Cats: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds - Hardcover

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Lavishly illustrated, Cats: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds is a 256 page directory presented according to basic groups: shorthairs, longhairs, semi-longhairs, Orientals, and foreign breeds--all featuring full color identification photography plus photographs of varieties to show variations within the breed. Breed standards are given as well as care boxes for at a glance tips for each breed. If you are thinking about adopting a cat in the future, Cats: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds will help you learn how to properly care for your cat based on the breed.

An introductory section covers the history of cats, ranging back over the millennia to the wild cats which roamed the earth with early humans to the domesticated cats of today. There follow sections on the anatomy, physiology, and psychology of the cat, and specialist terminology is illustrated with examples taken from the breeds featured in the Encyclopedia. Photographs, maps, and drawings show how particular conformations and characteristics have evolved into groupings which are recognized today. Learn more about your cat, its behaviors and how you can better care for your kitty with Cats: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds. This book is a comprehensive guide that the cat lover in your life will enjoy for a lifetime.

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