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(9 reviews)
Editorial Review: These docile, heavy-coated felines are closely related to the Persian breed. Their gentle nature makes them perfect as indoor companions. Books in the comprehensive and popular Barrons Complete Pet Owners Manuals series advise on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owners Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.
Customer Reviews:
0 of 0 found this review helpful:
Good - could have gone deeper, 2008-04-28
Some important data about vaccination, standards, colors and behavior. Could have more specifical details on neutering (what age) and so on.
7 of 9 found this review helpful:
Good if you have never owned a cat before, 2005-03-19
The book was well written. Chapters are informative for general information on keeping and caring for cats. however, the book was so general that i think they had a word document formated so all they had to do was insert the word Himalayan before the word cat throughout the book.
the only specifics in this book related to Himalayans is the pedigree origination, and only in very simple terms, and grooming long haired cats and is generally applicable to any long hair cat.
however, the book is loaded with really pretty color pictures of a diverse assortment of Himalayans.
If you want a picture book with Himalayan cat pics and general cat information this is the book for you.
If you are a breeder or looking to show Himies definitley look elsewhere, or you will be frustated that you spent the time and money on this book.
7 of 7 found this review helpful:
Simple & Straight forward, 2003-10-31
I recently bought a flame point breeder/show quality himalayan kitten and was very interested in what the book had to say.The book is very informative and straight forward in telling the origins of how himmies came about, how to care, treat, nurse the cats.
It covers kittens behaviours, sexual behaviour, guides you in how to choose a breeder and questions to ask, how to breed and show your himmy so all in all, it's a pretty informative manual with glossy pics of some beautiful himmies and regular black/white illustrations.
You won't be disappointed!
9 of 10 found this review helpful:
A Terrific Book!, 2002-02-17
I really enjoyed this book -- it's well written and helpful for both new and experienced cat lovers. I've owned Himmies for many years and all of the advice is useful and accurate. Every chapter is packed with good information; I particularly liked the chapters on grooming, nutrition, and understanding cat behavior. And the price is certainly right compared to other breed books!
7 of 11 found this review helpful:
Useless for breeders/exhibitors /pet owners, 2001-12-24
This book is so generic it is hopelessly useless. Save the [amt] orcat food or grooming supplies-you're going to need them. Even the chapter on grooming is useless. Follow the bathing instructions in this book to get a matted cat at the end. A little advise here for free: Do not rub the fur! Oh Boy! The instructions for blow drying! Blow drying a Himalayan is an art in itself and these instructions are worse than useless, might as well air dry the cat (Don't of course). The advise on choosing a cat is even worse. More free advise: Don't choose one without checking out the current breed standards - NW Region Himalayan Show cat exhibitor
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