Closeup of the Bombay cat sitting on the chair in the garden.
The Bombay cat is a type of short-haired cat developed by breeding sable Burmese and black American Shorthair cats, to produce a cat of mostly Burmese type, but with a sleek, panther-like black coat. Bombay is the name given to black cats of the Asian group.[1] Contents 1 History 2 Appearance 3 Health 4 Temperament 5 References 6 External links History The breed was developed by Nikki Horner, a breeder from Louisville, Kentucky, who, starting in 1958, attempted to create a breed of cat that resembled a miniature black panther.[2] The first attempt was a failure, but the second, in 1965, was successful. The breed was officially recognized and registered by the Cat Fanciers' Association in 1970 and The International Cat Association in 1979. Nikki Horner died in 1995.[2] Appearance The Bombay is a short-haired breed of domestic cat, closely related to the Burmese. Bombay cats are typically characterized as having an all-black coat, black soles, black nose and mouth, with copper or green eyes. The close-lying, sleek and glossy black coat is generally colored to the roots, with little or no paling. The Bombay has a medium body build that is muscular.[3] Their weight is usually 8 to 15 pounds ( to kg) or more with males typically being heavier than females.[4] Health A healthy Bombay can live around 15 to 20 years.[4] They can have some sinus problems, snuffly noses, and gingivitis.[5] Their food intake should be controlled to avoid overfeeding.[5] Temperament Bombay cats are highly social and brave; they tend to be attached to their families and crave attention, so cats of this breed are highly suitable for children.[6] Most Bombay cats are not independent, but tend to become more independent with age. They seek attention from their owners and people around them often and dislike being left alone for extended periods of time.[7] Although they like to be around people generally, Bombay cats also tend to have a certain person to whom they pay special atten
Size: 3408px × 2272px
Photo credit: © WireStock / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
Keywords: animal, black, bombay, cat, chair, closeup, cute, domestic, eyes, feline, fluffy, focus, garden, mammal, nature, outdoors, pet, portrait, selected, single, sitting, yard
