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With over 100,000 copies sold to date, Legacy of the Cat is a 'must for every cat lover's library'(Cat World International). This completely revised and updated edition offers all new photographs and text, as well as detailed descriptions of new breeds. Scores of beguiling full-color photographs accompany in-depth information on the origin, classification, and temperament (always a surprise) of each of the different breeds. This comprehensive volume chronicles the fascinating evolutionary history of wild and domesticated cats worldwide, including an extensive explanation of feline genetics and the hereditary processes and combinations that determine fur color and patterns in the different...

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With over 100,000 copies sold to date, Legacy of the Cat is a 'must for every cat lover's library'(Cat World International). This completely revised and updated edition offers all new photographs and text, as well as detailed descriptions of new breeds. Scores of beguiling full-color photographs accompany in-depth information on the origin, classification, and temperament (always a surprise) of each of the different breeds. This comprehensive volume chronicles the fascinating evolutionary history of wild and domesticated cats worldwide, including an extensive explanation of feline genetics and the hereditary processes and combinations that determine fur color and patterns in the different breeds. Extensive advice and information on breeding and showing cats, as well as the judging criteria involved in these formal exhibitions, are also offered for interested readers. And for those just recently initiated into the world of cat fancy, the photographs and breed-by-breed descriptions are a thoroughly engaging introduction. This splendid celebration of our bewitching, bewhiskered friends will inform and regale both professionals of the cat world and cat owners alike.

This splendid celebration of the many breeds of domesticated cats and their intriguing histories will enthrall and delight cat fanciers of every persuasion. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

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YA-- A treasure for all feline fanciers and a truly remarkable tribute to the cat. After a short history of the domesticated cat and a detailed explanation of feline genetics, Stephens takes readers into the world of the 37 breeds of cats recognized at professional shows. This is a beautiful classification book of each breed including its genetics, show qualities, judging points, and temperament. Abundant, unique, and gloriously colored photographs are placed unpredictably throughout the text, making it an art book as well as a cat book. --Katherine Fitch, Jefferson Sci-Tech, Alexandria, VA

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781603761383
  • Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Inc.
  • Publication date: 9/15/2009
  • Pages: 192
  • Sales rank: 186,608
  • Product dimensions: 8.85 (w) x 11.65 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
The History of the Domesticated Cat 6
The Basics of Genetics 9
Body Type 20
Color and Pattern 22
Eye Color 24
Abyssinian/Somali 28
American Curl 34
American Shorthair/American Wirehair 36
Birman 42
British Shorthair 44
Burmese/Bombay 46
Chartreux 50
Cornish Rex 52
Devon Rex 56
Egyptian Mau 58
Havana 60
Japanese Bobtail 62
Korat 66
Maine Coon 68
Manx/Cymric 72
Norwegian Forest Cat 74
Ocicat 78
Persian/Exotic Shorthair/Himalayan 80
Ragdoll 96
Russian Blue 98
Scottish Fold/Longhaired Scottish Fold 100
Siamese/Balinese/Oriental Shorthair/Oriental Longhair 104
Singapura 116
Sphynx 118
Tonkinese 120
Turkish Angora 122
Turkish Van 123
New Breeds (Bengal/Snowshoe) 124
Household Pets 126
Glossary of Terms 129
Postscript 137

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  • Posted February 8, 2010

    Informative and Adorable

    I bought this book as a little gift for my boyfriend, who loves cats. He loves it. The numerous pictures and factual information in this book are interesting and almost addictive.

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  • Posted January 4, 2010

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    Cat Choice Made Easy

    This is a well-organized and comprehensive book on every cat breed available. It presents all the significant information needed to choose the right cat for you. I especially liked its inclusiveness. It describes temperament, cat's level of energy, good and bad characteristics. I feel fully informed to be able to pick the exact cat I want. The text is clear and compelling. An excellent, outstanding book!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2003

    A must have

    Author Gloria Stephens, a well respected cat show judge, explains the standards and characteristics of the various breeds with clarity and accuracy. Tetsui Yamazaki's photographs are simply stunning. This book captures the heart and soul of each breed pictured.

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