Cat Breeds : Characteristics * Breeds * Care * Origins

Ready for a cat but not sure what the right breed for you and your family might be? Cat Breeds can help you understand the differences between the breeds and decide which type of cat could be your perfect pet to match your lifestyle and theirs. For each breed you can find out more about their history and personality, and understand their health, grooming and nutritional needs. The popularity of the cat, especially of pedigreed breeds, has continued to grow. The cat's independent personality, grace, cleanliness, and subtle displays of affection have wide appeal. With expert captions explaining the fascinating stories behind each breed, Cat Breeds is a handy pocket guide. AUTHOR: Julianna Photopoulos is a science writer and filmmaker. She has written for various print and online publications including New Scientist, BBC Focus magazine and Nature, and has been involved in a number of natural history documentaries for the BBC and National Geographic. As a biology graduate, she has also worked in genetics and in dolphin and whale research. SELLING POINTS: . 218 superb photographs of the world's favourite feline breeds in a pocket format . Expert text explains the characteristics of each breed to help you choose your pet . From Abyssinian to Siamese, over 90 of the top breeds from all over the world are featured