Bombay Cat Information

Bombay Cats are tolerant and easygoing felines. They like greeting your visitors and gets along well with the dogs, children and other pets. Having reputation as a lap cat, they can also play active games such as fetching. If you don’t have the desire to interact with him frequently or enough time, don’t own these cats because they love owner’s attention and want to be involved themselves in everything they do.

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General Information

Breed Name	Bombay Cat
Origin	USA
Other Names	Small black Panther
Lifespan	9-13 years
Description	The body is supple and elongated yet robust
Height/Length	8-10 inches
Weight	8-12 lbs. (female); 12+ lbs. (male)
Temperament	Affectionate, Dependent, Gentle, Intelligent, Playful
Coat Color	Coat is black. The eyes are either yellow or copper in color
Coat Characteristics	Short, close-lying and satiny
What to Feed	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 6 cups of high-quality cat food, divided into two meals.
Ideal Food	Premium brand dry kibble
Grooming	Occasional grooming required keeping coat in good shape. Grooming prevents matting, removes dead hair, and stimulates circulation.
Vocalization	This cat is known to be vocal. Undesirable and excessive crying or meowing, especially at night, may irritate you.
Exercise need	These felines like to engage themselves in activities. Spend 10-15 minutes with them several times a day. Daily exercise helps in maintaining body weight and keep its muscles strong and toned
Health Concerns	Craniofacial Defect
Type of home	Apartment is OK
Grooming Needs	Occasional grooming is advised to keep its coat in good shape. Regular grooming can be good, as it removes hair, prevents matting, and stimulates circulation.
Attributes	low maintenance, minimal shedding, generally healthy, frequent vocalization, attention seeking, very active, good with others
Similar Cats	Burmese, American Shorthair

Star Rating:

Characteristics	Stars	Characteristics	Stars
Kids Friendly		Social Needs
Friendly with other Cats		Stranger Friendly
Need of Exercise		Level of Shedding
Grooming Requirement		Intelligence and Trainability
Adaptability to environment		Playfulness
Affection Level		Health Related Issues
Apartment Friendly