Your Purebred Kitten: A Buyers Guide [Paperback]

Michele Lowell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1995

The first book written specifically for prospective cat owners, leading them through the logical steps of choosing the right breed, locating breeders, interpreting breeder ads, contacting breeders, understanding registration papers, reading pedigrees and choosing the best kitten. Included as well is practical information on such matters as declawing and neutering. 40 photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (P) (August 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080503269X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805032697
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate and Scarcastic, March 16, 2007

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book lover "Tia" (Canada.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Purebred Kitten: A Buyers Guide (Paperback)

This book was not written by a cat lover. She is so inaccurate in her information and down right disrespectful to cats in general that I found it irritating to read. This is a cat owner that believes in declawing and hasn't completed enough feline research to adequately inform the reader. Although she claims to have contacted breeders for information on this subject matter she criticizes those that did not respond to her survey. As a cat breeder myself I would be alarmed at any material that I contributed to that condoned declawing. She makes some interesting points but it's not worth the read. Check out author Desmond Morris as this is a gentleman that presents the facts accurately and is highly respected.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful guide -- the things you want to know, January 21, 2004

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This review is from: Your Purebred Kitten: A Buyers Guide (Paperback)

It's a shame this book is out of print, because it's such an excellent guide to choosing the right kitten. In addition to an organized overview of the breeds, the text is downright funny. And the info is useful; for example, the author identifies the vocalization each cat has, so you don't get a talker if you prefer a quiet house, and points out the health problems to watch out for.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for prospective cat owners!, May 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Purebred Kitten: A Buyers Guide (Paperback)

This is truly a great book! If you are interested in a purebred cat, you need to read it. Not only does Lowell offer good advice on choosing a purebred cat, but she also offers help on adopting a mxed breed from a shelter to keep your purebred company. There is a thought-provoking, thorough questionnaire to answer, which assists in helping you to find the right cat breed. Informed buyers of dogs research breeds before buying, and prospective cat buyers should do the same if they want a healthy, happy cat or kitten. There's also a section on finding the right breeder. Be sure to get a copy BEFORE you get a cat!