Here's the perfect pocket-sized book for cat lovers by the world's best-selling pet authority. With over 340 full color photographs illustrating more than 60 recognized breeds, "Cats" is the definitive, systematic reference to the feline world. Attractive and easy to use, it features: - easy-to-understand symbols describe personality and temperament, activity level, vocalization, and grooming requirements - key facts about each pedigree: date and place of origin, ancestry, outcross breeds, other names, weight range, and temperament - annotated, full color photographs - detailed profiles include breed history, breed color, and defining physical characteristics - history of selective breeding - explanations of feline genetics, coat colors and patterns, face shape and body form, and eye shape and color. This is the definitive, systematic, easy reference guide to the feline community in all its delightful variety.