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Cats are popular as household companions and pets but many people who plan to adopt a cat are unaware of the choices available to them The Cat Selector will enlighten them with profiles of feline breeds while also describing the wide variations in cats dispositions and personalities Author and animal expert David Alderton divides the contents of this book into categories designed to help each reader find the perfect cat to match his or her personality and lifestyle His categories include-- Large cats Athletic cats Very friendly cats Strange-coated cats Distinctive cats and many more The profiled breeds include-- Maine Coon Siberian Siamese Turkish Angora British Shorthair Munchkin Cornish Rex Bengal American Wirehair Manx Japanese Bobtail and many more Each cat profile includes information on personality appearance grooming requirements and specific health considerations An informative text is supplemented with tables annotated photos and special selector charts to help readers match themselves with their perfect feline companion More than stunning color photos come with captions that help readers identify key physical qualities of each breed.
About the Author
David Alderton, MA (Cantab.) grew up in a home surrounded by pets and originally trained to be a vet until an allergic dermatitis forced a change of career in his final year of study. Since then, David has used his experience, knowledge and passion for the subject to concentrate on writing about animals and the natural world. David also broadcasts regularly on television and radio, and has recently set up the website www.petinfoclub.com while his blog can be found at www.davidalderton.com His books have currently sold some 6.5 million copies worldwide and are available in 30 languages. He has won various awards for his work, including the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers' Association of America, and he is well-known as a columnist on various newspapers and magazines, as well as being the editor of "Practical Reptile Keeping" magazine.