Barron's encyclopedia of cat breeds : a complete guide to the domestic cats of North America
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Barron's encyclopedia of cat breeds : a complete guide to the domestic cats of North America
AUTHOR:
Helgren, J. Anne
Earle-Bridges, Michele
ISBN:
9780764165801
EDITION:
2nd ed.
PUBLICATION_INFO:
Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, Inc., c2013
PHYSICAL_DESC:
384 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
GENERAL_NOTE:
Includes bibliographical references and index
ABSTRACT:
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.
SUBJECT:
| Cat breeds -- Encyclopedias |
| Cats -- Encyclopedias |
| Cat breeds -- North America -- Encyclopedias |
| Cats -- North America -- Encyclopedias |
BIBSUMMARY:
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.