Ragdoll Cat Book Reviews

Review: Ragdoll Cats 2008 Square Wall Calendar

2007-11-29T00:46:00.001-08:00

Okay, I know, it's not quite a book, but it is printed on paper and it is cute. There's not really much I can say about this calendar, except it's adorable everyone who likes Ragdoll cats should have one on their wall. In fact, I'll let the pictures do the talking.

I'm not going to rate this calendar. If I did it would be 5 stars for the cats rather than the written content.

You can buy this calendar at Amazon by following the link: Ragdoll Cats 2008 Square Wall Calendar

Review: Ragdoll Cat Secrets

2007-11-27T00:17:00.000-08:00

Ragdoll Cat Secrets, by Ben Harper, is one of the definitive guides on Ragdoll Cats. This book was written by a retired vet, and that alone gives it advantages over books that are written by enthusiasts or even breeders. Harper's right: There really is not that much breed specific information on Ragdoll Cats.

The great thing about this book is that Harper hasn't simply relied on his first hand knowledge: he has consulted breeders and other vets as well. His experience as a vet means that he has been able to cherry pick the real vital information on the breed and discard the information that is largely irrelevant.

He has provided a lot of information that's available in the previous book, but in a different style and manner. As well as the obvious information Harper delves more into areas such as behaviour problems, which believe it or not Ragdoll cats do have, and how to choose a kitten and what breeders and pet shops don't tell you.

He does all of this in an easy to read manner. It's a very good book for the price, and I think what makes it most valuable is that the information has been provided by a professional. If you have a Ragdoll cat or are thinking of getting one, then Ragdoll Cat Secrets is definitely a book to look up.

Rating:

Off Topic

2007-11-18T17:32:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist...Kittens at play.

I'm reading another book right now, and should have the review up by this weekend. See my first book review in the post below. :-)

Review: The Complete Ragdoll Keepers Handbook

2007-11-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

The Complete Ragdoll Keepers Handbook by Drew Pilton

I've started by reviews off with the Big Kahuna of Ragdoll Cat Books. The Complete Ragdoll Keepers Handbook is, by far, the definitive book on Ragdoll cats. Drew Pilton has compiled a book from expert sources all over the world. The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide.

What we've ended up with is a book on a variety of subjects from the history of Ragdoll cats (which could be possibly classified as an X-File), to behavoir problems and modifications, and diet. The list of subjects is comprehensive. The author has obviously taken time and care to compile his sources, and it shows in the end product.

As to the book itself, Drew Pilton has steered clear of complicated language in his approach, while still managing to maintain a detailed level of information. The book has not been dumbed down and for that reason it can be used by new Ragdoll cat owners, with their first kitten, or by more advanced owners who wish to know more.

I can understand why this book is so highly regarded after reading it. The book is a must for all owners of Ragdoll cats, but especially for those new owners who are a little apprehensive.

Rating: 4.5/5

If you want to learn more about this book CLICK HERE to go to Drew Pilton's webpage.