The following book titles are hyperlinks which will take you directly to Amazon.com where you can read more about each selection and place your orders.
Breeding
The Complete Book of Cat Breeding
by Dan Rice, DVM
Written by a vet, medical aspects of breeding, pregnancy and birthing are this book's finest contributions.
Breeding Pedigreed Cats
by Carolyn M. Vella, John J. McGonagle
This book is a thorough guide to breeding, well worth having if you can find it.
Breeding Purebred Cats
by Ann S. Moore
Non candy-coated, factual book about the possitive (and sometimes negative) aspects of breeding. A thorough, practical guide, a must have for breeders!
Feline Husbandry Diseases and Management in the Multiple Cat Environment
by Neils Pedersen
***you are serious about wanting to produce healthy kittens and maintain a sound breeding program, this is another book I highly recommend! Feline Husbandry, Robinson's Genetics, and The Legacy of the Cat are three excellent books for breeders. Combined, they give a thorough overview to help you start or maintain your program. Legacy has a good section about inherited coat color, pattern and eye color, showing the varying shades.
Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians
by Carolyn M. Vella (Editor), Lorraine Shelton, John McGonagle (Editor)
Spend the money on this book, it's worth it's weight in gold!
Legacy of the Cat : The Ultimate Illustrated Guide
by Gloria Stephens, Tetsu Yamazaki (Photographer)
A well-written, easy to follow section explaining basic genetics, color variations and dominant and recessive genes.
Showing
In the Spotlight : A Guide to Showing Pedigreed and Household Pet Cats
by Carolyn M. Vella, John J. McGonagle
A wonderful book for anyone interested in showing cats! It covers everything from the obvious - grooming and preparation - to a detailed description of the titles and awards offered by four major cat registries. It is also one of the only cat showing books that focusses on household pets. It is currently out of print, but Amazon has a great search service. A book to treasure if you can locate it!
It's Show-Time! : And Here's Everything Cat Fanciers Need to Know About Shows
by Phil Maggitti, J. Anne Helgren
More people than ever are falling in love with pedigreed cats--and many proud owners are expressing their enthusiasm by turning to competitive showing. This book provides solid information and sound advice from two experts who offer instruction on every aspect of showing, from choosing a breed to understanding showing and scoring procedures. Excellent reference, may be currently out of print, but worth the effort of locating.
Mixed-Breed Cats : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Health Care, Behavior, and Showing (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
by Karen Leigh Davis, Tana Hakanson Monsalve (Illustrator)
A new book about our beloved "Household Pets" with a section about showing. You don't need to have a purebred cat to enjoy the excitement of showing! Look for shows advertizing a (HHP) Household Pets class. Click on CFA show schedule for information about upcoming shows in your area.
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