The Bombay cat is a miniature copy of the black panther. This animal has inherited the best features of the Burma and American Shorthair breeds - it is intelligent, playful, friendly and easy to get along with everyone, but at the same time is not as restless as the Burma.

History of the breed

This breed has nothing to do with India. It was bred in the 1950s in America in Kentucky by amateur breeders. To create a mini-panther, they crossed brown-coloured burmese with American short-haired black cats. The coat of the new animals was completely black, dense and shiny, and the head was round, like real predators. The breed was registered in 1976.

Care

Care for the Bombay cat does not cause great difficulties. During moulting, it should be combed out in the same way as any other short-haired cat. Outside of this period, the satin coat can be brushed once every few weeks with a special rubber brush and wiped with a piece of suede for shine. Cats of this breed have an excellent appetite, so it is necessary to control their diet to avoid obesity.

Bombay cats love to sit on your lap, follow their owner around the house, look into your eyes and generally be the centre of attention. They can't stand being alone, so they can be a bit annoying. If you do not need a cat with the character of a dog, it is better to choose another breed.

Breeding

Breeding with Sable Burmese and Black American Shorthair cats is permitted. If crossed with a Burmese, anthracite black kittens will be born (black coat gene is dominant). When crossing two Bombay cats, sable-coloured kittens can be born. It is forbidden to show them, as this colour does not correspond to the standard.

Bombay kittens are extremely voracious.