Himalayan Cats (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

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Product Description

These handsome cats are noted for having extremely good natures, as well as for their handsome, thick and glossy coats. Here is advice on purchase, feeding, health care, and keeping a happy Himalayan.

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Information and advice to help you take good care of your Himalayan Cat

The Typical Himalayan: its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more

Expert advice: feeding, health care, play activity, and more

Understanding your Himalayan: its voice, its body language, and their meaning

Step-by-step directions for everyday care

Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars

Filled with handsome full-color photos

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These docile, beautifully coated felines have a gentle nature that makes them perfect as indoor companions. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812092422
• ISBN-13: 978-0812092424
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #515,445 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, SIMPLE, ENJOYABLE READING ABOUT HIMMIES, August 16, 1999

By	[e-mail] (SAN MATEO, CA USA) - See all my reviews

A MUST TO ADD TO YOUR HIMALAYAN LIBRARY. I GIVE THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE WHO PURCHASES ONE OF MY HIMMIES. THIS IS AN INFORMATIVE, EASY READING, AND EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR FIRST TIMERS OF THIS WONDERFUL BREED. LOTS OF WONDERFUL COLOR PICTURES OF THESE BEAUTIFUL CATS. SOME OF THE CATS HAVE THE "EXTREME FACES" AND SOME HAVE THE "BABY DOLL" FACES. A GOOD BOOK WITH LOTS OF PICS TO SEE WHICH LOOK YOU LIKE BETTER. HAPPY READING!

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone who has a Himalayan cat!, March 31, 2000

By A Customer

I just got two Himalyan adult cats and bought this book. As soon as the book arrived, I began applying some of the cat care hints, such as how to care for their long hair. I also appreciated knowing the origin of Himalayans (Persian + Siamese), because it explains much about their personality/intelligence. I recommend the book for anyone who is getting, or already has, a Himalayan.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple & Straight forward, October 31, 2003

By	Y. BASS (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently bought a flame point breeder/show quality himalayan kitten and was very interested in what the book had to say.

The book is very informative and straight forward in telling the origins of how himmies came about, how to care, treat, nurse the cats.

It covers kittens behaviours, sexual behaviour, guides you in how to choose a breeder and questions to ask, how to breed and show your himmy so all in all, it's a pretty informative manual with glossy pics of some beautiful himmies and regular black/white illustrations.

You won't be disappointed!