Temperament: The personality, quirks, and habits of the cat are well known by their Breeder. On the TIBCS website, each retiree’s picture is accompanied by a description that is written by the Breeder who knows and loves him. This description is one of the best you’ll ever get for a cat! Each description describes not just the cat but also the kind of home that their Breeder is hoping to find for it, special needs if any, etc. And the Breeder is being VERY honest because they want their cat, whom they love, to be placed in the best possible home. A retiree is a cat that has been a breeding cat (a queen or a stud) but that is ready to be “petted out” by the owner. “Retiree” does not mean a defective cat—quite the contrary! Generally they are some of the most beautiful and healthy cats in the breed, and they are only a few hundred dollars. If you can provide the kind of home that the Breeder thinks will be best, you may have an opportunity to get a retiree. Where to find them: The first place to look is on the TIBCS website (tibcs.com). Click “Finding a Bengal” on the left-hand side, followed by “Available Cats.” This will take you to the TIBCS Retirees Page. A retiree listed on the TIBCS site is generally sold within a month or two, so don’t hesitate if you see one you want. Also, you can write breeders to see if they have any retirees available; some do not list them on their website. Price: Retirees are typically priced between $150 and $350 US. A typical description on the TIBCS site might be: Looking Glass was so named because her coat is so short and fine and sleek that it reflects light like a glittered mirror. She loves to play and be petted, though she’d rather not be held while you’re paying her her proper dues. She sleeps on my bed, curled up on my feet. (BTW, she has incredible green eyes!) Looking Glass has no bad habits or health problems. She’s four and a half years old, microchipped, and up to date on her shots. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 33 I bred her myself; I love this cat and want her to have a happy forever home. There is an adoption fee of $250 so I can be sure you really want her! She’s in Tennessee. I prefer not to ship her. Nancy at [email protected]. Health: As past breeders, they will typically have received the best possible health care. They should be current with their shots, and they will have been spayed/neutered. You should ask their breeder about HCM tests they may have had. Age: Most retirees are sold when they are between 3 and 6 years old. This is young enough that you can probably expect to have 10 to 15 good years with one. Acclimation: It may take an adult cat several months to settle down with you in their new home. However, the Breeder who loves that cat will typically give you lots of advice designed for that specific cat. The Breeder will really want your cat to be happy! Also, many Breeders will take a retiree back if it is not happy after a reasonable amount of time. OLDER KITTENS An older kitten is 5 months to a year old. Most people prefer to buy young kittens, driven by the (often erroneous) feeling that a cat that they raise from 3 months old will fit more exactly with their personality. Breeders who end up with older cats therefore sell them for less money. But a kitten that is a few months older can be generally better behaved and fit in better with your lifestyle than a little kitten. The TIBCS retiree page. This is the first place to look for retirees. 34 Bengal Bulletin There lots of reasons why a breeder may have older kittens. For instance, they may have been sold when they were younger to people who were unable or unwilling to keep them and returned them. Or a breeder might have kept them until they are older to see how they would develop (in light of possibly making them a show cat or a breeder). Perhaps the Breeder had a lot of large litters at once so not all the kittens were sold when they were young. Or perhaps the Breeder was ill or otherwise did not advertise them when they were young… These are just a few of the possibilities! But the kitten is just as ready to give you their love whether they are three months or nine months old. On the average, older kittens are better trained than the young kittens. When kittens are very young there are limits to what they can be taught and limits on how much time the Breeder has to teach them, but older kittens have more time to learn such things as “don’t scratch the furniture” and “don’t play with my hair.” And though older kittens are great for anyone, they are often an especially good choice for homes with children, older people, and the infirm. adults it’s more of a certainty than a promise. The older they are, the closer they are to their adult appearance. Personality/Temperament: Contrary to popular belief, a kitten that is a few months older may be a better fit for you, largely because the breeder can better advise you about its personality and how it is likely to develop. In addition, an older kitten may look like a young adult, but will still have a kitten’s fascination with play—without the fine frenetic edge that a younger kitten brings to it. A young kitten has two modes: dead sleep and wildly at play. An older kitten will be likely to give you more time to cuddle, to follow you around the house, and to spend time on his own. However, keep in mind that Bengals continue to be very active cats throughout their entire lives. Where to find them: Older kittens may or may not be on a Breeder’s website. Ask them if you don’t see any listed. Price: $100 to $500 US Appearance: When you buy a kitten, you’re buying a promise— what will they look like once they’re out of their fuzzies? How will their markings change? Will this be a large cat? With young Above: This older kitten plays but also cuddles more than a younger kitten will. (Picture by Phillip Slawinski) Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 35 Health: They will have had good health care from