Bombay cat
The Bombay cat is a breed of cat. It is one of the most common cats in Europe.
| Bombay | |
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 Photo of a common Bombay cat | |
| Common nicknames | Bombaim |
| Origin | United States Thailand |
| Foundation bloodstock | Bombay |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACF | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
History
Bombay cat was developed by Nikki Horner in 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. This breed was developed to resemble a black panther. The breed was created by crossing Burmese with American Shorthair.[1][2][3]
Appearance
Bombay cat has gold or copper eyes and black fur.[4][5] It looks a lot like Burmese. It has a medium build and is muscular. It weighs between 2.5 and 5.4 kilograms, with males usually being heavier than females.[6]
Bombay Cat Media
Bombay Cat of Blue Sinfonie
Typical side profile of the head.
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References
- ↑ Bombay. TICA.org (13 August 2018)The International Cat Association (TICA). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Bombay. CFA.orgCat Fanciers' Association. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ History. Rokstarr Bombay. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ↑ Bombay TICA breed standard. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ↑ Bombay CFA breed standard. CFA.org (2019)Cat Fanciers' Association. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Bombay Cat Breed Profilepet-adoption-guide.com. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
Other websites
Media related to Bombay cat at Wikimedia Commons