The Siberian Cat

by Alice E Wright

Overview

The history and detail of how the Siberian cat has traveled and expanded its conquest into our hearts and families all over the world. Also known as the Siberian Forest Cat and the Neva Masquerade, this breed's innate intelligence and sweet nature will capture you as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781643949994
Publisher:	Picky Press
Publication date:	05/26/2021
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Trainer, instructor, breeder and author, Alice Wright has been involved with purebred cats all her life. Her professional involvement started in the mid 1980s when she began breeding and exhibiting, Maine Coons, Siamese, Oriental Shorthairs, Colorpoint Shorthairs, and a Japanese Bobtail. In 1992 she began her love affair with the Siberian Cat and she has dedicated herself to the breed's preservation and improvement. Her cattery, "Kender", is one of the first names in the breed and has produced many of the top winning and producing Siberians in the US. She is a long time champion of the Siberian breed, and the last original importer. Alice has over a decade of experience as a veterinary assistant and pet nutritionist. She has been actively involved in dog training and handling. Alice Wright has several published articles that have received international interest. Alice currently resides in Arizona with her husband, 2 children, German Shepherd dogs and Siberian Cats.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1-The Siberian Cat: An Introduction 1

Chapter 2-Factual Origins of the Siberian Cat 9

Chapter 3-The Siberian Cat's Move into the United States 39

Chapter 4-Colorpoints: Siberians or Not? 53

Chapter 5-Siberian Standard of Perfection 61

Chapter 6-Temperament and Your Siberian 73

Chapter 7-Basic Coat Care and Nutrition 83

Chapter 8-Are Siberians Really Hypoallergenic? 97

Chapter 9-Buying Your Siberian Cat or Kitten 113

Chapter 10-Fun Cat Facts and a Russian Folk Tale 125

Quick Glossary 139

References / Sources / Bibliography 140

About the Author 145

Editorial Reviews

Enjoyable and Informative!

Wonderful book with fascinating history on the Siberian. I especially enjoyed all of the beautiful cat pictures!

-- Chasya Eshkol

From the Publisher