How to Identify a Bombay Cat
Bombay cats are also called parlor panthers. They are often described as exotic in appearance and are very similar to their wild namesakes. Bombay cats originated from the American Shorthairs and Burmese breeds. They were bred specifically to achieve the all-black look they have today.
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Instructions
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Check out the color. Bombay cats are black. They do not have any color variations on their fur. At times the kitten will have a sable coloration, which will fade by adulthood.
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Pay attention to the coat. The fur on this breed is short and glossy.
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Pick up the cat. Bombay cats are often slender and muscular and are surprisingly heavy for their appearance. They tend to have long torsos, which accentuates the sleek form.
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Evaluate the facial features. The face should be rounded with a short but not snubby-looking nose.
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Look her in the eyes. This breed has large and wide-set eyes, which vary in color from gold to copper.
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Tips & Warnings
Bombay cats are very playful. They want to participate with humans in games like fetch.
The Bombay cat is also inquisitive. It digs through drawers and purses. Having extra toys around to help the cat occupy itself and reduce the chance of invasion into small spaces.
Petting helps keep Bombay coats shiny.
A complete and balanced diet will keep energy levels up and keep coat gloss high.
This breed of cat known for living compatibly with both dogs and children.
Bombays are known for being attention seekers and dominating other breeds of cats.
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AI adore my bombay as well. I adopted her from a shelter and she has the most loving personality about 50% of the time. The other 50% of the time, she is pure mischief. I love her though. She has captured my heart!
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My sweet Bombay showed up at our doorstep only weighing 1 pound. She was very sick and needed attention. Fell in love with her and she is now very healthy and spoiled. Love Annie with all my heart!
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Our bombay looks like toothless from how to train your dragon! (see facebook profile photo). She is the friendliest of our 3 kitties. We don't love our other 2 (long hair russian blue and american short hair) any less. It's funny how they all have their own personalities.
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I have a male bombay that will 1yr old in june! He was abandoned on land that I own at about 8wks old. I have asthma and allergys but could not leave this kitten in the woods to die so I brought him home with full intentions on adopting him out to friends of the wife who are cat lovers. Once I got him home and the bond took hold, he's not going anywhere. He does not shed and I have had no problems with him and he even takes naps with me! He is the love of our house! I tell my wife all the time when he gets in her lap to love on her that she had better enjoy it cause there will never be another like him!
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Vladulescu Alina
Feb 03, 2011
my Bombay cat is 2 years old,i have found her in a garden she was incredibly small but now she is playing fetch exactly like a dog,its amazing,i get tired of throwing the ball but she is like dynamite.