the Breeder. They will have had the necessary shots and also, depending on their age and the individual Breeder, may be spayed/neutered. Age: Approximately 5 months to 1 year Acclimation: It may take a few weeks longer to get an older kitten settled into your home, but what is a few more weeks compared to the many years ahead? A NOTE ABOUT RESCUES These are inexpensive (usually $100-$200) and come spayed/neutered. However, that’s about all that can be said about them as a group because they come from all situations in life, from family pedigreed pets that have to be given up because of a move to animals that have been just barely surviving on the streets. By all means bring one into your heart and your home if you wish. Scientists at Cornell University (Ithaca, New York, USA) have discovered a key to understanding feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). It has been known for years that FIP develops when feline enteric coronavirus (FECV), a common benign intestinal virus, mutates into the malignant FIPV virus. This summer, Gary Whittaker, virology professor at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and his team were able to identify exactly what changes when FECV mutates into FIP. More information can be found at http://news. cornell.edu/stories/2013/06/discovery-offershope-against-deadly-cat-virus. This research was funded by Cornell’s Feline Health Center, the Winn Feline Foundation (which TIBCS has contributed to in the past), and the Morris Animal Foundation. PoeticPaws Bengals SWITZERLAND TICA Season 2012-2013 Kitten (4 Shows) 3rd Best Bengal Kitten Belgian on Safari 7th Best International Bengal Kitten Best Bengal Kitten (Southern Europe) 5th Best All Breed Kitten (Southern Europe) Photo: Helmi Flick Rainforest Lasya Ling Supreme Grand Champion at just over 9 months of age All Breed International Winner at just over 14 months of age [email protected] • www.poeticpawsbengals.com 36 Bengal Bulletin Spend lots of time with your new cat, but never force yourself on her. Do not corner or try to pet or pick her up. Instead, encourage Bella to socialize with you. Every time you are with her, good things happen. Cornell University Scientists Discover a Key to FIP Adult SGC in five shows 3rd Best International Bengal 22nd Best International All Breed Cat Best Bengal Cat (Southern Europe) 3rd Best All Breed Cat (Southern Europe) By Marilyn Krieger Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Q I’ve never had a cat before. A friend of mine gave me Bella, a beautiful 4-year old Bengal last weekend. She came with food, litter box and a scratching post, but no operating instructions. I know that everything is new to her and she is scared of me. What can I do to help her adjust and to win her trust? A You can help Bella adjust by first confining her in one comfortable room until she feels secure and safe. This will be her getting acquainted room. Equip the room with two cat boxes, scratching posts, a comfortable place to sleep and a tall cat tree. She will also appreciate ball and tract toys and puzzle boxes. A bedroom doubles as a good sanctuary room because you can take naps or spend nights with her. This room will become the place where she learns to trust you. Food is a powerful socialization tool. Instead of free feeding, give Bella multiple meals during the day. Feed her on a schedule so that she will anticipate your visits. When visiting her between meals, toss her tiny pieces of treats. Bring a good book with you and sit on the floor of her room. Read to her softly so that she becomes used to your voice. When she is at the point of relaxing enough to play, engage her in play, using a pole-type toy. Never force her to interact with you. You can further encourage Bella to socialize with you by formally greeting her. Extend one finger, at cat nose level, in her direction while you are sitting a short distance from her. When she feels safe, she will come up to your finger, touch it with her nose, turn her head until your finger is on her cheek. That is an invitation for petting. Marilyn Krieger, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and owner of The Cat Coach, LLC®, www.thecatcoach.com, solves cat behavior problems nationally and internationally through on-site, phone and Skype consultations. Marilyn, an award-winning author, also writes articles for Catster and the monthly behavior columns for Cat Fancy Magazine. Her book, Naughty No More!, focuses on changing unwanted cat behaviors through clicker training, environmental management, and other force-free methods. In addition to consulting and writing, Marilyn teaches classes and lectures nationally on cat behavior. She frequently guests on television and radio programs, providing valuable insights on cats and their behavior. Marilyn Krieger Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 37 PoeticPaws IW RW SGC RainForest Lasya Ling Switzerland Female, TICA Registration #SBT021812015 RW SGCA RainForest Wasabi Studs, Queens Promising Kittens & RainForest Kimosabe RainForest Rimau Akara CH RainForest Bobby Darin RainForest Ling Ling CH RainForest Paloma Breeder: Jaen Treesinger Owners: Elaine and Clive Ramsay Photo: Helmi CH KCS Junglebabes Swiss Miss Female, TICA Registration #SBT032410020 RW SGC Purrlawnrouge Regis Purrlawnrouge Totally Awesome Korshki Artists Dream CH KCSJunglebabes Picassos Dream 2013 KCSJunglebabes Lucia Rollo Prides Akira Breeder: Kim Chenault Owners: Elaine and Clive Ramsay [email protected] www.poeticpawsbengals.com Beautiful queens with lovely temperaments Kingsmark Cattery Southern California Kingsmark Ann Marie Female, TICA Registration #SBT090412047 Kingsmark Exotic Desire Kingsmark Bronze Leopard Kingsmark All That Glitters Aluren Coin Collector Aluren Jaguar in Gold Junglejoy Jaguar Print Breeder/Owner: Karen Sausman www.kingsmarkfarms.com (951) 659-4258 • [email protected] Beautiful color and type on a sweet kitten 38 Bengal Bulletin PrinceRoyal Bengals East