Did you know that the Bombay cat is one of the oldest hybrid cat breeds developed throughout the 1900s? Nikki Horner was the first cat breeder to successfully produce a Bombay cat in an attempt to create a “miniature black panther.” These beautiful cats are a crossbreed of the American shorthair cat and the Burmese sable cat, and they do indeed resemble a black panther with their entire black bodies and coats and their shiny copper eyes.

The Bombay cat is calm and has a gentle temperament; it requires little space and is more than happy being indoors as long as its needs (water, litter, food, toys and access to its human) are met. Bombay has a muscular build, but they tend to become overweight. A healthy Bombay cat can live up to 15 years.

Fun Facts:

· The Bombay cat's characteristic walk is adopted or closely associated with the walk of the Indian black leopard.

· The Bombay cat was produced to resemble a black panther.

· Bombay has an Asian descent which is what black cats of the Asian group are called.

· In 1970, the Bombay cat breed was officially registered under the International Cat Association and recognized as an independent cat breed.

· When the Bombay cat's coat is well maintained, it is deep black and glossy and appears like leather.

· Bombay cats do not fare well when left alone for long periods; they suffer from separation anxiety which will result in destructive behavior.