Bombay cat
| Bombay | |
|---|---|
 A common Bombay cat | |
| Origin | United States |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACF | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Bombay cat is a breed of cat. It is one of the most common cats in Europe.
History[change | change source]
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.[1][2][3]
Appearance[change | change source]
Bombay cat has gold or copper eyes and black fur.[4][5] 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.[6]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Bombay". TICA.org. The International Cat Association (TICA). 13 August 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ "Bombay". CFA.org. Cat Fanciers' Association. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ "History". Rokstarr Bombay. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ↑ "Bombay TICA breed standard" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ↑ "Bombay CFA breed standard" (PDF). CFA.org. Cat Fanciers' Association. 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ "Bombay Cat Breed Profile". pet-adoption-guide.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Bombay cats at Wikimedia Commons