Tennessee RainForest Calais of PrinceRoyal Female, TICA Registration #SBT021812059 OS RW SGC RainForest Wasabi RainForest Kimosabe RainForest Rimau Akara RainForest Bobby Darin RainForest Ling Ling RainForest Paloma Breeder: Jaen Treesinger Owner: Nancy Prince (865) 483-5618 • [email protected] www.PrinceRoyalBengals.com Beautiful type and rosettes Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 39 CoolSpots Cattery Gogees Liqueur of CoolSpots Southern California Female, TICA Registration #SBT051310002 AsianSafari Near Paris, France Absolutely Teenage Crush Gogees Sundaze Child Absolutely Touch n Glow Dazzledots Wow Factor of Gogees Mainstreet Storm Warning Gogees Breaking News Absolutely Twist of Fate Stillmeadow Kit Kat of Gogees Absolutely Enchanted Image Gogees Golden Gabrielle Breeder: Gail Sanford Owner: Agnès Gayraud Breeder/Owner: Donnette Piccininno Photo: Chanan www.asiansafaribengals.com [email protected] Exceptional rosetting on this girl. Walker is our breathtaking boy with everything we could dream of and more! Tatsu Cuisinart of CoolSpots Female, TICA Registration #SBT101211003 Mainstreet Without Warning RW/SGC Tatsu Viggo CH Mainstreet Topaz of Tatsu IW/RW/SGC Mainstreet Main Attraction Mainstreet Without Warning CH Mainstreet Topaz of Tatsu IW/RW/SGC Mainstreet Wildvision Belle of Tatsu Wildvision B.B. Breeder: Roxanne & Dave Blank Owner: Donnette Piccinnino Photo: Chanan Beautiful rosettes, horizontal flow. Muscular body. (661) 810-3156 • www.coolspotscattery.com 40 Bengal Bulletin Southern California MainStreet Super Lotto Female, TICA Registration #SBT031713015 SGC Absolutely Category Five DGC Mainstreet Checkmate Mainstreet Lady Bug Mainstreet Cognac Wildvision Belle of Tatsu Breeder: Roxanne & Dave Blank Owner: Donnette Piccinnino Photo: Tetsu Breeder/Owner: Rick & Debbie Corns Beautiful muzzle, long and very muscular body RW/SGC Tatsu Viggo Mainstreet Bengals Mainstreet Rockette Wildvision B.B. Female, TICA Registration #SBT101211003 Male, TICA Registration #SBT121609005 Mainstreet Steely Dan of Absolutely Gogees Heavenly Daze SGC Soldier of CoolSpots SC WC Absolutely Walk This Way of AsianSafari Mainstreet Cricket We won the Lotto with this girl. We couldn’t be more pleased. MainStreet Shooting Star Female, TICA Registration #SBT103012003 Mainstreet Without Warning RW SGC Mainstreet Lonestar RW SGC Mainstreet Restless Spirit Absolutely Teenage Crush Q Mainstreet Cricket Mainstreet Ladybug Breeder/Owner: Rick & Debbie Corns We are so impressed with Star. What a beauty! (760) 807-8096 • [email protected] www.mainstreetbengals.com Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 41 Lightning Fund Grants RainForest Bengals California RainForest Kimosabe Male, TICA Registration # SBT032110063 RainForest Molokai H ypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats is a heart disease caused by genetic mutation, inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. HCM results in a thickening of the left ventricle, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood. HCM positive cats often die sudden, painful deaths due to blood clots forming and blocking arteries as early as several months of age or at older ages, depending on how an individual expresses the disease. One or both of the parents of an HCM positive cat must also have the disease. As a dominant trait, it can be eliminated from our breed by testing breeding animals at one year of age and on an annual basis while they are breeding. RW SGC RainForest Wasabi RainForest Taro Arcana RainForest Molokai RainForest Rimau Akara RainForest Rimulet Breeder/Owner: Jaen Treesinger You can help secure a genetic test for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Bengals! TIBCS is working with North Carolina State University (NCSU) on Bengal HCM research, to be conducted under Katheryn Meurs, DVM. Type and contrast at 21 months RainForest Half the Sky The TIBCS Lightning Fund awards grants of $100! Female, TICA Registration #SBT071512041 RW SGC RainForest Wasabi RainForest Kimosabe RainForest Tara Arcana RainForest Sirius Black Who is Eligible? The owner or breeder of a Bengal cat that is more than eight years old and has been tested by a board certified veterinary cardiologist and diagnosed HCM negative. RainForest About Face RainForest Ruby Two Shoes Breeder/Owner: Jaen Treesinger F6 masquerading as Early Generation Bengal RainForest Tumera Female, TICA Registration #SBT070112035 RW SGC RainForest Wasabi RainForest Kimosabe RainForest Taro Arcana RainForest Molokai RainForest Chimera RainForest Ruby Two Shoes Breeder/Owner: Jaen Treesinger For 6 years I’ve waited for you! 42 Bengal Bulletin What to Do • Have the cat HCM tested and have blood drawn. • Download the NCSU submission form (file name “Form for HCM Research Study”) from www.tibcs.com/formsanddocs. • Submit the blood sample to NCSU. Include the pedigree, date of birth (registration), and blood sample. In order to qualify for the grant, send these documents to [email protected]: • Proof-of-mailing receipt showing registered mail going to NCSU • Copy of the documents submitted to NCSU • Copy of the cardiologist’s bill for the HCM scan and/or veterinarian’s bill for the blood draw RW SGC Bejuled World According to Schmoo (breeders Julie and Mark Coleman and owner Marie Vodicka) was screened for HCM earlier this year (and was negative). Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 43 Legal Digest PUPS Act HR 847 Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (PUPS) PUPS is currently in the House Committee on Agriculture. Its version in the Senate (S395) is in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. These 2013 versions are identical to the bills introduced in the 2011 Congressional session. PUPS only applies to dog breeders and sellers. However, once the federal government has the authority to walk into your house to inspect dogs, it is reasonable to assume that the Humane Society of the United States and friends will want the authority expanded to cover cat breeders. If breeders write to their Congressman and oppose the bill then the story told by HSUS and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will not be the only one heard. This report was compiled from email messages sent Susan Wolf, SAOVA, [email protected]. NOTE from the Bulletin: Many of you may remember writing letters about this last year, and TIBCS is listed on the list of organizations opposed. More detailed information is on the SAOVA website pages for PUPS, http://www.saova.org/PUPS2013.html. Beware: Misleading TIBCS Logos on Non-Member Websites By Nancy Prince TIBCS Senior Vice President (Ethics) at TIBCS are proud of our Code of Ethics and of the Breeder Members who have signed it. Pet Webuyers know that we stand behind our cats, and many make a point of purchasing their kitten from a TIBCS breeder. But how do pet buyers know who is and who is not a TIBCS breeder? Often pet buyers look at individual breeder’s websites—and they can run into trouble because there are breeders wish to appear as if they are TIBCS members when in fact they are not. They have one of our logos on their site, they may have “Proud Member of TIBCS,” “We are members of The International Bengal Cat Society” or similar words on it, but that can be false. Sometimes it is understandable, as in a breeder used who used to be a member of TIBCS and forgot to remove us when their membership lapsed. Those breeders are responsible and usually take the information off once we write them about it. Others (far more irresponsible!) deliberately put our logo on their site, apparently hoping their buyers will feel the security of purchasing from a TIBCS member without actually providing it. Such breeders never take our information down no matter how many times we ask them to do so, and that constitutes fraud. Pet buyers, the only way you can know for sure who is and who is not a TIBCS breeder, bound by our Code of Ethics, is to come to our site and select from the catteries there (or look to see if the cattery you’ve already tentatively selected is there). The list of breeders (located at http://tibcs.com/breederlistingmain.aspx) is always up-to-date. We at TIBCS receive three or four complaints a month from pet buyers who thought they were buying a cat from one of our breeders, were treated badly, and then discovered when they came to ask us to mediate a solution that their breeder wasn’t a TIBCS member, despite what their site said. Sadly, we can do nothing in such cases. If you are aware of a breeder who uses our information on their site but is not actually a TIBCS member, please write [email protected] so we can send them a letter asking them to remove the erroneous information. Don’t go by TIBCS logos such as these on a breeder’s website; come to TIBCS.com to find a TIBCS breeder. 44 Bengal Bulletin Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 45 In pursuit of Purrfection IW RW SGC RainForest Lasya Ling Title: TICA International Winner, Regional Winner and SGC Sire: RainForest Kimosabe Dam: RainForest Ling Ling Breeder: Jaen Treesinger Owner: Clive and Elaine Ramsay RW SGC Soldier of CoolSpots Title: Regional Winner/Supreme Grand Champion Sire: RW/SGC Tatsu Viggo Dam: Wildvision Belle of Tatsu Breeder: Roxanne & Dave Blank Owner: Donnette Piccinnino Photo: Chanan IP Poeticpaws Uttar Yama Title: FIFE Premier International (IP) Sire: SC Absolutely Walk This Way of Asiansafari Dam: DGC Kcsjunglebabes Tashi Yama Breeder: Clive and Elaine Ramsay Owner: Sophie Panchaud Photo: Helmi RW/SGC Tatsu Cuisinart of CoolSpots Title: Regional Winner/Supreme Grand Champion Sire: RW/SGC Tatsu Viggo Dam: Wildvision Belle of Tatsu Breeder: Roxanne & Dave Blank Owner: Donnette Piccinnino Photo: Tetsu 46 Bengal Bulletin FraserValley Fey Dante’s Inferno Title: RW QGChA Sire: Snoprides Heres Good News of FraserValley Dam: QGCh FraserValley Fey Pagan Lightwand Breeder/Owner: Kelly Hayton fraservalleybengals.blogspot.com Photo: Gus SP IC SE Happy Hooligans Aramis Title: Supreme Premier 4/5 in Västerås, Sweden FIFE Breeder/Owner: Katrin Björksten Photo: Eivor Rasehorn RW SGC RubyClaw CopperWind Title: Supreme Grand Champion Sire: TGC Mystre GoldRush of RubyClaw Dam: UrbanSafari SkyLily of RubyClaw Breeder/Owner: Lisa, Serina, Marissa & Nicholas Stacholy Photo: Helmi CH Boutiquecats Dolce of RubyClaw Title: Champion Sire: QGC Yentai’s Allegro of Boutiquecats Dam: Boutiquecats Tache Breeder: Kathryn D Van Der Linden Owner: Lisa, Serina, Marissa & Nicholas Stacholy Photo: Helmi RW SGC Bengalislandcat Santana of RubyClaw Title: Champion Sire: CH Cazpurr Jazzman of Bengalislandcat Dam: CH Bengalislandcat Belladonna Breeder: Donna Haynes Owner: Lisa, Serina, Marissa & Nicholas Stacholy Photo: Helmi CH RubyClaw SugarRush Title: Champion Sire: TGC Mystre GoldRush of RubyClaw Dam: Mystre Marie Lavoe of RubyClaw Breeder/Owner: Lisa, Serina, Marissa & Nicholas Stacholy Photo: Helmi These cats have recently moved up in their status! If your cat has advanced, please send us a photo of your cat and information about its new status to [email protected]. The Bulletin reserves the right to crop the picture if necessary based on space and layout constraints. Standard POP listings are free to members. Expanded POP listings are also available. Contact [email protected] with questions. