Bombay Cat

Origin
In 1958, breeders in Kentucky tried crossing an American short haired with a black Burmese trying to create a domestic breed that could imitate the beauty of the a wild panther. The descent of this breed made a litter similar to the black Indian leopard.

This breeds name was taken by a Hindu city of Bombay, in honor to the natural habitat of their wild relative, the black leopard.

Characteristics
They are playful and cheerful and are not destructive or treacherous. Bombay likes to be caressed by their owner and can adapt to any weather. The females are maternal and very protective of their kittens.

The hair is black without spots or curls, soft, thin, short and shinny, of a pleasant texture.

The body is medium-sized, muscular, but the males are a little bigger. The tail is level from shoulder to tail, medium-sized and wide.

The head is round and medium-sized, with no flat planes or sharp angles. The snout should be short and strong. The ears are medium-sized, and wide-set, broad at the base and slightly rounded at the tip. The eye color should range from gold to copper.

Knotted tail, white spots, nose and paws cushion of another color than black and green eyes, which is an undesirable characteristic of these cats.

Must have their hair occasionally brushed and it is better to pass a damped towel over them to maintain their dark shinny coat.