The Guide to Owning an Oriental Shorthair Cat (Paperback)

~ Lynn Miller (Author) "What is an Oriental?..." (more)
Key Phrases: Oriental Shorthair, Longhair Division, Algebra Cattery (more...)

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Product Description

This book was written for the enjoyment of breeders and pet owners of Oriental Shorthair cats. The history, personality, safety, and health care are important chapters in this breeds existance. Written by a founding breeder of Orienal Shorthairs in the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (May 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793821908
• ISBN-13: 978-0793821907
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,293,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yeaaa slinky cats!, November 12, 2000

By	Carol Fogarty "Chromatics" (Florida) - See all my reviews

Being an Oriental breeder since 1984, it is so fantastic to finally see an accurate, concise and informative book written on the popular Oriental cat! Lynn Miller has done an excellent job of describing the history, personality, show standard, exhibition and care of this active, intelligent and playful breed.Carol Fogarty/Chromatics Cattery is the Home of National and Regional Winning Oriental, Siamese and Colorpoint Shorthair.... Look for our cat, GC, NW Chromatics Amethyst, on the cover of - "The Guide to Owning an Oriental Shorthair Cat" by Lynn Miller.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Little Gem of a Book: Well Worth Owning, December 7, 2007

By	Joan E. O. Brien - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has been one which I have turned to often to get information and find resources related to the world of Oriental cats. I love the breed and am owned by two wonderful Orientals.

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WELL-WRITTEN BOOK INCREASES JOY OF BEING OWNED BY A CAT!, January 5, 2007

By	D. G. Evans "MUSIC DOC" (VISTA CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

SINCE BEING ADOPTED BY AN 11-YEAR-OLD SIAMESE, WE HAVE TRIED TO READ THE BREADTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THAT END OF THE CAT SPECTRUM.

THIS WAS A WELL PHOTOGRAPHED BOOK, EASY TO READ, AND INSTRUCTIVE.

DAVID