Exotic Bombay Cat - Basic Black Makes It Beautiful
If you want to add a small panther to the family, the Bombay cat is the one to choose. Sometimes this animal has been dubbed “the parlor panther” because of its sleek, ebony coat and exquisite, golden eyes. In overall looks, this animal does resemble its distant wild cousin. These felines are commonly mistaken for Burmese cats, to which they are closely related. You will find that this is an extremely friendly and social cat that thrives on stimulation from its family as well as from other pets. Be prepared though, if you have other cats, this one is an alpha feline and it will want to be the dominant one in the group. If given a choice, a Bombay cat will actually prefer to pal around with any canine pets that you may have. A Louisiana breeder named Nikki Horner was the one who first developed this breed in the 1950s. She actually hoped to create a small cat that would appear to have the characteristics of the larger panther. The first result produced an all-black cat with copper colored eyes. The Cat Fanciers Association granted Championship status and official recognition to the breed in the mid1970s. The International Cat Association, however, regards this feline as part of the Burmese group and does not show separate distinction for many purposes. Both registries, as well as the American Cat Fanciers Association, will allow crossbreeding of both of these breeds. The Bombay cat is known for its shorthair coat that comes only in black. Its nose leather and paw pads are black and these are distinguishing features that must be present. The colors of the eyes can range from a pale yellow to copper, but the vivid golds and emerald greens are usually the most exotic in appearance. Males reach their peak muscular development when they are about 2 years old. As adults, males will typically weigh 8-11 pounds and the females will weigh 6-9 pounds. Small balls, catnip toys, even a crumpled piece of paper – all of these are fair game for this playful breed. They have a high prey drive which makes them want to chase and pounce upon many things that attract their attention. A Bombay cat is one of the most intelligent, playful cats available. The American shorthair influence makes them a little less active and vocal than their Burmese relatives. This cat craves attention and loves to be carried, preferably on its person’s shoulder. Their short coat sheds very little and they are definitely considered a low-maintenance breed.
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