Bombay cat

Bombay
Photo of a common Bombay cat
Common nicknamesBombaim
OriginUnited States Thailand
Foundation bloodstockBombay
Breed standards
CFAstandard
TICAstandard
ACFstandard
ACFA/CAAstandard
CCA-AFCstandard
Domestic cat (Felis catus)

The Bombay cat is a breed of cat. It is one of the most common cats in Europe.

History

Bombay cat was developed by Nikki Horner in 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. This breed was developed to resemble a black panther. The breed was created by crossing Burmese with American Shorthair.

Appearance

Bombay cat has gold or copper eyes and black fur. It looks a lot like Burmese. It has a medium build and is muscular. It weighs between 2.5 and 5.4 kilograms, with males usually being heavier than females.

References

  1. ↑ "Bombay". TICA.org. The International Cat Association (TICA). 13 August 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Bombay". CFA.org. Cat Fanciers' Association. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "History". Rokstarr Bombay. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Bombay TICA breed standard" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  5. ↑ "Bombay CFA breed standard" (PDF). CFA.org. Cat Fanciers' Association. 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Bombay Cat Breed Profile". pet-adoption-guide.com. Retrieved 12 January 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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