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Here are some excellent books that I believe have very good information in them.  If there are any books that I don't have up or that you believe that should be featured please let me know, along with a brief reason why you think so.  I will be changing some of the featured books off and on, along with some of the selections, so please check back often. 

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Breed Related

Siamese, Copper Cats (Burmese), Korats & other Breeds from Thailand

The Legend of Siamese Cats

By Martin Clutterbuck  Paperback-128 pages 1st Edition (October 1, 1998)

This book is on the History of all the cats from Thailand.

 

Burmese

Burmese Cats.gif (11451 bytes) Burmese Cats:  Everything About Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding

By Carolyn Vella and John McGonagle   Paperback   (October 1995)

I haven't seen this book, so I don't know if the pictures are of American Burmese or European Burmese, but all Burmese have the same personalities, just different looks.

 

Guide to Owning a Burmese Cat.gif (12331 bytes) Guide to Owning a Burmese Cat

By Justine O'Flynn  Paperback-64 pages    (December 1997)

Again, I haven't seen this book, so I don't know if the pictures are of American Burmese or European Burmese, but all Burmese have the same personalities, just different looks.

 

Cat Breeding

BreedingPedCats.gif (4549 bytes) Breeding Pedigreed Cats

By Carolyn M. Vella and John J.  McGonagle Hardcover-274 pages   (August 1997)

This is an excellent book written by Breeders and it is the closest thing to mentoring without the experienced Breeder being there.  This is a must for new Breeders or people who think that they want to breed Pedigreed Cats.

 

CompleteBookCatBreeding.gif (7457 bytes) The Complete Book of Cat Breeding

By Dan Rice  Paperback-168 pages   (January 1997) 

This is a good book on Cat Breeding.

 

Different Breeds of Cats

Encyclopedia of the Cat.gif (14119 bytes) The Encyclopedia of the Cat

By Bruce Fogle, DVM  Hardcover-240 pages 1 Amer. Ed. Edition (October 1997)

I believe that this is one of the best books that has been produced.  This book contains almost all the Breeds that are in the World.  This book also, has photos of the different types of Asians, along with Tiffanies, Spotted Mists (from Australia), American Burmese and European Burmese.  This book has history of the cats along with the origin of the Wild Cat.  This also has a few photos of the Silver Abyssinians and Silver Somalis.

 CFACatEncyclopedia.gif (7001 bytes) The Cat Fanciers' Association Cat Encyclopedia

By Will Thompson  Hardcover-220 pages   (June 1995)

This is an excellent book on different Breeds of Cats.  It discusses the forty-four official (in CFA) breeds and more than eight hundred varieties while providing nationality, year of recognition, main characteristics, life cycle and history.

 

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds.gif (13660 bytes) The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds

By Angela Rixon  Hardcover-256 pages   (May 1997) 

This is an ultimate cat breeds encyclopedia that provides complete, accurate, and authoritative information on hundreds of pictured breeds and discusses origins, personality, habits and special concerns.

 

Eyewitness Handbooks.gif (5651 bytes) Eyewitness Handbooks:  Cats

By David Alderton, Daphne Negas (designer)  Paperback Flexi Edition  (November 1992)

 

Eyewitness Handbooks.gif (5651 bytes) Eyewitness Handbooks:  Cats

By David Alderton, Daphne Negas (designer), Marc Henrie (Photography)  Hardcover 1 Amer. Ed Edition (November 1992)

 

Cat Breeds.gif (10419 bytes) Cat Breeds: The New Compact Study Guide and Identifier

By Paddy Cutts  Hardcover-80 pages   (May 1995)

Feline fans will treasure the invaluable pocket guide featuring cats from around the world, with ninety breeds described and pictured in full color.

 

LegacyOfCat.gif (6405 bytes) Legacy of the Cat:   The Ultimate Illustrated Guide

By Gloria Stephens and Photographer: Tetsu Yamazaki  Paperback-140 pages   (June 1997)

This book features 310 color photos coupled with detailed information on the origin, classification, breeding, genetics, showing, judging and temperament of each of the different breeds.

 

Cat World.gif (6676 bytes) Catworld; A Feline Encyclopedia

By Desmond Morris  Hardcover-496 pages  (January 1997)

This book has dictionary-format entries which cover breeds, famous cats, cat lovers and haters, folklore, and history.  Also, Morris has provided some idiosyncratic lists of cat books and movies.

