Downloads

• Networking Contact List
  The downloadable version is being revised for first-quarter changes . The updated list will be available after the second week in April 2006. Please check back then.

• Official Policy Statement ~ Bengals in Georgia
  This is the official statement legalizing bengals in the State of Georgia (USA) if certain requirements are met. It is a jpg of the official-format policy. You can print it out and take it with you on trips to Georgia or give it to those who get pets from you who live in or visit Georgia.
  Download the scanned policy.

• Bengal Temperament & Behavior
  This is a fact sheet that contains some quotes from board certified animal behaviorist Dr. Sharon Crowell-Davis (DVM, PhD, DACVB) about how Bengals are NOT wild or dangerous animals. It's a great thing to have on hand to give to your vet.
  Download the PDF file.

• Microchip for Your Cat's Protection and Your Peace of Mind
  All a breeder needs to know about the ins and outs of microchipping cats...how chips work, how to implant a chip, how to reduce microchipping costs, and more! (This is a significantly expanded and updated revision of the article that appeared in the TIBCS Bengal Bulletin. It is applicable to all types of cats, not just bengals.) 8 pgs. Illustrated. Includes a bonus microchipping protocol/checklist. (Read a review comment.) .
  Download the PDF file.

• Bengal Characteristics
  This article by Jessica Nemechek & Janet Saltzman is a good one to give to potential pet buyers to help ensure that they know what life with a bengal is like. Jessica and Janet's theory is that there will be fewer returns or dumping of bengals if their people are truly informed about the breed and will find their traits delightful rather than distressing.
  Download the PDF file.

• TIBCS Health Committee Articles
  These are printer-friendly (PDF) versions of articles by the TIBCS Health Committee.
  Download "The Soft Stool Mystery" (January 2006)
  Download "Synopsis of Current Health Information" (January 2006)