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 47 Bengal Media Archives Anniversary Photo Drive & Contest In Partnership with The International Bengal Cat Society We would like to thank all of our members for entering the contests, submitting photos and other data to the archive and taking the time to vote. We would also like to thank our many sponsors who generously donated our prizes without which this contest would have been totally lame. By Bob Gilbert and Victoria Kowalski Bengal Media Archives B engal Media Archives turned 6 years old on 13 April 2013. Today, the group has over 2000 members and nearly 7000 photos in it’s archive. We are on both Yahoo Groups and Facebook and are both a resource for breeders researching the genetics of their lines and an entertaining site for seeing many historic and current Bengal photos. The group has come a long way from it’s humble beginnings in 2007. Many well established breeders joined and added photos. New breeders joined as well. All, we believe, for the purpose of learning and sharing. Bengal Media Archives was conceived and hence operated to be different than other social media Bengal groups as no advertising is allowed. No classifieds for kitten sales. It’s also not a group for general discussion of Bengal topics either, or for the infighting sometimes seen in other groups. Instead, this group is intended to be for research and historic preservation. A resource for breeders and pet owners alike who want to “see” what the ancestors of their Bengals looked like and for genetic and pedigree related questions. The group is a library of photos, histories and other data useful to the Bengal Community as a resource. Yes, we share photos of our cats as well, but the photo section is an archive, and that we take seriously. All are welcome to enter their Bengals into the Archive. Pets can go into the Bengal Pets Album and breeders can add their photos into an album named after their cattery. This has proved to be very successful, and the Archive continues to grow due to the membership and their dedication to the group’s purposes. We thought 48 Bengal Bulletin as above. The results are now in and the lucky prize winners are here announced. All photos submitted will remain in the group within the contest albums for all to enjoy at their leisure. Photos will also be included within the Archive in the appropriate cattery album. as our 6th Anniversary approached that we should do something to both celebrate our accomplishments and push the envelope a little further and gain even more Bengal history into the Archive. These efforts were rewarded with hundreds of new photos being added, and the membership had a lot of fun, too. We held four raffles and three photo contests with many valuable prizes for the winners. The International Bengal Cat Society graciously agreed to partner with Bengal Media Archives to make our anniversary event even more memorable by promoting our event, publishing the results and donating to our winners. The contests were: 1. General Raffle: Every cat entered into the Archive earned a chance to win. 2.Old Timers Raffle: Cats that were born in 1999 or earlier earned one entry. 3.Cattery History Raffle: Each cattery was invited to submit their written history. 4.Cattery Owner Raffle: Photos of the breeders themselves. 5. On The Wild Side Photo Contest 6. In Motion Photo Contest 7. Cuteness Photo Contest The photo contests were left purposefully vague to allow greater artistic license. We selected the top three winners from each category above. Raffles were determined by a random number generator (http:// www.random.org/integers/) while the photo contests were determined by votes emailed to the administrators. From among the seven first place winners a Grand Prize Winner was chosen by random number In addition to the prizes listed below, all winners will receive a one year electronic subscription to The Bengal Bulletin from TIBCS!! And our winners are: General Raffle First Place: Marla Faulkner of Lone Star Bengals with WindsomeBG Starry Dust of LoneStar The Bengal Library • A signed copy of Getting to Know the Bengal Cat by Gene Ducote of Gogees Bengals • A signed copy of Le Bengal by Nathalie Chiesa of Bengals Griffes de Feu • A signed copy of Little Bill the Bengal Kitten by Karen Lemaster of Pleasant Pond Bengals • The Bengal Foundation Lookbook from TIBCS (gently used) donated by Kathy Ward of Leopardstrail Bengals • Animal Planet Cats donated by TFH Publications • Good Catkeeping donated by TFH Publications • Naughty No More donated by Cat Fancy • Boredom Busters for Cats donated by Cat Fancy • Cat Calls donated by Cat Fancy • A cat toy from Paws of Fury Cat Toys Old Timers Raffle First Place: Kelli Faram with SGC Cheetahsden Hakan of Tijah • Custom Show Cage Curtains from Sari McKinney of Saris Bengals • A set of five kicker toys from Kitty Kickers Cat Toys by Robin Second Place: Pat Harbert with Seraphim of OhMy • K&H Heated Bolster Dog Bed from 1-800-PetMeds • The Year of the Bengal limited edition digital poster from Helmi Flick for website use Third Place: Kathy Ward with Gogees Golden Warlord of Leopardstrail • Crinkle Bag, Walking Jacket & Mesh Hammock from Shayla Hawkins of Bakhutan Bengals Cattery History Raffle: First Place: CJ Epperson of Kharistan • Medium Sterling Silver Bengal Pendant from Fazio Cat Jewelry • A mox leather custom jacket from Shayla Hawkins of Bakhutan Bengals Second Place: Jackie D. Forbes of KingdomCats Bengals • Five 1.5 pound jars of In Supplement for Cats from In Pet Supplements • PetMed supplies from 1-800-PetMeds Third Place: Jessica Colleen Reddy of JungleCreations Bengals • A custom walking jacket from Mynwood Cat Jackets • The Year of the Bengal limited edition digital poster from Helmi Flick for website use Second Place: Jane T. Lee of Hunterdonhall Bengals and Hunterdonhall LunaC Digital Graphics Package from Priscilla South of SouthLynn Bengals Cattery Owners Raffle: Third Place: Rachael Dykes of Nemera Bengals and WildCatMagic Phenix • Dior of Nemera Lightning Photo print from a local artist donated by Sari McKinney of Saris Bengals • Stud Overall Pants from Castlepaws First Place: Canie Brooks of Wildgold Bengals • Digital graphics package from Priscilla South of SouthLynn Bengals • K&H Lectro Thermo Kitty Sill from Cat Supplies and More Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 49 Second Place: Alan Brown of RainbowSafari Bengals • Travel Cage from Zippy Cages donated by Pat Harbert of OhMy • Custom Walking Jacket from Joy Peel of Joykatz Third Place: Pamela Langevin of Majestic Pride Bengals • A custom toy package from Priscilla South of SouthLynn Bengals • A set of two Sturdi pads from Priscilla South of SouthLynn Bengals On The Wild Side Photo Contest First Place: Rob Ebersole with Maplewood Super Mario • Drinkwell Outdoor Dog Pet Fountain from 1-800-PetMeds • K&H Thermo-Kitty Mat from 1-800-PetMeds Second Place: Mark Pennington with RW SGC Spice Basil of Mystre • Crinkle Bag, Mesh Hammock & Walking Jacket from Shayla Hawkins of Bakhutan Bengals Third Place: Eva Eriksson with Fribacken Hamilton • Signed copy of Getting to Know the Bengal Cat from Gene Ducote of Gogees • Custom toy package from Priscilla South of SouthLynn Bengals In Motion Photo Contest First Place: Eva Eriksson with Fribacken Homer • K&H Lectro-Soft Heated Indoor/Outdoor Pet Bed Large with cover from 1-800-PetMeds • The Year of the Bengal limited edition digital poster by Helmi Flick for website use Second Place: Jessika Meger with WildroseBengals Persephone • K&H 20” Ortho Bolster Sleeper from 1-800-PetMeds • A set of cat toys from PhatCat Toys Third Place: Sylvio Banker with Bacamel Francis • A custom walking jacket from Mynwood Cat Jackets 50 Bengal Bulletin Cuteness Photo Contest First Place: Melody Boyd with BoydsBengals Vanilla Parfait • A custom painting of your Bengal from a photo by Linda & Kevin of Supernova Bengals Second Place: Roberte Mazuel with Junglewhisper Mazuela of Bundu Bengals & Junglewhisper Scirocco of SpiceCats • Mr. Herzher’s Wicker Litter Box Cover from 1-800-PetMeds Third Place: Kelli Faram with Cheetahsden Elliott • Cat Dreams cat sitting DVD from Pet Sitter Videos • A set of toys and catnip from Meowie Wowie THE GRAND PRIZE Canie Brooks of Wildgold Bengals won the Cats On Deck Bengal Bungalow modular and customizable indoor/outdoor enclosure (photo opposite page) valued at over $1370!! We hope everyone had fun with our contest and we hope to make it an annual event. To help make that happen, please support our very generous sponsors: • The International Bengal Cat Society www.tibcs.com • Cats On Deck Indoor/outdoor safety enclosures http://www.catsondeck.com/ • 1-800-PetMeds America’s Largest Pet Pharmacy http://www.1800petmeds.com • Fazio Pet Jewelry makers of beautiful cat-inspired jewelry www.fazioscatjewelry.com • Cat Apparel and supplies by Shayla Hawkins [email protected] • Cattery digital designs and custom cat toys [email protected] • Custom cage curtains by Sari [email protected] Grand Prize Bengal Bungalow • Custom paintings from your photo [email protected] • Cat Supplies and More www.catsuppliesandmore.com • In Supplements for Dogs and Cats www.inpetsupplements.com • Custom made walking jackets by Joykatz www.joykatz.net • Mynwood Cat Jackets in the UK www.mynwoodcatjackets.co.uk • Handmade cat apparel, beds and other products www.castlepaws.net • Cat Fancy Magazine http://subscribe.catfancy.com • TFH Publications, Inc www.tfhpublications.com • Pet Sitter DVDs www.petsittervideos.com • Getting to Know the Bengal Cat by Gene Ducote www.facebook.com/groups/119887858176048 • Little Bill the Bengal Kitten by Karen Lemaster www.amazon.com/little-bill-the-bengal-kitten/ dp/1477299815 • Le Bengal by Nathalie Chiesa www.griffedefeu.fr/notre-livre-our-book • Kitty Kickers Cat Toys by Robin www.facebook. com/pages/kitty-kickers-cat-toys-by-robin/377097639029762 • Paws of Fury cat toys www.pawsoffury.etsy.com • Meowie Wowie catnip and toys www.meowiewowie.net • Phatcat Toys www.phatcattoys.com • Helmi Flick Cat Photography www.helmiflick.com Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 51 And the winners are... Thanks to everyone for entering such fantastic photos in our 2013 Photo Drive and for voting for your favorites!! With such great entries, it was very difficult to choose which photos to vote for − borne out by the fact that the results were very close. Everyone should be proud of their photos and all the beautiful by Bobyou Gilbert Victoria Kowalskiwhile we tabulated Bengals entered. Thank forand your patience all the votes. Cattery History FIRST PLACE: CJ Epperson, Kharistan Bengals Prize: Sterling Silver medium Bengal pendant from Fazio Cat Jewelry; and a beautiful mox leather custom jacket from Shayla Hawkins of Bakhutan Bengals SECOND PLACE: Jackie Forbes, kingdomcats Prize: Five 1.5-pound jars of IN Supplement for Cats from In Pet First Place gals n e B n a t s i r Kha n C J Epperso midy m f o h t a e after the d g in d e e a Pere r m b t d h e g t u r o a b t s r e I y daught M . 8 tarted s 9 9 t 1 a h in t n d o n s a dle er me up e h c y 5 from ll 0 u 0 f 2 e p o in h l a o g t n sian first Be y m r o f d e ever red n a r I t e I c . in ll S a . it ast coast e e next h t y n M o . r d e e d y e a e p r ab had her s I , s r e p a p zabeth at r li E d n ie r f ceived he my good m o r f ault. f e r m e a h c l ll a a g n is e B addiction y M and my . o ls g a a g s n r e a B e y ’s Epic st EG two r fi y m t h g u LOL. I bo t year. s la s C L A t s fir ehold. s u o h e iv t c have an a ly e it n fi e d I Supplements; PetMed Supplies from 1-800-PetMeds THIRD PLACE: Jessica Reddy, JungleCreationsCattery Prize: Walking Jackets from Maria Harrison of Mynwood Cat 52 Bengal Bulletin Jackets; Digital Bengal Posters − Helmi Flick Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 53 Second Place gal Cattery Kingdomcats Ben Jackie Forbes rsuddenly found ou d an er nc ca to t a child our older ca ts growing up as In 2004 we lost ca d ha s ay w al d ts. I ha y search selves without ca mese and began m ia S to l ia rt pa t as Iw ling family (oldes oo ch es on into adulthood. m ho e rg la rs e were also a ry and two toddle ta for a new cat. W en em el d le oo en, I o homesch g for our new kitt in in high school), tw ok lo le hi W . ay on the w n researching and ga be I with number six n he T l. ting for a Benga ded to go came across a lis d a Bengal. I deci te an w w no I eedd. ge orida, I found a br Fl my mind was chan in e liv e w gh and althou e began for breeding. W