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conversations.value: What could be a title for a book about Cat, Cats, Fancy with the genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Pets & Animal Care?
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conversations.value: A title for this book could be 'Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds'
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conversations.value: Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds
  All other associations have fully accepted the Bengal—even ACFA who had reservations in the beginning and accepted Bengals for registration but not exhibition because of temperament concerns. Bengal breeders and fanciers have proven to their satisfaction that the Bengal is fully domestic in temperament and no danger to judges, exhibitors, or the show-going public.
  Only Bengals well removed from the leopard cat are eligible to be shown for championship. To be shown in TICA, for example, a Bengal must be what's called a SBT (Stud Book Traditional), which means the cat must show at least three generations of Bengal-to-Bengal breeding on its pedigree, with no cats of unknown registry or of leopard cat or part-leopard cat heritage within that three generation period. This means SBT Bengals are at least four generations away from the original leopard cat/domestic cat mating. Most pet Bengals are F4s (filial 4, or fourth generation) or SBTs; although Bengals closer to the wild blood are available from some breeders. F1 Bengals (filial 1, or first generation) have a parent that's a leopard cat; F2 Bengals have a leopard cat grandparent; F3 Bengals have a leopard cat great-grandparent; F4 Bengals have a leopard cat great-great-grandparent, and so on. Therefore, it's important to know what you're buying when acquiring a Bengal as a pet or to show. Before purchasing a Bengal that's an F2 (second generation) or F3 (third generation) as a pet, be sure the cat is domestic in temperament and uses the litter box appropriately. Generally, only experienced breeders and fanciers are appropriate owners of F1 and F2 Bengals. Leopard cats are very difficult to litter box train because in the wild they eliminate in running water to prevent larger predators from tracking them. That's only one of the reasons leopard cats make poor pets.
  Today, the exotic look and lively personality have won the Bengal an enthusiastic following. Mill and the other dedicated breeders are working to better the Bengal. Although the associations require show Bengals to be at least four generations away from the leopard cat, occasionally some breeders still create new lines by crossing domestics with leopard cats to improve the body or coat type. The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), a small wild cat about the size of the domestic, is one of the most widespread felid species, found throughout India, China, the Korean peninsula, and Far East Russia, and most of Southeast Asia including Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Considered of least concern among endangered wildcat species, it's possible to obtain the licensing to own and breed them in the United States, depending upon your state, county, and city. Once used to begin a new line, however, that particular line must start over and the descendants can't be shown for championship for another four generations.
  The Bengal may look like a wild cat, but fanciers say this breed is as lovably friendly as any full-blooded domestic. Full of life and very people-oriented, Bengals are playful, gregarious, energetic cats with a generous dose of feline curiosity. Bengal enthusiasts rave about the breed's personality and playful antics. Bengals form strong bonds of love and loyalty with their human companions, and become faithful, affectionate, fun-loving friends, provided you meet them halfway and give them the love they need in return. Athletic and agile, Bengals love to climb and will gravitate toward the highest point in any room. Bengals are great sources of entertainment; turn off the TV, and watch your Bengal; they're the best show around.
  One of the main characteristics that make them so special as companions is their intelligence. It's not surprising Bengals are sharp as furry tacks since surviving in the jungle takes wit as well as strong jaws, sharp claws, and lightning reflexes. Bengals learn very quickly, and enjoy learning new behaviors like walking their human companions on leads, and teaching their humans how to play fetch. Yes, Bengals are skillful teachers of humankind, and are particularly adept at instructing their human friends on dinnertime and what the favored cuisine should be. In fact, they learn tricks you'd rather they didn't, such as turning on and off light switches, opening doors, and flushing toilets. The curious Bengal will get into everything, and changes in the environment provoke a quick response from the Bengal. Open a cupboard and your Bengal will dive in for a look-see, and will rearrange the contents if they're not up to Bengal standards.
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conversations.value: Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds
  All other associations have fully accepted the Bengal—even ACFA who had reservations in the beginning and accepted Bengals for registration but not exhibition because of temperament concerns. Bengal breeders and fanciers have proven to their satisfaction that the Bengal is fully domestic in temperament and no danger to judges, exhibitors, or the show-going public.
  Only Bengals well removed from the leopard cat are eligible to be shown for championship. To be shown in TICA, for example, a Bengal must be what's called a SBT (Stud Book Traditional), which means the cat must show at least three generations of Bengal-to-Bengal breeding on its pedigree, with no cats of unknown registry or of leopard cat or part-leopard cat heritage within that three generation period. This means SBT Bengals are at least four generations away from the original leopard cat/domestic cat mating. Most pet Bengals are F4s (filial 4, or fourth generation) or SBTs; although Bengals closer to the wild blood are available from some breeders. F1 Bengals (filial 1, or first generation) have a parent that's a leopard cat; F2 Bengals have a leopard cat grandparent; F3 Bengals have a leopard cat great-grandparent; F4 Bengals have a leopard cat great-great-grandparent, and so on. Therefore, it's important to know what you're buying when acquiring a Bengal as a pet or to show. Before purchasing a Bengal that's an F2 (second generation) or F3 (third generation) as a pet, be sure the cat is domestic in temperament and uses the litter box appropriately. Generally, only experienced breeders and fanciers are appropriate owners of F1 and F2 Bengals. Leopard cats are very difficult to litter box train because in the wild they eliminate in running water to prevent larger predators from tracking them. That's only one of the reasons leopard cats make poor pets.
