ABOUT THE BENGAL CAT CLUB
The Bengal Cat Club was founded in 1993 to cater exclusively for the Bengal Cat and became member to the GCCF in October 1996. By the end of 1998, we had over 300 members. Each member agrees to adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and to the GCCF Code of Ethics that all member clubs have agreed to accept. The Club played a key role in the successful application for Preliminary recognition of the breed by the GCCF that was granted in June 1997.
The Bengal Cat Club was formed to offer advice and assistance to club members and owners on the welfare and breeding of Bengal Cats. The Bengal breed was introduced into the UK in the early 1990s and has quickly gained huge popularity because of the excellent temperament and unique nature of the breed.
As a Club that is a member of the GCCF, we have representative delegates to attend GCCF Council Meetings on behalf of the Club. There is also a Bengal Breed Advisory Committee (BAC) which is responsible for advising the GCCF on all matters concerning the Bengal breed, including the nomination of judges of the Bengal breed, and applications for promotion and progression of the breed.
At the June 2000 meeting of the BAC, it was agreed to apply for the promotion to Provisional status of the Brown (Black)Spotted Bengals. This was granted, and from June 2002, they were able to compete for Intermediate Certificates. Since then, the progression of the breed through the ranks started properly after a successful application for Championship Status with the Brown (Black) Spotted Bengals being able to compete for Challenge Certificates was approved starting from 1st June 2006.
This was followed by the Brown (Black) Marble Bengals gaining Championship Status followed by the Snow Spotted and then then Snow Marbles. The last few years have seen a growing interest in Silver Bengals, and we are at the point when we will be applying for Championship status in the very near future.
Blue Bengals are already on the show bench, but at the moment so few are being shown that it looks as though it will be many years before we see them competing for CC's and PC's unless we see a lot more being shown.
If you have a Bengal, or hope to own one, or simply wish to support the promotion of these stunning cats, join THE BENGAL CAT CLUB. Fill in an application form which you can find on the 'JOIN US' page on this website.
The Bengal Cat Club was honoured to have had the late Miss Anne Rickson as its first President.
The Bengal Cat Club was formed to offer advice and assistance to club members and owners on the welfare and breeding of Bengal Cats. The Bengal breed was introduced into the UK in the early 1990s and has quickly gained huge popularity because of the excellent temperament and unique nature of the breed.
As a Club that is a member of the GCCF, we have representative delegates to attend GCCF Council Meetings on behalf of the Club. There is also a Bengal Breed Advisory Committee (BAC) which is responsible for advising the GCCF on all matters concerning the Bengal breed, including the nomination of judges of the Bengal breed, and applications for promotion and progression of the breed.
At the June 2000 meeting of the BAC, it was agreed to apply for the promotion to Provisional status of the Brown (Black)Spotted Bengals. This was granted, and from June 2002, they were able to compete for Intermediate Certificates. Since then, the progression of the breed through the ranks started properly after a successful application for Championship Status with the Brown (Black) Spotted Bengals being able to compete for Challenge Certificates was approved starting from 1st June 2006.
This was followed by the Brown (Black) Marble Bengals gaining Championship Status followed by the Snow Spotted and then then Snow Marbles. The last few years have seen a growing interest in Silver Bengals, and we are at the point when we will be applying for Championship status in the very near future.
Blue Bengals are already on the show bench, but at the moment so few are being shown that it looks as though it will be many years before we see them competing for CC's and PC's unless we see a lot more being shown.
If you have a Bengal, or hope to own one, or simply wish to support the promotion of these stunning cats, join THE BENGAL CAT CLUB. Fill in an application form which you can find on the 'JOIN US' page on this website.
The Bengal Cat Club was honoured to have had the late Miss Anne Rickson as its first President.