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Cat Breed Guide: A Complete Reference to Your Purr-Fect Best Friend

by Gary, DVM MPH Weitzman

A reference guide to breeds, care, and cat behavior

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A reference guide to breeds, care, and cat behavior

The guide organizes its coverage of 71 cat breeds into profiles that pair identifying details—such as origin, size, coat, and grooming needs—with a description of each breed’s temperament. Alongside the breed-by-breed reference, it addresses choosing a cat, caring for one, and interpreting its behavior. Additional feature sections widen the scope to cats in popular culture, prehistoric cats, and wild relatives of domestic cats. The combination gives the book both a practical household angle and a broader introduction to feline variety.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children curious about different cat breeds and their characteristics
  • Families preparing to choose or care for a cat
  • Cat enthusiasts interested in feline history and popular culture

Themes

Cat breeds and characteristicsChoosing and caring for a catCat behaviorFeline history and culture

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Book overview

From the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat, learn all about 71 different cat breeds.

From Russian Blues and Munchkins to Maine Coons and Persians, this comprehensive guide gives an overview of 71 different cat breeds. Each profile includes the breed's "cat stats" country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, grooming difficulty, and cat-titude. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman and cat behaviorist Mieshelle Nagelschneider, kids will also learn how to choose the right cat for them, how to take care of their new feline friend, and how to understand its behavior. Fun feature spreads cover cats in popular culture, prehistoric cats, and the house cat's wild cousins. This comprehensive guide is perfect for the cat-crazy kid, and is an excellent reference for families who are bringing home their first four-legged family member.
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