Books: (Showing)
Showing your cat; a complete guide by Meredith D. Wilson
Outdated, but still of interest to some exhibitors. Very interesting to see how things have changed. (Written in 1974)
Cat Breeding and Showing - A guide for the novice
by Meredith D. Wilson
This one is also outdated, and not as complete as the one above. I think it will be of interest to collector's of old cat books though. (Written in 1972)
It's Showtime by Phil Maggitti J. Anne Helgren
I thought this book was very useful when I started showing, it's also the most recent of any listed here. (Written in 1998)
In the Spotlight : A Guide to Showing Pedigreed and Household Pet Cats by Carolyn Vella and John McGonagle
VERY useful book, although slightly dated. Worth finding though. (Written in 1990)
Note: I believe all of these books on showing are out of print (with the possible exception of 'It's Showtime', but they can be bought used from time to time, and it's also possible to find them on eBay.
|
Books: (Breeding and related issues)
Breeding Pedigreed Cats by Carolyn Vella and John McGonagle, Jr.
Excellent book, this one is a necessity for breeders.
The complete book of cat breeding by Dan Rice
This book is written by a vet rather than a breeder, so gives a different slant to the material.
Breeding purebred cats by Anne S. Moore
Excellent book, very useful.
Understanding animal breeding by Richard M. Bourdon
I don't own this one yet, anybody want to send me a review?
Feline Husbandry - Diseases and management in the multiple cat environment by Niels Pedersen
This book is an absolute necessity for a cat breeder.
The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline by Lawrence Patrick Tilley, Francis W. K. Smith
This is my number one reference book. It's technical but not too complicated, and it gives a very thorough summary.
Robinson's Genetics for cat breeders and veterinarians by Carolyn M. Vella, Lorraine Shelton, John McGonagle
Excellent resource.
Hand-raising the orphaned kitten by M. L. Papurt
Lots of useful tips in this one.
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by Delbert G. Carlson, James M. Giffin, Lisa Carlson
Very good coverage of diseases in layman's terms. I referred to this book a lot as a beginner.
|
