The Bombay cat is a modern cat breed that was created by American breeders in 1958 by crossing Burmese cats with American black short-haired cats. It looks like a cheetah, so it is also known as the Little Black Panther, the Mona Lisa, and the Mini Ponza. The Bombay cat was selected as the champion by the Cat Lovers Association in 1976. Now the Bombay cat has been loved by more people and has gradually entered more families.

Bombay cat body shape

Head: round, with plump and round cheeks.

Eyes: round and very large, mostly in shiny bronze, golden and copper colors, with a wide distance between the eyes.

Ears: Medium in size, slightly arc-shaped at the tips.

Nose: The nose is medium in length, rather sunken but not collapsed, and the tip of the nose is black.

Coat: The hair of the Bombay cat is short and close to the body. The hair is soft and fine, with a delicate texture and is shiny jet black.

Trunk: Medium build, well muscled.

Limbs: Stout, strong and in harmony with the body and tail.

Toes: round, compact and powerful, soles black.

Feet: small and oval.

Tail: Medium length, covered with abundant hair.

Bombay Cat Characteristics

The Bombay cat has a gentle and gentle personality, stable and quiet. However, it is not afraid of strangers and full of emotions. It likes to be intimate with people. When being hugged, it will purr contentedly from its throat. Bombay cats are smart, responsive, soft-sounding, and sometimes a little naughty. The Bombay cat is a sporty cat with a playful and curious personality, yet has self-control and strong hunting ability. Bombay cats are very sociable and like to socialize with people but can also get along peacefully with other breeds of cats.

Bombay Cat Care

Bombay cats love to be clean, so they need to be cleaned regularly during the breeding process. Brush its hair for 5-10 minutes every day to make its hair healthier and shiny. Breeders should brush their cats’ teeth 3-4 times a week to prevent oral problems. Eyes and ears should also be cleaned and cared for regularly. At the same time, cats’ toenails also need to be trimmed regularly. Bath your cat once every 1-2 weeks in summer, and once a month in winter to ensure that the cat's body is clean and to avoid the infestation of lice and fleas.