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Backcrossing, Hybridizing, and the Bengal Cat

February 12, 2023

by Robyn Paterson

The Bengal cat falls into a category of cat breeds known as hybrids, but this label is not scientifically accurate. The confusion this creates can be problematic for the so-called hybrid breeds. Breeds labeled…

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What Makes a Responsible Bengal Breeder? 

January 15, 2022

by Robyn Paterson

From the outside, it looks simple, but breeding cats is complex.  Unfortunately, the idea of breeding cats - a household pet, not a livestock animal - has a broad spectrum of motivations behind it…

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How to Avoid Bengal Cat Scams

May 12, 2020

by Robyn Paterson

You want to buy a Bengal, but you do not want to be scammed? Purchasing a pet online can be unnerving, but it does not have to be.  Scams are out there, but with…

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Navigating the Cat World in a Call-Out Culture

February 8, 2020

by Robyn Paterson

Polarization among people is incredibly high and continuing to rise.  The Cat World is no different.  It has long been known that one must be thick-skinned to interact within the breeding world regardless of…

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Is it a Bengal?

If you were to check any Bengal breeder's email inbox or hang out in a Bengal cat chat group and you are bound to find the infamous question attached to a picture - is it a Bengal?

First, we have…

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Adopt or Shop: It's YOUR Choice

Are you thinking about buying a purebred cat, but you aren’t quite sure you should because of all the animals in shelters? You may want to consider the pros and cons of both options before making that decision. 

Adopting…

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Are Bengal cats Hypoallergenic?

July 7, 2018

by Robyn Paterson

One of the most frequent questions we get from people is whether or not Bengal cats are hypoallergenic. The correct answer is yes, they are hypoallergenic, but to fully understand that answer, you must…

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