It should be noted Elysian Bengals and its authors are not veterinarians in any capacity. Our information is for education purposes only...

What is the Bengal Breed Standard according to The International Cat Association (TICA)? What examples can be provided to demonstrate traits

A contract is a lawful and enforceable mutual understanding exchange. As a breeder the document is a bill of sale and an adoption contract.

In genetics we have a code. This code is compilation of groupings of letters that represent specific genes that express as various...

Finding a good quality, ethical and responsible breeder to buy breeding cats from can be really hard work. I’ve written in the past on...

The journey of natural rearing has had its ups and downs, but this is my tell all of finding that balance as a bengal cat breeder.

Breeding Bengal Cats isn't always rainbows and butterflies. It can be really devastating. Many situations can take a huge part of you.

What to do to prevent the spread, when illness and disease comes into your cattery?

After 16 years of collaborated work, my mentor's opus magnum has been achieved. He spent 12 years on this idea that would change the...

Taking kitten pictures can be extremely daunting from managing the kittens, to figuring out the right set up. Believe it or not, you...

As a breeder you often get asked by other new breeders, “What is your best piece of advice?” Aside from all the sciencey stuff like genetics

Let us take a look at the definitions of a job and a hobby. The definition of a Hobby is “an activity done regularly in one's leisure...

Enrichment and Stimulation are essential for any cat especially our very intelligent Bengal Cats and kittens who can be a little naughty...

We are a society scared of all germs so it is standard to clean with bleach, 409, windex, clorox wipes, lysol spray until we live in a...

It is important that all animals are given a home, loved and cared for as the living beings they are. Rescue and other such programs have...

In the dog world if a breeder doesn't show their dogs or have champion lines most people will disregard that breeder. This line of...

There are MANY natural treatments and aids for companion animals suffering from asthma and other breathing difficulties. These options...

Is your beloved furbaby wheezing, coughing and hacking? Perhaps after playing with another companion animal, being scared or chasing a...

All cats shed whether it's a lot or a little. It's a natural cycle for a cat as the seasons come and numerous factors affect the coat...

Cat litter is a two billion dollar business that provides over five billion pounds of litter to cat owners every single year (1). It's...

This type of herpes virus causes inflammation (“-itis”) of the windpipe, nose (“Rhino-”) and trachea (“Trach-”) and is responsible for...

Panleukopenia or FPV is a highly contagious virus that often affects kittens under the age of one. It is a very resistant virus that can...

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic we have had to re-evaluate and restock some of the essentials we have in our cabinets here at Elysian...