Bombay Cat Breed

Body Size - Medium
Coat Length - Short
Life Span - 15 Years

Bombay Description

The Bombay is a medium sized, muscular cat with a rounded head and brilliant golden to copper eyes. The coat is coal black, short, and sleek with a distinct sheen. Bombay's were bred to resemble "mini-panthers"

Bombay History

Nikki Horner of Louisville, Kentucky, created the Bombay from a breeding program beginning in 1958, which originated from a sable Burmese and a black American Shorthair.

Bombay Traits

This breed is tolerant of children and other pets, and enjoys human attention. They are intelligent cats, and can be trained to walk on a leash, and to fetch.

Bombay Health

No Bombay breed specific health problems have been reported.

Bombay Summary

Kittens are born with blue eyes and tabby markings, and mature to the adult color pattern over time. The Bombay was originated as a hybrid between the Burmese and the American Shorthair. With its jet black, gleaming coat, gold to copper eyes, solid body and sweet facial expression, the ideal Bombay has an unmistakable look of its own. It is not a natural breed but a genetic hybrid, with distinctive features that separate it from its foundation (parent) breeds. The Bombay is a medium-size cat, well-balanced, friendly, alert, and outgoing; muscular and having a surprising weight for its size. The body and tail should be of medium length, the head rounded with medium-sized, wide-set ears, a moderate nose "stop" which is visible (not a break), large rounded wide-set eyes, and an overall look of excellent proportions and carriage.