Updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, this valuable reference source includes a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the attributes that make a purebred cat, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion of conformation, color, and coat. The breed profiles follow, with each profile accompanied by color photos and a bar graph-style at-a-glance summary of the breed's characteristics

Feline history -- What is a purebred? -- Feline genetics -- Conformation, color, and coat -- Cat fancy -- Recognized breeds -- New or experimental breeds -- American domestic -- Which breed is right for you? -- Choosing a purebred cat -- Showing your cat