{ "item_title" : "The Complete Anatoli Cat Handbook", "item_author" : [" Evelyn R. Norwood "], "item_description" : "Introduction to the Anatoli CatThe Anatoli, sometimes called the Anatolian cat or Turkish Shorthair, is a naturally developed shorthaired cat associated with Turkey and the broader Anatolian region. It is closely related in type and historical background to other native Turkish cats, particularly the Turkish Van, but it is recognized separately by the World Cat Federation. According to the current WCF standard, the Anatoli is a medium-to-large, muscular cat with a solid chest, medium-heavy bone structure, large oval eyes, upright ears, and a short coat without a woolly undercoat.What makes the Anatoli especially interesting is that it was not developed primarily through intensive modern crossbreeding to create an exaggerated appearance. Instead, it is regarded as a natural Turkish breed whose characteristics arose within regional cat populations and were later organized into a formal pedigree breed. This natural background helps explain its sturdy physical structure, relatively practical coat, and broad range of accepted colors and patterns. The WCF recognizes most colors and patterns, while excluding chocolate, cinnamon, their dilutions, and pointed coloration.The breed remains much less internationally established than cats such as the British Shorthair, Maine Coon, or Siamese. The World Cat Congress comparison currently shows full Anatoli recognition through the World Cat Federation while several other major registries listed there do not recognize it as a separate breed. This limited recognition is important for prospective owners because cats described casually as Anatolian or Turkish Shorthair are not automatically pedigreed Anatoli cats. Reliable pedigree documentation becomes especially important when someone is purchasing specifically for breed identity, exhibition, or breeding.As a companion, the Anatoli should be understood first as a domestic cat with normal feline physical, social, and behavioral needs. A short coat does not eliminate grooming, an athletic build still requires regular exercise, and natural origins do not mean the breed can be neglected medically. Appropriate nutrition, preventive veterinary care, enrichment, safe climbing opportunities, scratching surfaces, litter management, dental care, and social interaction remain essential throughout life.Prospective owners should therefore appreciate the Anatoli for the complete combination of its Turkish heritage, natural development, muscular structure, short practical coat, intelligence, and individual personality. Breed descriptions can provide useful expectations, but they cannot predict every cat perfectly. The strongest relationship develops when an owner understands the historical identity of the breed while responding to the temperament and needs of the individual animal living in the home.Discovering the Anatoli CatThe Anatoli presents an appearance of strength and natural athleticism rather than extreme refinement or heaviness. The WCF describes it as medium to large, with a muscular body, medium-heavy bone structure, and a strong neck and chest. The legs are medium in length and end in round paws, while the tail is also of medium length. This balanced structure gives the breed a substantial appearance while preserving the agility expected of an active domestic cat.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/098/9798160980355_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "18.99", "online_price" : "18.99", "our_price" : "18.99", "club_price" : "18.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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