The big book of cats - The illustrated guide to more than 60 of the world's favorite breeds - Alan Edwards and Grace McHattie ISBN - 1902616359 ( 1-90261-637-9 ) 076240597X
First domesticated by the Ancient Egyptians, cats have been alternately revered as gods, persecuted as witches' familiars, and prized as mouse-catchers. Today, cats are the most popular pets in the world. Enigmatic, playful, affectionate, intelligent, and independent, they fascinate us with their charm and mystery.
The Big Book of Cats is the definitive guide to these wonderful creatures, a comprehensive book that will help you discern among a wide array of breeds. Whether you prefer the exotic grace of the Siamese or the mischievousness of the Bombay, there is a feline friend perfect for you. With detailed descriptions of each breed, including its characteristics and personality, this book is an indispensable companion for anyone who owns or is considering a cat. It also provides useful information on grooming, feeding, and caring - including tips on basic health care and medical emergencies. For those of you interested in showing your pets, - this book lists organizations and competitions around the world and the varying breed standards of each.
With more than 175 full-color photographs, The Big Book of Cats is the ultimate guide to cats for the humans who love them.
Alan Edwards is a familiar figure at cat shows around the world as he is a qualified judge for many breeds and successfully shows his own cats. He is President of the Southern British Shorthair Cat Club and the British Ragdoll Cat Club, and Vice President of the Shorthair Cat Club of Scotland and the Bombay Breed Club. After retiring as a teacher in 1992, he became more involved in breeding, judging, and writing about cats. He lives in Suffolk, England, with his wife, June, with whom he has three sons.
Grace McHattie has written twelve cat books including Your Cat Naturally and The Cat Lover's Dictionary and specializes in writing about cat care and behavior. She has been editor of two cat magazines and frequently appears on major television and radio shows. Once a purebred cat breeder herself, Grace runs the welfare organization Adopt-a-Cat.
Contents |
Introduction
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History
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Cat shows : showing today - entering your cat or kitten - preparing for the show - grooming for the show
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Looking after your cat : choosing a cat or kitten – health checks – taking your kitten home - introducing your kitten – feeding kittens and cats – grooming – parasite control - internal parasites – when to call your vet – kittening
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The breeds
Most of the above breed sections are broken down into information on – coat – color – history – temperament and needs. Most breeds have associated photographs, many full page, some double page spreads. |
Index / picture credits /glossary / abbreviations / references |
The parkgate books hardback edition of this book has about 176 pages, it is approximately 12.25 inches x 12 inches.
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The big book of cats – The illustrated guide to more than 60 of the world's favorite breeds - Alan Edwards and Grace McHattie ISBN – 1902616359 ( 1-90261-637-9 ) 076240597X
Hardback edition 1999 |
Larger and more pictures - read the dust jacket ... |
