Use the terms second generation domestic backcross and third generation domestic backcross
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Bengal Breed Seminar Bengal Cat Breeding Strategy Paradigm
Use the terms second generation domestic backcross and third generation domestic backcross and NOT F2 & F3. In ALL FIELDS OF SCIENCE F2 generations are the result of F1 X F1 and F3 the result of F2 X F2. Incorrect terminology has caused scientific bodies and law enforcement agencies to disbelieve that Bengal Cats are domestic cats resulting in harmful policies and regulations