Encyclopedia of Cats

by Candida Frith-Macdonald

Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso

Genres: Animals, Reference, Nonfiction, Cats

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Damon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always been interested in cats, dogs, and breeding, but I never got past the basics of genetics in high school. So when I picked up this book and started reading I was hooked right away. The author does a very good job of trying to break down the vocabulary of breeding, and genetic history, as it was re-written in 2006 by a comprehensive new study of cat DNA that basically rewrote some of the cat family tree as we know it. For example, I thought "Tabby," meant a type of cat breed, but actually, it is refering to their fur coat color patterns. Therefore, "tabby" could be used to describe a number of cats across different breeds; and "points" refers to coloring around the face, ears, feet, and tail. "Self" refers to cats that are only one color, and "Ghosting" refers to cats that are mostly one color, but you can still see a hint of tabby patterns on the fur.
Candida does a good job of trying to explain which genes are recessive, and which ones are dominant, and why breeding certain cats are far tougher to breed than others, and what steps there are in the process. She also describes the genes in terms of features that show up in cats, as well as the DNA code for the gene, such as AA, Aa, Ba, BB, ii, Ii, CC, and so on. The list is quite long, and at times, mind boggling. The author does have an index, but I think it could use a revision, and additions to help make the book easier for neophites like me. She should also add a glossery for easier reference, so that I wouldn't have to flip pages between different sections to keep her point clear.
This book has given me a greater appreciation of cats, and their history, and the skill that breeders have to create beautiful cats. I would recommand this book for every cat owner, and especially for anyone thinking of getting a cat for the first time. Candida explains very well, what to expect and what steps are necessary to prepare for a new addition to your home.

[A.C. Bauch · Rating 4 out of 5]

i got this book from the library to browse. lots of gorgeous, full color photos, and i've especially enjoyed reading about domestic cats' history and their representations in culture. although for content, i think i prefer the other cat encyclopedia i have been browsing, written by dr. bruce fogle.

[Audrey Cutlip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have studdied every single cat breed and i have memorize over half of all the cat breeds. I have read this book the hole thing through 6 times.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is very informational about cats

[Kenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved and read every page, caption and picture in this book. It was so informing and a great book for cat lovers to become even more attachted to little kitties! ;)

[Saleris · Rating 3 out of 5]

My version is the 2011 paperback printing - ISBN 9781445444260