FREE THE CAT ENCYCLOPEDIA PDF DK | 320 pages | 01 Jul 2014 | Dorling Kindersley Ltd | 9781409347903 | English | London, United Kingdom The Cat Encyclopedia | VetBooks Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. This new encylopedia is both a definitive guide to cats and a wonderful tribute to one of the world's best-loved animals. Illustrated with superb photographs, the book presents a stunning catalog of more than breeds, including all those recognized by the leading breed registries, with facts about development, full descriptions, and data on size and colour. An introducti This new encylopedia is both a definitive guide to cats and a wonderful tribute to one of the world's best-loved animals. An introduction to the book unravels the mystery surrounding cats, explaining where they came from and how they evolved from wild hunter The Cat Encyclopedia pampered pet. A section on felines in human culture looks at the way cats have been interpreted in art, literature, myth, and folklore, and why at various times throughout their long The Cat Encyclopedia they have been both worshipped as gods and feared as demons. What makes a cat a cat is covered in the chapter on feline biology, which also explains the variations in patterns and coat types and discusses the characteristics of different breeds. A final chapter provides practical information on cat care, with a fascinating guide to understanding cat behaviour and tips on training and The Cat Encyclopedia with behavioural problems. A visual feast and a source of expert guidance, The Cat Encyclopedia is a complete reference for all potential cat owners and confirmed cat lovers. Get A Copy. Hardcoverpages. More Details Original Title. Definitive Visual Guides. Other Editions 1. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Cat Encyclopediaplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. The Cat Encyclopedia Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Oct 05, robin friedman rated it it was amazing. Learning About Cats Until I got my most recent cat about two years ago, I had forgotten how much I loved the little creatures. They bring something special to life. I pounced on the opportunity to read this new book, "The Cat Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide" when I found it at the local library weeks after its publication. Kim Dennis-Bryan, The Cat Encyclopedia, an authority, such as there is, on cats, is credited as the The Cat Encyclopedia editor of the volume. The Cat Encyclopedia is a large, heavy coffee-tab Learning About Cats Until I got my most recent cat about two years ago, I had The Cat Encyclopedia how much I loved the little creatures. The Cat Encyclopedia is a large, heavy coffee-table sized book of pages on glossy paper. It is The Cat Encyclopedia pleasure to read but large. As befitting its subject, the book can be a bit difficult to handle. Although it conveys a wealth of information, the book is fun and enjoyable. After all, who wants a dry boring tome when it comes to cats? The emphasis is on pictures of cats, mostly in color and well reproduced. The central section of the book consists of photographs of over breeds of cats, both shorthair and longhair, with a discussion of the origin and characteristics of each breed. I was surprised to learn of the recent origin of many of the breeds. The beloved and common domestic short or longhairs remain The Cat Encyclopedia the center of the world of cats and receive their deserved attention. The book offers an interesting and readable account of the biological evolution of the domestic cat and of cat biology. Then, the encyclopedia gives The Cat Encyclopedia overview of the sometimes tortured relationship between cats and humans they were persecuted in Europe during the Middle Ages. A further section of the Encyclopedia discusses cats in human culture, including religion, folklore, art, religion, and, if you will, the Internet. Following the large gallery of photos of cat breeds, the book The Cat Encyclopedia with a long useful discussion of cat The Cat Encyclopedia, from acquiring a cat, to enjoying it, to taking care of the animal in health and in sickness. The book reminded me of the difference of getting to know a cat by living with one and getting to know about cats by reading. Knowing about the animal is no substitute for living with a cat but it is a treat and informative just the same. Much of the material in this book was published only about a The Cat Encyclopedia ago as "The Complete Cat Breed Book". For those not having that book, it is worth having this new, expanded volume. This book will delight lovers of cats. Robin Friedman Dec 15, Erika Lesley rated it it was amazing. I actually bought this book as a gift The Cat Encyclopedia my friend, then I went back and purchased a copy for myself. I had no idea there were so many breeds of cats. Dec 05, Adam Anaan rated it it was amazing. Jun 28, Zuzka Jakubkova rated it it was amazing. Lots of visuals! The Cat Encyclopedia very indepth catalogue of cat breeds to illustrations of cat's body systems to representations of cats in history and culture. Very thorough! Good background information for cat lovers. Oct 17, An Te rated it really liked it. An informative introduction to everything about cats. Everything on shorthairs, longhairs and cat care with a little on the history of how cats came to become cats. I particularly liked the brief description of the temperaments of each cat breed. Spot on with the Bengal breed! Jun 23, Zoe Weir rated it it was amazing. I have always been a cat lover, so this book is right up my alley. So informative!! Lovely photographs of different cat breeds and where they came from and information about cat anatomy and their history. Amazing book for cat lovers, it teaches you The Cat Encyclopedia of information about cats! Dec 21, Daniel Matthews rated it it was amazing. Everything you The Cat Encyclopedia to know about cats. So much evolution in one little creature. Jan 17, Bree rated it it was amazing Shelves: kids-nf-books. Notes: huge heavy book pages large variety of breeds even though The Cat Encyclopedia many coat patterns shown prefer the dk cats handbook for that beautiful photos on every page. Mar 02, potato rated it it was amazing Shelves: cats-cats-catsnonfiction. I love cats. Love, love, love. First of all- pictures. Nov 21, Mrs. Harper added it Shelves: print-reference-collection. Farfour, G. The The Cat Encyclopedia encyclopedia. DK Publishing. Contents include breed summaries, an exploration of the evolution of cats, health care and interpreting cat behavior. In addition, the role of cats in religion, art, and even literature is examined, making the classic feline l Farfour, G. In addition, the role of cats in religion, art, and even literature is examined, making the classic feline larger than life. The DK logo is one that appears regularly in our library. Filled with colorful images The Cat Encyclopedia illustrations, each page provides both text The Cat Encyclopedia pictures to assist the reader in comprehension. Within the breakdown of the species, information included contains: origin, breed registry, weight range, The Cat Encyclopedia, and colors and patterns. The Cat Encyclopedia by DK: | : Books Get up-close and purrsonal with special kittens from each cat breed and explore their different personalities. The housecat has been part of our lives for thousands of years, and the world of pure-bred The Cat Encyclopedia pedigree domestic cats is full of variety, beauty, and fun. Celebrate one of human-kinds closest companions and oldest friends - the Cat! Enjoy the journey and always remember Cats Rule! Felis silvestris catus - the humble domestic cat, is descended from the same small carnivorous creatures as the mighty African lion and the exquisite Bengal tiger. We can't The Cat Encyclopedia life without them and we open our hearts to them, because - after all- Cats Rule. But unlike the domestic dog, which is significantly different both physically and psychologically from its closest wild relatives, The Cat Encyclopedia domestic cat has change very little through its partnership with people. The average housecat is barely discernible from the African wildcats and Arabian sand The Cat Encyclopedia that are their closest kin. Most retain capable hunting skills and are largely nocturnal. Those that have access to the outdoors display very similar territorial and social activity as other wild feline species, and disappear into that secret world right after they leave our doorstep. Yes, they return in a few hours, purring for diner and a warm lap, but for the most part, the domestic cat is just a tiny, well-mannered panther. Cats have been selectively bred for appearance and temperament for thousands of years, no doubt starting with the first good mousers who made themselves useful in the first farmhouses, or caves perhaps. Recently all sorts of exciting varieties have been developed including several hairless breeds and some fabulous felines like the Singapura which is one of the smallest. Exotic cats are in vogue too. Many of the varieties of cats listed here are pedigreed and recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association CFAthe world's largest cat organization.