Best Cat Breed Encyclopedias: 5 Guides for Breed Profiles and Cat Care

Choosing a cat breed encyclopedia can be tricky when you want both breed information and useful care guidance.

These books cover breed profiles alongside topics such as care, nutrition, grooming, and cat behavior.

This time, we’ll introduce five cat encyclopedias and guides, from concise breed references to broader books on cat care.

Quick-reference table of recommended products

Product name	Binding	Page count	Breed coverage
The Cat Encyclopedia	Hardcover	320 pages	130 internationally recognized breeds
Cat Breed Guide	Hardcover	288 pages	71 breeds
Ultimate Cat Book	Paperback	256 pages	Main cat breeds worldwide
Complete Book of Cats	Hardcover	512 pages	120 breeds
Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds and Cat Care	Trade Paperback	256 pages	Main cat breeds

The Cat Encyclopedia

The Cat Encyclopedia is recommended for readers looking for a broad cat-breed reference alongside information on caring for a cat. It includes photographed breed profiles and information on 130 internationally recognized cat breeds.

The book also covers cat care, the science and history of house cats, and descriptions of cat senses and coat patterns. At 320 pages, it brings these topics together in one hardcover volume.

Cat Breed Guide

Cat Breed Guide is recommended for readers looking for a breed-focused book for children ages 8–12. Its profiles cover 71 cat breeds, with details such as each breed’s country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, and grooming difficulty.

The book also includes information about cat care and behavior, connecting breed discovery with guidance on understanding and caring for a cat.

Ultimate Cat Book

Ultimate Cat Book is recommended for readers who want an illustrated overview of cat breeds alongside practical guidance on routine care and nutrition. It covers the characteristics of the main cat breeds worldwide, with additional material on grooming, breeding, and showing.

Complete Book of Cats

Complete Book of Cats is recommended for readers who want a broad illustrated breed guide alongside cat-care reference material. It covers 120 cat breeds and includes over 1500 photographs.

Its care coverage includes feeding and nutrition, grooming, training, breeding, showing, and holistic health care.

Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds and Cat Care

Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds and Cat Care is recommended for readers who want an illustrated overview of cat breeds together with practical care guidance. The book covers the main cat breeds and includes advice on feeding and nutrition, grooming and training, and essential health care.

Choose by what you want to explore

• Readers seeking cat-breed coverage alongside cat-care guidance
  • The Cat Encyclopedia
  • Cat Breed Guide
  • Ultimate Cat Book
  • Complete Book of Cats
  • Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds and Cat Care
• Children ages 8–12 interested in breed profiles with details on origin, size, coat, and grooming
  • Cat Breed Guide

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