New Guide to Cat Breeds

by Alan Edwards

This is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the main cat breeds of the world today, a perfect introduction to learning about and selecting a breed to keep, or even to start on your own. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0754806200
• ISBN13: 9780754806202
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Love this book

I have piles of books on cats, but this is the one I grab most of the time. Well Done!!

I have to agree with the last review....

Great book. A good amount of information. I bought the book after adopting a Maine Coon mix kitten and was a little confused by the statement that she wasn't meant for indoor living!

Quite a Good Guide

Cat books are far less common than dog guidebooks, and this is quite a good example of the genre. Each breed is shown in one or more pictures (usually showing different color variations), described in fairly detailed text, and summarized in a table describing physical attributes, coat care, and temperment.The book is divided into sections by coat length; long hair, semi-long hair, and short hair. A brief section at the end discussing breeding and raising kittens.A few minor quibbles: the book was originally published in England, so while it does talk about American CFA standards,the emphasis is on British standards -- and more coverage is given to breeds common in England, with less given to American breeds. They also note that some breeds (Maine Coons, for example) are 'freedom loving' and not suited to be kept indoors. Most responsible breeders/owners would argue that ALL cats, regardless of breed, are better off indoors, or if permitted out, still kept under control with fence or leash.