 

Cat Care & Related Books

What your Cat is trying to tell you.jpg (6784 bytes) What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You:  A Heal-To-Tail Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms--And Their Solutions

By John M. Simon, Stephanie Pederson, Stephanie Pederson (Contributor)  Mass Market Paperback-256 pages   (January 2000)

 

The Cat Owner's Problem Solver.jpg (6548 bytes) The Cat Owner's Problem Solver:  Practical and Expert Advice on Caring for Cats

By John Bower, Caroline Bower  Paperback-208 pages  (July 1998)

 

Emotional Healing for Cats.gif (10118 bytes) Emotional Healing for Cats

By Stefan Ball, Judy Howard  Paperback-135 pages  (1 September, 2000)

 

Understanding Cats.gif (14144 bytes) Understanding Cats:  Their History, Nature, and Behavior

By Roger K. Tabor   Hardcover-144 pages  (May 1997)

 

Cat Behavior.gif (13831 bytes) Roger Tabor's Cat Behavior:  A Complete Guide to Understanding How Your Cat Works

By Roger K. Tabor   Hardcover-144 pages  (February 1998)

 

The Cat's Mind.gif (7572 bytes) The Cat's Mind:  Understanding Your Cat's Behavior

By Bruce Fogle   Paperback  Reprint Edition  (July 1995)

 

CatsForDummies.gif (6032 bytes) Cats for Dummies (1st Edition)

By Gina Spadafori and Paul D. Pion    Paperback-380 pages    (August 18, 1997)

If you own a cat or are considering cat ownership, Cats for Dummies is the one book you really must have.  This book is very educational, comprehensive and entertaining.

 

Your Kitten.gif (18566 bytes) Your Kitten:  Expert Advice on How to Choose a Kitten and How to Keep It in Good Health

By Ute Lehmann and Helgard Niewisch   Paperback-20 pages   (February 1998)

This is one of Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals.

 

Your Purebred Kitten.gif (14935 bytes) Your Purebred Kitten; A Buyer's Guide

By Michele Lowell  Paperback-282 pages    (August 1995)  

This book is excellent in my opinion.   This is the first book written specifically for prospective cat owners, leading them through the logical steps of choosing the right breed, locating breeders, interpreting breeder ads, contacting breeders, understanding Registration papers, reading pedigrees and choosing the best kitten.  Included as well is practical information on such matters as declawing and neutering/spaying. 

 

Your Aging Cat.gif (4496 bytes) Your Aging Cat:   How to Keep Your Cat Physically and Mentally Healthy into Old Age

By Kim Campbell Thornton and John Hamil   Hardcover-256 pages   (February 1997) 

This is a helpful book for those who have cats that are starting to get up there in age.

 

Yes, Virginia...There is a Pet Heaven.jpg (4662 bytes) Yes, Virginia...There Is a Pet Heaven:  Understanding Your Older Dogs and Cats

By Corienne 'Corky' Jones  Paperback-144 pages  (December 1991)

 

IndoorCat.gif (5067 bytes) The Indoor Cat:   How to Understand, Enjoy and Care for House Cats

By Patricia Curtis and Audrey A. Hayes   Paperback-208 pages    (December 1997) 

This is a Revised and Updated edition.

 

Understanding Your Cat.gif (12199 bytes) Understanding Your Cat

By Michael W. Fox   Paperback-221 pages  (April 1992)

 

How to Talk to Your Cat.gif (11402 bytes) How to Talk to Your Cat

By Jean Craighead George, Paul Meisel (Illustrator)  Hardcopy-40 pages  1st Edition  (March 2000)  Reading Level:  Ages 4-8

 

Training Your Cat

GoodCatBadHabit.gif (5779 bytes) Good Cat, Bad Habits:  The Complete A-To-Z Guide for When Your Cat Misbehaves

By Alice Rhea  Paperback  (December 1995)

Alice Rhea is a celebrated cat trainer and she helps owners take control of their feline friends, offering straightforward, on-the-spot techniques that will eliminate a cat's bad behavior--not just for the moment but forever.

 

Cat Behavior and Training.gif (12537 bytes) Cat Behavior and Training: Veterinary Advice for Owners

By Lowell Ackerman (Editor) and Gary Landsberg (Editor)   Hardcover  (June 1996)

This book represents the experience and expertise of 20 Veterinarians, Behavioral Specialists and Consultants.   Each of them offers sound, timely and practical advice about the most common behavioral problems and topics.  This book bridges the gap between understanding the causes of behavior problems, preventing them and managing them once they're evident.

 

The Tao of Meow.gif (8407 bytes) The Tao of Meow:  Understanding and Training Your Cat the Taoist Way

By Deborah Wood   Paperback-208 pages  (July 13, 1999)

 

ToiletTrainYourCat.gif (16155 bytes) How to Toilet Train Your Cat:  21 Days to a Litter-Free Home

By Paul Kunkel and Illustrator: Kimble Pendleton Mead   Paperback-123 pages   (June 1991)

Paul Kunkel presents a foolproof, 21-Day Program for teaching any litter-trained cat between the ages of six months and ten years to use a toilet instead of a litterbox.

 

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