A recent Cambridge cat show welcomed the first entry of a new breed.
The 40th Annual Golden Triangle Cat Fanciers Cat Show welcomed Bengal cats. This marks the first year that this particular breed has been recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), which is the group that sets the standard for the organization.
The cat show took place at the Galt Arena Gardens, with entries from both Canada and the USA. Both show cats and household pets were able to participate, with categories for both, and the Bengals were judged according to CFA rules, as were the other cats. Brochure printing providers can produce publications that can be given to those who may be interested in taking part in one of the competition.
Members of this breed originated as hybrids between Asian leopard cats and domestic cats, which were bred in the 1970s in an effort to find a gene that gave resistance to feline leukemia. The effort was not successful, but the kittens that resulted were found to be good pets by those who adopted them. They were able to breed true for several generations, and were eventually in position to be recognized as a breed. The cats are said by CFA to be very loving and loyal. They are also considered to be very curious, love water and can be trained to walk on a leash.
