— Sleek. Affectionate. Curious.
Developed to resemble a miniature black panther, the Bombay cat combines a sleek, solid-black coat with striking copper or gold eyes. Despite its wild appearance, the Bombay has a famously affectionate, people-oriented temperament, often described as dog-like in its devotion and desire for closeness.
Developed to resemble a miniature black panther, the Bombay cat combines a sleek, solid-black coat with striking copper or gold eyes. Despite its wild appearance, the Bombay has a famously affectionate, people-oriented temperament, often described as dog-like in its devotion and desire for closeness.
The Bombay has a short, sleek, patent-leather-like coat coat in solid black only (breed standard), with low shedding year-round.
Despite the name, the Bombay breed was developed entirely in the United States and has no direct historical connection to the Indian city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay).
Bombays have been serving humans in many important roles including: Show Cats and Companion Cats .
1950s Breeder Nikki Horner began developing the breed in the United States, aiming to create a cat resembling a miniature black panther. 
1965 Achieved initial breed recognition after crossing black American Shorthairs with sable Burmese cats. 
1976 Achieved championship status with the Cat Fanciers' Association. 
Today A popular, striking breed valued for its sleek black coat and affectionate, dog-like temperament. 
