Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds, 2nd Edition
by J. Anne Helgren
April 2013
Updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, this valuable reference source includes a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the attributes that make a purebred cat, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion of conformation, color, and coat. The breed profiles follow, with each profile accompanied by color photos and a bar graph-style at-a-glance summary of the breed’s characteristics.
Approximately 45 breeds are profiled, including: Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Bengal, Burmese, Cornish Rex, Himalayan, Maine Coon, Oriental, Persian, Ragdoll, Siamese, Sphynx, Turkish Angora . . . and many others. Added features that will be of interest to all cat fanciers include–
- Descriptions of new or experimental breeds
- Extensive information on the American domestic cat
- A discussion titled “Which Breed is Right for You?”
- Advice on choosing a purebred cat
- Information on entering a cat in shows
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