for it all the way s en tt ki e m ll se ing to 04. We had our 20 in nd er in Michigan will ke ee w ay s over Labor D d up keeping both de en e with three kitten w ch hi w , learned o born in 2005 ly sell. We have al first litter of tw tu ac d di e w r next litte Bengals. of. However, the Silver and Brown h it w d te ar st e ars. W Bengals and Fasey Iv , ls a lot over the ye ga en B a d e help of Callist now have Brown an d an However, with th ix m r ou to nce purhave added lot has changed si a cats Bengals, we d an ng ni ar le a grandI am still Marble Bengals. single parent and a e m ca be I . ls l Benga 13 and although I 20 e un J chasing our initia in ow sh ill doing my first d to it. We are st ar rw parent. I will be fo g in ok lo hool is area, I am ts, one middle sc en am a novice in th ud st ry ta en em ith two el y raised homeschooling w Our cats are trul t. en ud st ol ho my high sc from myself and n io nt student and one te at on s had t lots of hand them up. We have ck underfoot and ge pi to le ab be y bed n’t wait to to give birth on m children. They ca ng yi tr on ed st t si have in that with at leas g in do in a few queens that d ee cc caor two that did su ore appropriate lo m a to and at least one r he ed ov male (before I m s and have kept a en one kitten anyway ue Q 4 , es al M w have ve 2 Stud June. We also no tion). We now ha in ow sh to an pl d who I several other pets ve ha e for a Future Stu W s. en s to keep as Que with three rabbit g on al n, two kittens I plan ia rs Pe a , Siamese and ing including, Bengals y to God for help or gl e th l al ve gi h and four dogs. I helping me throug d an ve ha I as r me come as fa the rough spots. 54 Bengal Bulletin JungleCreations Cattery Jessica Reddy Third Place If you asked me when my love fo r cats started, was born loving I would have to them. As a smal say I l ch ild I would talk and pretend to about cats all da be a cat. I loved y all cats big and parents everyday small and begged for a cat. Finally m y after seven year were tired of m s of life, my pare e walking around nts on my hands and would get me a knees & meowin cat! Their idea w g! T hey decided they as to put a “Hav ral cat & bring it e a Heart” trap inside for me an ou ts id e and catch a fe d my sister to mak were smarter th e into our pet. Lu an my parents an ckily the feral ca d avoided the tr very discourage ts ap s! One day after d, my mother ca me home with a we were feeling had brought her small black kitten in along with he . Someone at he r sibling to find Crumbs” and she r job a home for them was my best frie . I named her “Cra nd. Since Cracker that I haven’t ha cker s there was neve d a cat of my ow r a time in my lif n. e It was about te n years ago that I was first introd working at a vet uced to the Ben clinic in NY and gal breed. I was one of my cowor cat would be pe kers mentioned rfect for me. S to me that a Benga he showed me a fe issue of cat fanc l w ads for bengal y. It was love at s in that months first sight! There was particularly was one cat in on drawn to. It was e of the ads that “Walkabout Sol Larson and soon ar I Express” I sent I was the proud an ne email to Melinda w owner of my fi take long for me rst marble Benga to realize how sp l, “Mush” It didn ecial bengals ar bonded to me as ’t e. I never had a Mush was. I spen ca t so loyal and so t a lot of time re every Bengal ca searching the B t book I could fi engal breed, buyi nd and visiting ev the east coast! ng ery cat show I co About a year af ul d get to, all over ter having Mush, hopes of getting I decided to cont another Bengal. act Melinda agai She emailed me with heart murm n in and told me she urs that she wan had a few kitten ted to place in go cret that Nairo s od homes. (I do bi Jungle Jagua nt think its any r had HCM and Since I was still seM el in da did neuter hi working at the an m after finding imal hospital, sh sent me pictures out) e thought I wou of the kittens an ld be a good fit. d I decided on a later named Jag She flashy sorrel rose uar. tted boy who I After continuing to go to cat show s and talking to starting my own breeders, I cons cattery. When I idered the idea tried to reach ou passed away. I w of t to Melinda, I fo as really upset w und out she had hen I heard her and while some children didn’t ca of the cats wer re much for the e sold as breede in touch with a fe cats rs many were se w breeders wor t fr ee. I was able to king with her lin with a Walkabout get es and was able to queen that was start my catter bred to a Walka y bout stud. My life ended up taking me (and m y cats!) across th introduced new e country to Cal lines into my prog ifornia where I ra m and started sh pion title to my owing my cats. F first Supreme G rand Champion an rom my first Cha have to say the md my home grow happiest momen n O ts n Safari winner, I of my life have While it is very been with cat fr rewarding when iends in the show my cats do well cat friends and hall! at the shows, I also talking to specta love seeing all m tors about my ca derful cat people y ts! I have met so since I started me of the most breeding and sh from them and w onowing bengals. I from my cats. I have learned so couldn’t imagine much my life without them. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 55 Old-Timers FIRST PLACE: Kelli Faram and SGC Cheetahsden Hakan of Tijah SECOND PLACE: Jessika Meger,Wildrose Bengals, Persephone (at left) Cats in Motion THIRD PLACE: Sylvio Banker, Bacamel Francis, icy water ... that doesn´t support (at right) SECOND PLACE: Pat Harbert, Seraphim of OhMy THIRD PLACE: Kathy Ward, Gogees Kotton Futures of Leopardstrail 56 Bengal Bulletin FIRST PLACE: Eva Eriksson Flying Pantheon (Fribäckens Homer) is displayed on the back cover of this issue. