All my Bengal friends. Check this out! Bengal Breed Again Most Popular Breed 5/1/2013 #Bengalcats are the most popular breed in the world For the fifth year running, the Bengal cat is named the most popular breed of cat in the world! According to TICA (The International Cat Association), the world’s largest genetic feline registry, over ninety-eight-thousand (98,000) Bengal cats are now registered with them. From the breed’s early beginnings, when Jean Mill, the “mother” of the breed, took out the very first Bengal cats to a cat show for exhibition in 1985 (as a developing new breed), the public has been smitten by the “Bengal bug!” The reaction from the crowds back in 1985 was overwhelming and the same holds true today in 2013. Enthusiasts of the breed are certainly are not surprised to find that the Bengal cat has again taken the position of most loved feline worldwide, for each enthusiast knows the same fate (having been bitten by the same bug)! George Clooney with a Bengal Kitten George Clooney, in the 1996 hit movie, One Fine Day, holding an Aluren Bengal kitten. A little trivia: There were actually four Bengal kittens used in the movie’s production; two from Jean Mill and two from Pat Killmaier. After using Jean’s kittens, the movie was filmed at a new locale, New York City and two of Pat’s Bengal kittens were then cast into the movie. The movie only has one kitten in it, but that kitten is played by four different Bengal kittens. According to statistics, the world’s second most popular breed is the beautiful Ragdoll cat with over sixty-three-thousand (63,000) Ragdolls registered with TICA. Taking the third place position is the magnificent Maine Coon, with over forty-eight thousand (48,000) Maine Coon cats registered with TICA. Bengal cats are such an adaptable breed. They get along well with other pets, most love the interaction and bond that they develop with dogs, they find children to be entertaining playmates and they are intelligent, loving and loyal. These traits, along with many other breed traits are easily what endears them to the public.They have found their way into the hearts of many, from the single person to large families and from the not-so-famous to the famous. Additionally, Bengal cats are becoming more and more popular in commercials and even appearing on some television shows (see the Bengals Illustrated issue Top Cats) and in movies. The Bengal cat is truly a popular breed! With those amazing registration figures, one might think that you would easily find these top breeds in rescue, but the reality is that these breeds are not found in rescue at any higher numbers than some of the other breeds that have been in the cat fancy much longer! Reputable breeders are committed to making the right placements and owners are responsible pet owners! Here’s a list of just a few of the celebrities that have been reported to own a Bengal cat (or two, or more): Leila Ali Kevin Bacon Cher Jethro Tull singer, Ian Anderson Nascar driver, Ricky Rudd Barbara Mandrell Calvin Klein Kristen Stewart Sean Connery Goldie Hawn Sophie Dahl Bruce Springsteen Donatella Versace Prince Saud Al Fisal Justin Hawkins The Sultan of Brunei Nicole Richie Rolf Harris Uri Gella Jonathan Ross Esther Rantzen Peter Stringfellow Lord Jeffrey Archer Amy Lee - See more at: bengalsillustrated/news/#sthash.SujOWSHK.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:46:24 +0000
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