Showing your cat;: A complete guide

Dust jacket tears / chips to edges and slightly rubbed. Cloth, no inscription. 259 pages clean and tight. Showing Your Cat: A Complete Guide is just that. It is the most complete guide to date on the world of the "cat fancy." It goes into every aspect of the cat fancy and the world of show cats. The approach is one that gives the reader a look at each breed as seen through the loving eyes of those who actually specialize in that breed. Actual breeders have made the chapter on cat breeds an informative one, yet one that gives more than the facts. It also tells about the personality of the cat and its charm as a housepet and show animal. The book informs the breeder about the various associations that govern the cat world, how they function, why there are more than one, and how they differ in their operations. The chapter on record-keeping gives the cat breeder-exhibitor numerous insights into why wise record-keeping is imperative, what the pitfalls are, and how to avoid them. The chapter on the exhibitor tells in detail the ins and outs of entering a cat show. It indicates what to do from the minute you decide to show until the show is over. Nothing is left out in telling the exhibitor how to perform his function correctly and what pitfalls to avoid and what regulations to know. Show rules are covered in depth, especially those which can cause problems for the uninformed exhibitor. Size: 4to.…