The perfect guide for cat lovers! Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds is a comprehensive cat book for any animal lover, updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, from Maine Coons to Persians. This valuable pet reference guide includes all the facts on cats and kittens, a thorough history of feline evolution and the history of the house cat, a detailed description of purebred cats, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion pet grooming and cat healthcare. This book includes over 45 feline breed profiles with stunning color photos, bar graphs, fast facts, and breed characteristics. Profiles feature: Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Bengal, Burmese, Cornish Rex, Himalayan, Maine Coon, Oriental, Persian, Ragdoll, Siamese, Sphynx, Turkish Angora... and many others! This must-have cat and kitten guide also features: Descriptions of new or experimental breeds Extensive information on the American domestic cat Tips for decide which breed is best for you Advice on choosing a purebred cat Information on entering a cat in shows For cat lovers far and wide, this is a comprehensive guide for keeping your furry friends happy and healthy!

Presents information on all known domestic cat breeds, providing detailed descriptions of each purebred's physical attributes, behavior patterns, and genetic history, and includes information on how to participate in cat shows.

The numerous cat breeds are both varied and mysterious. Most have tails, some do not. Some have curled ears, some have huge ears. Some have long hair, some have short, and some have no hair at all. Some have hair, but it's really no more than a little peach fuzz. But there are more just than just physical differences between the breeds. Their personalities are just as vibrant, and each breed is not quite like the others. Some are chatty and friendly, others are aloof and circumspect. Some spend their days climbing door frames, others would rather lie about in the sun. These differences are fascinating to behold and helpful to all those interested in sharing their home with a cat. Found here are more than sixty of the most common breeds and hybrids from around the world.

The Cat Handbook tells readers what they need to know about acquiring and caring for cats—both the ordinary household kind and the registered breeds. Here are facts, advice, and insights into feline psychology. B.E.S. popular and highly detailed series of Pet Handbooks are written for dedicated pet owners seeking comprehensive information on the care of their chosen pets. Titles in the series cover a wide range of animals and breeds. These books present advice on finding a reliable breeder or seller, information on the animal's origins and traits, and detailed recommendations regarding dietary needs, housing, and health care, as well as all other major aspects related to keeping a healthy and thriving pet. B.E.S. Pet Handbooks are filled with color photos, and many titles include line art and at-a-glance sidebar information.

Packed with fascinating facts, practical tips, and more than 750 spectacular full-color photos, The Ultimate Cat Book is the most beautiful and authoritative feline guidebook ever published. Full-color photos.

The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover. "Engaging and wide-ranging ... The Cat's Meow is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy." —The Washington Post The domestic cat—your cat—has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past and present, using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you’d be amazed where those backyard cats roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat . . . really?) to forensic archaeology. In addition to solving the mysteries of your cat's past, it gives us a cat's-eye view of today's habitats, including meeting wild cousins around the world whose habits your sweet house cat sometimes eerily parallels. Do lions and tigers meow? If not, why not? Why does my cat leave a dead mouse at my feet (or on my pillow)? Is a pet ocelot a bad idea? When and why did the cat make its real leap off the African plain? What’s with all those cats in Egyptian hieroglyphics? In a genial voice, casually deciphering complex science and history with many examples from his own research and multi-cat household, Losos explores how selection, both natural and artificial, over the last several millennia has shaped the contemporary cat, with new breeds vastly different in anatomy and behavior from their ancestral stock. Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems only one paw out of the wild, and readily reverts to its feral ways as it occupies new lands around the world. Humans are transforming cats, and they in turn are transforming the world around them. This charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for both Felis catus and Homo sapiens.

This book tells about Abyssinian cats, including the history of the breed, physical appearance, and personality.

Suggests more than three thousand names for all types of pets based on appearance, personality, terms of endearment, mythology, royalty, foreign words, literature, art, motion pictures, cartoon characters, sports, food, and fashion.

This is a comprehensive reference for dog owners and prospective dog owners. Opening sections discuss breed evolution and point out the many physical and behavioural traits, and there are profiles of over 150 breeds in all, including 27 new breeds