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Cat breed guide : a complete reference to your purr-fect best friend / Stephanie Warren Drimmer & Dr. Gary Weitzman, D.V.M.

You're ready to get a cat, but which feline is the purr-fect fit for you? From the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat, learn all about 71 different cat breeds so you can find your furr-ever friend right meow! From Russian Blues and Munchkins to Maine Coons and Persians, this comprehensive guide gives an overview of 71 different cat breeds. Each profile includes the breed's cat stats: country of origin, size, coat colour and pattern, grooming difficulty, and cat-titude. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman and cat behaviourist Mieshelle Nagelschneider, kids will also learn how to choose the right cat for them, how to take care of their new feline friend, and how to understand its behaviour. Fun feature spreads cover cats in popular culture, prehistoric cats, and the house cat's wild cousins. This comprehensive guide is perfect for the cat-crazy kid, and is an excellent reference for families who are adopting their first furry family member.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9009021841 J 636.8 DRI
Junior nonfiction   Stratford Branch . . Available .  
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ISBN 9781426334399 (hardback)
Dewey 636.8
Author Drimmer, Stephanie Warren author.
Title Cat breed guide : a complete reference to your purr-fect best friend / Stephanie Warren Drimmer & Dr. Gary Weitzman, D.V.M.
Published Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019]
Physical description 287 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour map ; 24 cm.
Series National Geographic kids
General note Includes index.
Note Includes bibliographical references (page 279) and index.
Summary You're ready to get a cat, but which feline is the purr-fect fit for you? From the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat, learn all about 71 different cat breeds so you can find your furr-ever friend right meow! From Russian Blues and Munchkins to Maine Coons and Persians, this comprehensive guide gives an overview of 71 different cat breeds. Each profile includes the breed's cat stats: country of origin, size, coat colour and pattern, grooming difficulty, and cat-titude. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman and cat behaviourist Mieshelle Nagelschneider, kids will also learn how to choose the right cat for them, how to take care of their new feline friend, and how to understand its behaviour. Fun feature spreads cover cats in popular culture, prehistoric cats, and the house cat's wild cousins. This comprehensive guide is perfect for the cat-crazy kid, and is an excellent reference for families who are adopting their first furry family member.
Subject Cat breeds -- Juvenile literature
Cats -- Juvenile literature
Additional author Weitzman, Gary author.
National Geographic Kids (Firm) publisher.
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