Abyssinian Cats: Everything about Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding (Barron's Compete Pet Owner's Manuals) [Paperback]

J. Anne Helgren (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812028643
• ISBN-13: 978-0812028645
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #728,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Cats > Breeds

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78 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars People should read books like this BEFORE selecting kitty!, May 16, 1999

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I recommend that anyone considering being owned by an Abyssinian read this book (the info is enlightening for already owned people as well). It covers in easily understood language everything one should know about Abyssinian Cats and how to care for them. It is simply enough written to be understood by children though not boring to adults. It could be used as a teaching tool for children in the home where kitty will live. The author starts at the beginning: How to buy the cat, acclimation, caring for it "Forever After," etc. She discusses controversial issues such as declawing (I'm personally opposed), grooming, showing, etc. The general care information would apply to most cats. But Abyssinians are very intelligent, loyal, inquisitive and active. If you want a cat that will NOT sit on the refrigerator, then perhaps this book would give the reader some understanding of the personality of the Abyssinian and guide the propsective cat owner toward making a good decision about whether or not to select this particular breed or another, less active, breed. Plenty of good photos.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Abyssinian Cats, September 10, 2008

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Emily M. Nadeau (Canada) - See all my reviews
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Wonderful book. Takes you through the beginnings of the breed and how it came to North America. Detailed information about standard physical expectations for show; personality traits of the breed; price ranges; how to pick a breeder--questions to ask; how to pick a kitten; important care instructions--physical and emotional; ..... lots of great stuff for the new Aby owner as well as those who have owned cats and/or Abys in the past. Beautiful photos! Great reading! A bit pricey, but worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars INFORMATIVE, October 4, 2009

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Jeanette Cook (Brisbane Australia) - See all my reviews
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Very good book with lots of information about this beautiful cat. Definately worth buying and the best around. Hope to see a newer version soon. Think this was written in 1995.