Barron's encyclopedia of cat breeds : a complete guide to the domestic cats of North America

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 0764165801
ISBN: 9780764165801
Physical Description: 384 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
print
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, Inc., [2013]
Copyright: ©2013

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Feline history -- What is a purebred? -- Feline genetics -- Conformation, color, and coat -- The cat fancy -- The recognized breeds -- New or experimental breeds -- The American domestic -- Which breed is right for you? -- Choosing a purebred cat -- Showing your cat.