Breeders

Nov 10, 20223 min read

Trends in the Cat Fancy: A Decrease in Kitten Adoptions

Why have kitten sales slowed? Is it affecting a specific group of people and what can we do about it to keep the cat fancy alive?

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Ethical Back to Back Breeding: A Biological Breeding Strategy for Feline Welfare

Meghan Leah Waals

Sep 9, 20229 min read

Ethical Back to Back Breeding: A Biological Breeding Strategy for Feline Welfare

Back to Back breeding, what a hot and very taboo topic. Often this type of breeding is what we associate with backyard breeders,...

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Genetic Punnett Squares: Predicting Offspring and the Future of your Program

Meghan Leah Waals

Jul 4, 20228 min read

Genetic Punnett Squares: Predicting Offspring and the Future of your Program

Genetics sometimes seem confusing but as a breeder it is essential to understand the ins and out of genetics and how to predict outcomes.

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Take It to Heart The Ins and Outs of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM in Cats

Meghan Leah Waals

Jun 27, 202218 min read

Take It to Heart The Ins and Outs of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM in Cats

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

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Meghan Leah Waals

Jun 20, 20224 min read

Bengal Breed Standard

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

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Don't Skip and Submit: How to Read, Write and Understand Animal Sales Contracts

Meghan Waals

Mar 5, 20228 min read

Don't Skip and Submit: How to Read, Write and Understand Animal Sales Contracts

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

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Meghan Waals

Jul 31, 202110 min read

A Journey in Natural Rearing

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.

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Meghan Waals

Jul 16, 202112 min read

Breeding F*cking Sucks Sometimes

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

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5 Degrees of Separation: Preventing the Spread of Illness and Disease

Meghan Waals

Apr 28, 202112 min read

5 Degrees of Separation: Preventing the Spread of Illness and Disease

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

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Cuddle Up with Your Camera: Utilizing your iPhone for Professional Quality Kitten Photos

Meghan Waals

Jan 30, 20219 min read

Cuddle Up with Your Camera: Utilizing your iPhone for Professional Quality Kitten Photos

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

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Meghan Waals

Nov 15, 20207 min read

Ethical Breeding is NOT a Hobby

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...

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Meghan Waals

Mar 26, 20209 min read

Elysian Bengals Emergency Supplies List

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...

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Meghan Waals

Mar 7, 20206 min read

Elysian Bengals Home Remedies

After caring for kittens and other animals over the last 21 years) you learn a few tips and tricks here and there. Especially not living...

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Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol Reduces Frequency of Heat Cycles

Meghan Waals

Mar 2, 202017 min read

Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol Reduces Frequency of Heat Cycles

There are countless scientific studies that show the effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on the reproductive hormone levels in...

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