Intended for a would-be purchaser of a pedigree cat, this is a pocket-sized photographic guide to the feline world written by an authority on cat behaviour and veterinary care. It provides over 280 pedigree cat portraits which are accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours.
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Bruce Fogle is a bestselling author whose books teach pet lovers how to care for, train, and understand the behavior of their animal companions.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Cat people will enjoy this,
By Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL)) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Cats (EYEWITNESS COMPANION GUIDES) (Turtleback)
It's been over a decade since my little Tabby cat, Gretchen, died at 19; her calico sister, Chowder, lived 13 years (she got diabetes and, for 6 months, I had to inject her with insulin each morning until she finally succumbed to the disease). Some of the best friends I could ever hope for. . . . So, this book was a lot of fun. Those who have cats tend to think of them as clever and smart. So, it was with pleasure that I read the section on cat intelligence (pages 226-227).
The book starts with a quotation about cats from Theophile Gautier, "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" The book begins by placing cats in perspective (domestic cats are probably the descendants of the African wildcat), including their evolutionary history and the variety of cats on each continent. Also considered are the ways by which different cultures treat domestic cats, how cats appear in artistic works and literature, and even cat collectibles. The next section examines different breeds of cats, including recent varieties (e.g., the Savannah originated in the 1980s in North America), and are divided into shorthaired and longhaired cats. Lots of photos and brief descriptions of each type. Just fun to rummage aimlessly through the pages. The final segment of the book is tellingly labeled "Keeping a Cat." Here are brief essays on cat biology, how to live effectively and in harmony with felines, and a final section on cat health. A fun book. Discussions of specific topics sometimes left me asking for more. But, that aside, this was most enjoyable.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book - but watch out for the size!,
By "mame1616" (NJ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cats: Portraits of over 70 Pedigrees (Hardcover)
This book was everything I would expect from DK - great pictures, good information, easy to search through, but I did not expect it to be only three inches high! Now I know to look for the dimensions with every book I order. A great book for children to look through, because the book is really to small for adults to use on a regular basis.
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This review is from: Cats (EYEWITNESS COMPANION GUIDES) (Turtleback)
I own several cats, and always enjoy picking up a book on cats because I find them so fascinating. This is a good book for the novice cat owner. I liked the many color pictures throughout the book, the history of cats throughout the ages and so much more. This book is more contains more information about cats, and their place in history than it does being a pet owner.
The book has many different sections about where cats have come from, when and where they have been regarded in history, and so much more. This book will give you a good background on learning all about cats. The book does contain some information on owning cats, and how to take care of them. My copy of the book was a paperback book that is about 8 inches high. I know other reviewers may have had a different experience. I found this book to be very entertaining in learning about cats. If you are looking for a book about how to take care of cats, you may want to chose another book. Overall I found this to be an enjoyable and an entertaining read.
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tortie colors, longhaired gene, shorthaired version, major registries, tabby patterns, longhaired version, mackerel tabby, cat flu, pedigree breeds, cats arc, cats spread, shorthaired cats, longhaired cats, contact your vet, household cats, outdoor cats, breed registries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North America, British Shorthair, Traditional Western, Devon Rex, Oriental Shorthair, American Shorthair, Oriental Longhair, Norwegian Forest Cat, Japanese Bobtail, Russian Blue, Cornish Rex, Maine Coon, New Zealand, Wong Mau, Southeast Asia, The Ocicat, New England, Isle of Man, New York, Ann Baker, Turkish Angora, New World, European Burmese, The Snowshoe Browse Sample Pages:
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