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 57 Album Additions Cute Cats SECOND PLACE: Roberte Mazuel, Junglewhisper MAZUELA of Bundu Bengals and Junglewhisper SCIROCCO of Spicecats - “Help me up and I’ll give you a little kiss.” FIRST PLACE: Marla Faulkner of Lone Star Bengals and Windsome BG Starry Dust of LoneStar THIRD PLACE: Kelli Faram, Cheetahsden Elliott Teri's Silly Pet Boy SECOND PLACE: Jane T. Lee of Hunterdonhall Bengals and Hunterdonhall LunaC (above) THIRD PLACE: Rachael Dykes of Nemera Bengals and WildCatMagic Phenix Dior of Nemera (right) 58 Bengal Bulletin FIRST PLACE: Melody Boyd, BoydsBengals Vanilla Parfait - Easter 2013 appears on the front cover of this issue. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 59 Cattery Owners SECOND PLACE: Alan Brown, Rainbow Safari Bengals with RainbowSafari Snow Storm FIRST PLACE: Rob Ebersole Maplewood’s Super Mario On the Wild Side SECOND PLACE: Mark Pennington, Mystre Bengals, IW SGC Spice Basil of Mystre, #1 Bengal & #15 All Breed 2011, in stream appears on the back cover of this issue 60 Bengal Bulletin THIRD PLACE: Eva Eriksson Hamilton (Fribäckens Hamilton) THIRD PLACE: Pamela Langevin (on right) with SGC Magestic Pride Noble Gold at OS 2007 Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 61 Grand Prize Winner... Official Disciplinary List The International Bengal Cat Society, Inc. June 2013 Suspended Banned Laura Bauer, Pies-Calientes Bengals – Suspended until refund owed to breeder is received. In violation of Points (5), (6), and (8) COE. Lisa Murchie, Exoticatz Bengals – Forgery of breeder contracts, falsification of documents, refusal to verify pedigree, DNA test correct parentage. In violation of points (2), (3), (6), and (8) COE. Non-payment of monies in lieu of pet kitten owed. In violation of points (6), (7). and (8) COE. Tracie Davies, Wildkatt & Silvertrace Bengals – Suspended due to breach of contract and until payment or replacement is received by breeder. In violation of Points (3), (5), (6), (7), and (8) COE. Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, AdventureBeach Bengals – Suspended until amends are made to pet buyer and payments received. In violation of Points (1), (3), (4), and (5) COE. Linda Evans, Silvergene Bengals – Renewal in good standing with TIBCS accepted, pending refund to breeder, for total price of breeding cat and incidentals. In violation of Points (5), (6), and& (8) COE IN ADDITION TO THE PRIMARY PRIZES LISTED, ALL WINNERS RECEIVED A YEAR’S DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BENGAL BULLETIN, THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BENGAL CAT SOCIETY (TIBCS)! 62 Bengal Bulletin Julie Burnett-Young, Merkaba Bengals – Failure to maintain a good standard of health and care, thus selling unhealthy kittens in need of medical attention. Failure to provide registration papers and pedigrees to kittens buyers. In violation of points (4) and (5) COE. Tamara Passariello, ForestRun Bengals Susan Embrick, Emberglo Bengals Ann Law, Silvercreek Bengals Michelle Galione, WildOnSpots Bengals – Breach of contract for failure to refund or replace kittens to pet buyers. In violation of Points (3) and (7) COE. Linda Naslund, MorningStar Bengals Jonathan Villocero, Magyar Bengals Canie Brooks, Wildgold Bengals with Wildgold Keiki Lani. Canie’s photo also placed First in the Cattery Owners Category! Katie Grashel, Amunra Cattery – Breach of contract, refusal to verify pedigree and provide details of registrations, correct parentage and matings. In violation of points (2) and (7) COE. Sandra Sipe, Unique Prints Cattery – TIBCS strongly recommends that all transactions be in writing. This includes deposits for kittens. TIBCS also recommends moneys be paid by check and that receipts be issued for all payments. If problems arise later, it is difficult to determine a fair course of action when agreements were verbal and cash changed hands without receipts; point (8) violation of COE. Failure to refund money owed to kitten buyer as promised, violation COE (7) – “I shall conduct myself always in a manner that reflects credit upon the Bengal cat breed and me.” Sheila Cox, Greenmansions – All breeder and show kittens will have pedigrees and registration forms provided with them. Point (5) COE violation. TIBCS strongly recommends that all transactions be in writing, point (8) violation. “If I become aware or are notified that a cat of my breeding is found to be abandoned, neglected, mistreated, or in need of rescue, I will participate in its rescue, relocation, and/ or re-homing to the best of my ability,” point (10) COE violation. Patti Bingham, Spotoluck Bengals – Failure to breed only healthy cats, free from disease. Lack of good standard of health and care, including adequate room for exercise, regular grooming, clean quarters, and adequate food and water. In violation of points (3) and (4) COE. Annette Troll, Trollspotting Bengals – Failure to keep accurate records of all matings and pedigrees. Failure to maintain a good standard of health and care, including adequate room for exercise, regular grooming, clean quarters, and adequate food and water. In violation of points (3) and (4) COE. ---------------------------------------------------------All TIBCS membership privileges are revoked temporarily for those under suspension, and permanently for those banned. Members who are suspended have the opportunity to regain good standing with TIBCS upon making amends and implementing ethical recommendations. Members who are banned may not be reinstated as a TIBCS member in good standing. The TIBCS Code of Ethics, which is a personally signed contract between TIBCS and each individual breeder member, may be found at http://www.tibcs.com/abouttibcs/coe.php. Ethics and the disciplinary process are overseen by the Senior Vice President, [email protected]. Volume 25, Issue 2 - Second Quarter 2013 63 Bengal Media Archives: Eva Eriksson, Flying Pantheon (Fribäckens Homer), first place, “Bengals in Motion” Bengal Media Archives: Mark Pennington, Mystre Bengals, IW SGC Spice Basil of Mystre, second place, “On the Wild Side” 64 Bengal Bulletin
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