About us

My first experience breeding cats was with Birmans and then Ragdolls.

The first two Registered cats I bred in 2009 were called Merlin and Sweet Shiraz. I was then registered with Waratah National, which later changed their name to the current ANCATS.  

I used part of both their names to create my prefix Merli/shaz which I have carried over into my Bengal breeding. 

I stopped breeding Ragdolls when my 1st marriage fell apart and I got divorced. 

My history with Bengals started in 2016.

It all began with a simple idea fuelled by my wish list that had been on hold for many years a deep passion for Bengals. I have always loved spots, in all animals like dalmatians. I even bred the first recognised spotted pocket pet rats. 

I never thought that I would ever be able to own my own Bengal never mind being able to breed them. That was my utmost dream.

Al from Jungle paw Bengals sold and became my mentor and partner at the start.  He was a delightful person to deal with very friendly and supportive.  When he decided to retire I kept my last kitten a male from a mating who is Adonis the biggest sook you can meet. Loves his belly rubbed and spends most nights cuddled up with hubby. 

I then purchased Arrowfield Umbra who decided that she would take her time before she had her first litter.  2 years of waiting and we finally have the most beautiful looking babies with Umbra and Adonis born 15th Jan 25. In between I got impatient waiting and as I didn't know if I was every going to get kittens from Umbra.  So I purchased 2 cats from (I found out later) an unethical breeder in NSW.  I won't go into all the stress and issues it has caused me but I'm a more knowledgeable and careful person because of it. 

BUT I have had such sweet, stunning babies with Shandy one of those girls.  Unfortunately Zirra the other had birthing difficulties with her first born and it was stuck in her vulva.  The vet I went to was very incompetent and instead of giving her a small cut to give the baby extra room to allow delivery just used forceps and ripped it out, ripping its lip in half and according to her breaking its jaw. It was PTS. We lost all of her kittens and she's never fallen pregnant since.

PLEASE NOTE - I don't recommend Bundoora Vets

in Plenty Road Bundoora MELBOURNE.