This Is the Abyssinian Cat (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "This book is designed for Abyssinian admirers of all types..." (more)
Key Phrases: Best Cat, Best Aby, All Star Award (more...)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (March 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087666866X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876668665
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #826,772 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #71 in

  Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Cats > Breeds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great Aby primer for first-timer or experienced owner, July 17, 2001

By	L. Carter "Steiffbearlover" (NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was recommended to me by my Abys' breeder and am I glad she did. It's chock-full of information on every aspect of the breed, from its history to methods of care, information on showing and breeding and an additional section on Somalis, the long-haired version of the Aby. It's down-to-earth, sensible and one can tell the author's love of the breed clearly from her words.

Before getting an Aby - a highly intelligent, active and social cat who needs lots of love and attention - one would do well to give this book serious study. Know what you're getting into and the Aby will reward you with a life of insanity, activity and lots of LOVE! But don't buy an Aby thinking this is a "cat that will take care of itself". As Ms. Faler notes in this book, it is a people-loving breed that will flourish best in a home where it is not "just a pet", but an integral, adored member of the family.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is the Abyssinian Cat, December 8, 2002

By	Elodie (King City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This was the first book I purchased after I got my Aby Cats and it is my Bible! Kate Faler when she wrote this book, (it was printed in 1983)was/is a practicing veterinarian that bred and owned these wonderful cats. I would reccomend any first time Aby owner to get this book first and then add the other books. The information contained in this book is timeless. That said, I would love to see an updated version. What fun it is to look at the pictures, even if some are in black and white, and see how similiar my kitties 20 years later look.
This book has saved the lives of two of my queens when they had some problems with their deliveries. The purchase price has more than paid for itself! I wouldn't own an Aby without it!
Thank You Kate!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for lovers of Abyssinian breed, June 13, 1999

By A Customer

Kate Faler's book is detailed, practical and knowledgeable. Includes details of British cats behind American Abyssinians and lots of first class photos which really help show how the breed has developed in the last 50 years.Now that American Abys have been imported into Europe, UK, Australia so widely it is important to know about the US cats behind these imports.Valuable hints on care of Abys also. Would be improved by a world perspective and more details on original Abyssinian type developed in United Kingdom.