Bombay Breeders

A Cat Shorthair, Bombay was established in the fifties in the United States by crossing American Shorthair cats with Burmese. The idea was to creature a small Indian black panther. After several attempts, finally an all black cat was developed that consistently produce black kittens with "copper penny 'eyes. He was named 'Bombay' after the famous Indian coastal city of the same name. It took another two decades for the cat to be formally recognized. Most modern Bombay share its attributes with the Burmese since American Shorthairs are no longer used in crosses periodic race.

A slim yet muscular cat, Bombay is heavier than its appearance. It has a svelte physique average with a shiny coat. The head is well rounded with gold to copper colored eyes and round ears slightly tilted. Both eyes and ears are large and very defined. The muzzle is short, with a minimum break his nose. The legs are long cylindrical legs. The tail is of medium length. The functionality of the development of Bombay is its beautiful shiny coat. It is short, lying close and still has an unparalleled shine. It is entirely black, including its roots. Sand color kittens are often born in litters, even if they are not officially recognized by cat fancies.

Somewhere Bombay a hereditary disorder of the skull with the Burmese in their lines. The result is a malpresentation craniofacial in kittens that are unable to survive and must be euthanized at birth. It is a matter of some controversy surrounding farmers today the traditional Bombay and Burmese cats.

Affectionate and quiet, Bombay are known to be cats lap total. They follow their men all around and try to monitor all their activities. They are open and active cats and keep themselves and their companions occupied. Temperament, they are very good. Bombay ready to accept other animals, particularly dogs, in their household. They're cool with kids and cats are social in general.