Encyclopaedia of the Cat

The cat is one of man's most intelligent, graceful and endearing companions, and this superb volume is both a celebration of the animal's beauty and elegance, and an up-to-date, informative reference source.

The encyclopedia explains the cat's characteristics and behavior, and encourages observation of many of these features in our own pets. It provides essential tips on choosing a cat and, to help you make a choice, a large chapter on pedigree cats describes every breed, including longhairs, short-hairs, semi-longhairs, foreign and oriental breeds. Each pedigree is illustrated with full-color photographs.

Invaluable advice on caring for kittens and full-grown cats, together with an introduction to the world of showing, completes this authoritative encyclopedia. With more than 250 photographs and illustrations, and a detailed glossary, the Encyclopedia of the Cat is essential reading for cat lovers everywhere.