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At
a glance...
Body Size... Medium
Coat Length... Short
Life span... 15 yrs |
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Bombay |
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Description... |
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 The Bombay is a medium
sized, muscular cat with a rounded head and brilliant golden to
copper eyes. The coat is coal black, short, and sleek with a
distinct sheen. Bombays were bred to resemble "mini-panthers".
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History...
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Nikki Horner of Louisville,
Kentucky, created the Bombay from a breeding program beginning in
1958, which originated from a sable Burmese and a black American
Shorthair.
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Traits...
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This breed is tolerant of
children and other pets, and enjoys human attention. They are
intelligent cats, and can be trained to walk on a leash, and to
fetch.
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Health...
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No breed specific health
problems have been reported.
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Summary...
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 Kittens are born with blue
eyes and tabby markings, and mature to the adult colour pattern over
time. The Bombay was originated as a hybrid
between the Burmese and the American Shorthair. With its jet black,
gleaming coat, gold to copper eyes, solid body and sweet facial
expression, the ideal Bombay has an unmistakable look of its own. It
is not a natural breed but a genetic hybrid, with distinctive
features that separate it from its foundation (parent) breeds. The
Bombay is a medium-size cat, well-balanced, friendly, alert, and
outgoing; muscular and having a surprising weight for its size. The
body and tail should be of medium length, the head rounded with
medium-sized, wide-set ears, a moderate nose "stop" which is visible
(not a break), large rounded wide-set eyes, and an overall look of
excellent proportions and carriage.
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