cat breeds

Presents illustrated profiles of over seventy breeds of cats, including longhairs and shorthairs, providing information about their color, date and place of origin, ancestry, weight range, and temperament; and includes a brief history of selective breeding, as well as discussion of feline genetics and design.

Discusses the Sphynx breed of cats, presenting color photographs and information about their appearance, common characteristics, and role as pets. Includes a glossary, index, guide to identifying the breed, and resources for further information.

Discusses the Siamese breed of cats, presenting color photographs and information about their appearance, common characteristics, and role as pets. Includes a glossary, index, guide to identifying the breed, and resources for further information.

Discusses the Maine Coon breed of cats, presenting color photographs and information about their appearance, common characteristics, and role as pets. Includes a glossary, index, guide to identifying the breed, and resources for further information.

Discusses the Birman breed of cats with facts and photos. Presents information about Birman appearance, common characteristics, and their role as pets. Includes a glossary, index, guide to identify a Birman cat, and resources for further information.

Presents information about American Shorthair cats, discussing the breed's history, common characteristics, and role as pets. Includes a glossary, index, guide to identifying an American Shorthair cat, and resources for further information.

Exlplores the physical characteristics, typical personalities, and life spans of Selkirk Rex cats.

Highlights the history, physical characteristics, and typical behaviors of ocicats. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Find out everything you need to choose just the right kitten for you and your family.

Introduction to the Siberian, the cat known as a Russian national treasure, examines the breed's history, personality, behavior, and development as well as its coat characteristics, common colors, and size.