The Complete Book of the Cat [antikvár]

FOREWORDRICHARD GEBHARDTWhat struck me first and foremost about The Complete Book of the Cat was a reminder of how much has changed over the last few decades, and how welcome a comprehensive, up-to-date book like this really is. When one recalls how few cat breedsexisted in the early years of the Cat Fancy 40 years ago compared with the range available today, it brings the work of dedicated pioneer breeders into true perspective and highlights the need for such an authoritative cat owner's manual.The study and research into all manner of cat breeding, behavior and illnesses have also grown apace, and the days when prominent breeders lost whole catteries due to ignorance of thediseases which can afflict cats are also happily a thing of the past, for cats are finally recognized, worldwide, for their beauty, and for the pleasure they bring to our homes.The Complete Book of the Cat deals effectively with international differences between cat breeds, and at the same time reminds us that all the pedigreed cats we have today are the result of only about four breed types. With so many shapes, colors, patterns and coat types from which to select, it is first necessary to learn about the personalities and temperaments of all the breeds, to know which is most suitable for your own personality and life style. After all, color and pattern are purely a matter of visual taste. This book also covers the biology of the cat, its patterns of behavior, its care, and the requirements for showing and breeding pedigreed cats.Today, more than ever, with the ever changing Cat Fancy, the need for such a book is essential. Thanks to Fancies such as Angela Sayer, a devoted personality in the cat world and an international judge who has demonstrated her years of expertise with cats, we now have such an outstanding book.