TICA Registered Breeding Program

Our Bengals

Every kitten at Shady Spots comes from carefully selected parents with proven genetics, outstanding temperament, and the wild beauty that makes Bengals extraordinary.

Studs

The males behind our breeding program

Stud

Bogus Benson

The Powerhouse of Our Program

Registration TICA

Role Active Stud

Pattern Rosetted

Coat Glitter

Bogus Benson is the cornerstone of our breeding program. His genetics consistently produce bold, clearly-defined rosettes and that coveted glitter effect that makes Bengals look like they are lit from within. He is an exceptional specimen in both conformation and temperament, calm with his queens and confident in his environment. Kittens by Bogus are immediately recognizable by their striking wild appearance.

Rosettes Bold

Glitter Yes

Temperament Calm

Current offspring: Stone and Steele are by Ahsoka. Bogus is also the father of Ophelia's litter born June 13, 2026.

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Stud

Rokki

Upcoming Stud with Exceptional Promise

Registration TICA

Role Stud

Status Active

Pairings Planned

Rokki brings additional depth to our breeding program with his own distinct genetic strengths. We are excited about the variety and quality of kittens he will contribute to future litters. His pairings are currently being planned and will be announced as they are confirmed. Contact Dawn for specific information about Rokki's upcoming litters.

Future pairings: Rokki's litters are in planning. Join our waiting list to be notified when his first litter is announced.

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Young Stud

Marshall Mello

A New Addition to Shady Spots

Role Young Stud

Status Developing

Program Future Plans

Availability Not Applicable

Marshall Mello is Dawn's newest young stud and a recent addition to the Shady Spots program. He is still growing and developing, so future pairing and genetic details will be shared only after Dawn has completed her evaluations.

New addition: Marshall Mello is not connected to a currently announced litter. Contact Dawn for future program updates.

Current Queens

Our active breeding females

Current Queen

Ahsoka

Mother of Stone and Steele

Registration TICA

Role Active Queen

Partner Bogus Benson

Offspring Stone, Steele

Ahsoka is an outstanding queen with a loving, attentive maternal nature. She is the mother of both Stone and Steele from her pairing with Bogus Benson. Her kittens reflect her excellent temperament and structure, combined with Bogus's wild look. Ahsoka is gentle, confident, and thrives in a home environment, qualities she reliably passes to her kittens.

Current kittens available: Stone and Steele are both available now. View both kittens.

Current Queen

Selene

Silver Genetics and Refined Structure

Registration TICA

Role Active Queen

Pairings Planned

Genetics Charcoal Carrier

Selene is a confirmed charcoal carrier and brings refined structure to the program. She is calm, sociable, and adjusts beautifully to life as part of a family. Dawn will share confirmed pairing information when future plans are ready.

Upcoming litters: Selene's litters are being planned. Contact Dawn for details or join the waiting list.

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Current Queen

Ophelia

Also Known by the Nickname Sativa

Registration TICA

Role Active Queen

Partner Bogus Benson

Litter Born June 13, 2026

Ophelia is the queen Dawn had previously referred to by the nickname Sativa. She was bred to Bogus Benson and welcomed their litter on June 13, 2026. Dawn is monitoring the newborns and will share individual kitten information as they grow.

Current litter with Bogus: Born June 13, 2026. Contact Dawn for current updates and future availability.

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Future Queens

Young females being prepared to join our breeding program

Future Queen

Lotus

A young Bengal female with outstanding markings being developed for our future program. Beautiful structure and temperament.

Future Queen

Meadow

A gentle, well-structured Bengal female with exceptional coat quality. Meadow shows great promise as a future contributor to our program.

Future Queen

Suzette

Suzette is a sweet, curious Bengal female with a lovely face and promising genetics. We look forward to her first litter in the years ahead.

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Interested in a Future Queen Litter?

Join our general waiting list and tell us what you're looking for. Dawn will match you with the right litter when the time comes.

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