Bombay

Go to Bombay Breeder Listings

Go to Bombay Retired Friends List

Description

With the Bombay's sleek, glossy coat and bright eyes, this breed resembles a miniature black panther. It was developed from the Burmese and exhibits the muscular body type and affectionate, mellow temperament of the Burmese.

In the United States, the Bombay was created by crossing Burmese with black American Shorthairs in the 1950s, and in the UK it was developed by crossing Burmese with black domestic cats. Bombay cats are always black. It was recognized for championship status by CFA in 1978.

In the UK, Bombays are classified as part of the Asian group of cat breeds.

Associations: The Bombay is currently accepted by AACE, ACA, CFA, ACFA, TICA, and CFF. It is accepted as part of the Asian group in GCCF.

Breed Information

Bombay Breed FAQ
Bombay Breed Profile (CFA)
Bombay: The Louisville Hugger (Cats & Kittens)
Choosing a Bombay (PetPlace.com)

Show Standards

Clubs/Associations

Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club

Link missing? Is there a page you think ought to be listed here that isn't? Is there a link here that is not working? Let me know! Email me at links@breedlist.com.

© 1994-2008 Barbara C. French, DBA FBRL Services. All text unless credited otherwise and the compilation of data is the copyrighted property of FBRL Services and may not be used, copied, distributed, or otherwise taken without express, advance, written permission from the owner of this site. All photographic illustration elements are legally licensed to FBRL Services and remain the copyrighted property of Richard Katris of Chanan Photography; such images may not be used without permission of Chanan Photography. Other photographs are the copyrighted property of their respective photographers. Please refer to our Copyright Statement for further information. Graphic design by Karen Strapp of StrappStudio.