{"product_id":"the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-cat-breeds-the-comprehensive-visual-directory-of-all-the-worlds-cat-breeds-plus-invaluable-practical-information-on-breeding-training-care-and-showing","title":"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds: The Comprehensive Visual Directory of all the World's Cat Breeds, Plus Invaluable Practical Information on Breeding, Training, Care, and Showing","description":"Lavishly illustrated, the 256 page directory is presented according to basic groups: shorthairs, longhairs, semi-longhairs, orientals, and foreign breeds--all featuring full color identification photography plus photographs of varieties to show variations within the breed. Breed standards are given as well as care boxes for at a glance tips for each breed.\nAn introductory section covers the history of cats, ranging back over the millennia to the wild cats which roamed the earth with early humans to the domesticated cats of today. There follow sections on the anatomy, physiology, and psychology of the cat, and specialist terminology is illustrated with examples taken from the breeds featured in the Encyclopedia. Photographs, maps, and drawings show how particular conformations and characteristics have evolved into groupings which are recognized today.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0785803645\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0785803645.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rixon, Angela\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43254618914877,"sku":"BVV.0785803645.G","price":8.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0785803645-0.jpg?v=1780693871","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-cat-breeds-the-comprehensive-visual-directory-of-all-the-worlds-cat-breeds-plus-invaluable-practical-information-on-breeding-training-care-and-showing","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}