  Today, the exotic look and lively personality have won the Bengal an enthusiastic following. Mill and the other dedicated breeders are working to better the Bengal. Although the associations require show Bengals to be at least four generations away from the leopard cat, occasionally some breeders still create new lines by crossing domestics with leopard cats to improve the body or coat type. The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), a small wild cat about the size of the domestic, is one of the most widespread felid species, found throughout India, China, the Korean peninsula, and Far East Russia, and most of Southeast Asia including Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Considered of least concern among endangered wildcat species, it's possible to obtain the licensing to own and breed them in the United States, depending upon your state, county, and city. Once used to begin a new line, however, that particular line must start over and the descendants can't be shown for championship for another four generations.
  The Bengal may look like a wild cat, but fanciers say this breed is as lovably friendly as any full-blooded domestic. Full of life and very people-oriented, Bengals are playful, gregarious, energetic cats with a generous dose of feline curiosity. Bengal enthusiasts rave about the breed's personality and playful antics. Bengals form strong bonds of love and loyalty with their human companions, and become faithful, affectionate, fun-loving friends, provided you meet them halfway and give them the love they need in return. Athletic and agile, Bengals love to climb and will gravitate toward the highest point in any room. Bengals are great sources of entertainment; turn off the TV, and watch your Bengal; they're the best show around.
  One of the main characteristics that make them so special as companions is their intelligence. It's not surprising Bengals are sharp as furry tacks since surviving in the jungle takes wit as well as strong jaws, sharp claws, and lightning reflexes. Bengals learn very quickly, and enjoy learning new behaviors like walking their human companions on leads, and teaching their humans how to play fetch. Yes, Bengals are skillful teachers of humankind, and are particularly adept at instructing their human friends on dinnertime and what the favored cuisine should be. In fact, they learn tricks you'd rather they didn't, such as turning on and off light switches, opening doors, and flushing toilets. The curious Bengal will get into everything, and changes in the environment provoke a quick response from the Bengal.
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conversations.value: EARS | Medium sized. Wide set and moderately flared, continuing the line of wedge. Wide at base with rounded tips, and tilted forward. 
  LEGS AND PAWS | Legs substantial and medium length; medium heavy musculature; hind legs slightly heavier; paws round, large, with tufting desirable. 
  COAT | Semi-long, silky, plush, with medium undercoat; coat lies with body and breaks as cat moves; medium ruff. 
  COLOR | Sealpoint and white; blue point and white; all other pointed and white colors including lilac, chocolate, all lynx colors, red, cream, tortie and all van colors; all mitted point colors including chocolate, seal, lilac, blue, all lynx colors, red, cream and tortie; all colorpoint colors including chocolate, seal, lilac, blue, all lynx colors, red, cream, and tortie. 
  DISQUALIFY | Eye color other than blue; any white on pointed colors; lack of white chin on mitted colors; any dark markings on area of white mask in bicolor.
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conversations.value: Wide set and moderately flared, continuing the line of wedge. Wide at base with rounded tips, and tilted forward. 
  LEGS AND PAWS | Legs substantial and medium length; medium heavy musculature; hind legs slightly heavier; paws round, large, with tufting desirable. 
  COAT | Semi-long, silky, plush, with medium undercoat; coat lies with body and breaks as cat moves; medium ruff. 
  COLOR | Sealpoint and white; blue point and white; all other pointed and white colors including lilac, chocolate, all lynx colors, red, cream, tortie and all van colors; all mitted point colors including chocolate, seal, lilac, blue, all lynx colors, red, cream and tortie; all colorpoint colors including chocolate, seal, lilac, blue, all lynx colors, red, cream, and tortie. 
  DISQUALIFY | Eye color other than blue; any white on pointed colors; lack of white chin on mitted colors; any dark markings on area of white mask in bicolor.
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conversations.value: Recessive In genetics, a recessive gene is an allele for a characteristic that only is detectable in the physical appearance of the cat if the cat has two copies of the same allele. The characteristic is unable to express itself in the cat's physical appearance in the presence of the alternate dominant characteristic. (see dominant)
  Scoring The system of keeping track of the number of points and awards each cat has attained; each association has its own system.
  Show cage The cages in the benching area where the entries are kept until it's time for them to be shown.
  Wedge Used to describe a particular head type; a geometric shape with two principal planes meeting in a sharply acute angle.