TICA is the world's largest genetic cat registry and the most important registry for Bengal Cats. Bengal Cats were accepted for exhibition in TICA in 1986 and achieved championship status in 1991. Today, Bengal Cats serve as ambassadors for TICA, the enjoyment of beautiful feline fun and the success of the cooperative efforts of an invested breeding community, an informed registry and an engaged scientific community.
TICA's Bengal Cat Breed Committee is composed of seven individuals elected by Bengal Cat breed section of The International Cat Association (TICA) for a three year term. The Bengal Cat breed section is anyone who has identified Bengal Cats as a breed of primary interest or they show Bengal Cats, breed Bengal Cats or JUST LOVE BENGAL CATS! The Bengal Cat breed section has more people than any other breed in TICA and in fact, any other breed section in the history of TICA!
Jay Bangle, Canie Brooks, Steven Corneille, Pat Harbert, Karen Sausman, Wendy Symmes and chair person Anthony Hutcherson, educate and present TICA's Bengal Cat standard. The Breed Committee has expanded the scope of their efforts to include public outreach, scientific engagement and advocacy on behalf of the Bengal Cat.
To accurately depict the Bengal cat and foster ongoing beneficial relationships with the academic and scientific communities, TICA's Bengal Cat Breed Committee created this calendar contest open to any TICA registered domestic (SBT) Bengal Cat.
The funds from this calendar will be used to support Bengal Cat participation for TICA's major public outreach efforts and support an upcoming feline genetics workshop Co-chaired by Brian Davis, PhD of Texas A&M University and Chris Kaelin, PhD of Stanford University. Both scientists have research projects underway to improve, understand and appreciate the Bengal Cat.
Chris Kaelin
PhD of Stanford University | 
Brian Davis
PhD of Texas A&M University |