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J. Anne Helgren

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BIOGRAPHY

J. Anne Helgren is the author of six books: Abyssinian Cats, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual; Himalayan Cats: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual; Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds; It’s Showtime (co-authored); Communicating with Your Cat; and Rex Cats: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual. Her books have received Certificates of Excellence from the Cat Writers’ Association, which she's been a member of since 1993, and won CWA’s top award, the Muse Medallion. She has also written for assorted magazines.

Ms. Helgren has served as an editorial consultant on cats for Barron’s Educational Series, Weldon Owen Publishing, and Dorling Kindersley Limited. She was a writing instructor for the Long Ridge Writers’ Group for more than ten years.

Born in Southern California, Ms. Helgren earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University. She now lives in Northern California with her husband and their family of felines.

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Articles

A Maine Coon longhair cat with cream and white fur sits beside a tabby shorthair cat in a garden with green foliage in the background.

cat

Cat, (Felis catus), domesticated member (felid) of the family Felidae. The family is generally divided between cats from the subfamily Pantherinae, which roar (including lions, tigers, and leopards), and cats from the subfamily Felinae, which purr instead (including cougars, bobcats, and domestic…

cats as pets

Publications (6)

Barron's Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds A Complete Guide to the Domestic Cats of North America (2013)

By J. Anne Helgren

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.

Approximately 45 breeds are profiled,...

Himalayan Cats (2006)

By J. Anne Helgren

(back cover)
Information and advice to help you take good care of your Himalayan Cat

The Typical Himalayan: its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more

Expert advice: feeding, health care, play activity, and more

Understanding your Himalayan: its voice, its body language, and their meaning

Step-by-step directions for everyday care Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars Filled with handsome full-color photos

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Communicating with Your Cat (1999)

By J. Anne Helgren

An expert in feline physiology and behavior offers cat owners an approach to understanding their cats so that they can train them effectively. She discusses ways to interpret a cat's body and vocal language, and presents an overview of feline learning patterns. She also points out how cats respond to efforts at behavior modification. Filled with instructive full-color photos!

It's Showtime! (1998)

By Phil Maggitti, J. Anne Helgren

More people than ever are falling in love with pedigreed cats--and many proud owners are expressing their enthusiasm by turning to competitive showing. This book provides solid information and sound advice from two experts who offer instruction on every aspect of showing, from choosing a breed to understanding showing and scoring procedures.

Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds (1997)

By J. Anne Helgren

Here is a handsomely illustrated descriptive directory of virtually all major cat breeds available to prospective owners in America--a "must-read" reference source for cat lovers and breeders everywhere. Opening chapters include a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the qualities that make a purebred, a summary of feline genetics, and a discussion of conformation, color, and coat. Following are alphabetically arranged profiles of 40 different breeds, from Abyssinian...

Abyssinian Cats Everything about Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding (1995)

By J. Anne Helgren, J. Anne Hauppauge

The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written by experts, and profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. These books are written in clear, direct language that will appeal to ordinary cat owners, but they also contain information that even experienced breeders and trainers will find enlightening. Each manual has been individually written by an experienced breeder, veterinarian,...

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