Physical Description

• Medium length, rounded head with short muzzle
• Short, flat, gleaming, black-to-roots coat
• Gold to copper colored eyes
• Exotic appearance of 'mini' or 'parlor-panther'

Temperament

• Playful, congenial, outgoing, smart, affectionate
• Can be leash trained
• Good with children and other pets

At Home

• Does best indoors
• Needs sufficient scratching device
• Declawing is not recommended
• Kittens available after 12-16 weeks

Brief History

• Breed name inspired by the black leopard of India
• Efforts to breed this cat began in 1953 with a black American Shorthair male and a Grand Champion Sable Burmese female
• The Bombay received CFA championship status in 1976

Grooming

• Trim nails regularly

Fun Facts

• It has been said that these cats act much like dogs and monkeys
• These cats are fond of finding new ways to entertain themselves, as well as humans
• They often act as 'greeters' to their home's visitors