Temperament & looks

This is the Bombay!
The Bombay is the cat that shines over all other breeds, none the least for its shining, glowing coat. This exclusive breed with its dark golden eyes, like the sun is shining through them, is really one of its kind. With a slim body structure, which at the same time is muscular they are a breed worth to be admired.
Do you want to own a cat that loves you, is intelligent, playful, and curious and a wonderful social friend then the Bombay is the breed for you. If you ad their kindness you have the perfect cat.

The helper
The Bombay is very curious and playful and love to participate in all daily chores whether it concern the dishes, wrapping parcels or folding clothes. It will happily “help out” to see the clothes end up in the right place in the closet. It quite simply lies down exactly at the spot you were going to put the article of clothing. The expression of the face is full of expectations and the cat is ready to go a wrestling game with the sweater you just were going to put in.

The Acrobat
The balance and the flexibility are exceptional within this muscular but also vigorous cat. To balance high up on the door or on top of the shower cabin is the best way to check out the surroundings so it wouldn’t miss anything interesting to explore. It is fascinating to see the springiness within a playful Bombay jumping after its “plunder” higher and more acrobatic you ever would have imagine.

The company
The Bombay enjoys the indoor life and adjusts easily to its surroundings. It just loves warmth and gladly shares the bed of its owner, preferably under the cover where the warmest place is.
This unique cat is easy trained and willingly goes for a walk in the leash to explore the neighbourhood. To play fetch is a game that many Bombays love. Having such an alert cat involves a cat that open doors and like hide-and-seek games.
The fur is very easy to care for. It hardly looses any hair if not at all. If you want your cat to shine so stroke the cat with a shimmy or just with your hand. The Bombay is an active cat that appreciates a playmate, preferably another Bombay or a Burmese. That is presumably they demand an intellect, an invention skill, a playfulness, fantasy and energy that is on the same level as them. The Bombay goes wonderfully well with dogs.

Breed standard (varies between associations)
The head is round and medium in size. Face to be full with considerable width between the eyes. The ears are wide set with slightly rounded tips. They are alert, tilting slightly forward. The eyes are large round and wide set. The colour is from gold to copper. The chin is firm, rounded. The muzzle is short, broad well developed. The profile will have a visible stop. The end of the nose is slightly rounded down. The neck is well developed short to medium.
The body is medium in size somewhat compact. The torso somewhat longer. Rounded ample chest. The legs are sturdy and proportionate. Paws are rounded. The tail is medium in length tapering to blunt tip. The body is firmly muscled. Surprising weight for its size. The fur is short, close lying and satin-like. The colour is dark to the roots, shimmering, and patent leather sheen.

General description
The Bombay originated as a hybrid between the Burmese and the American Shorthair. However, it has its distinctive features, which separate it from its parent breed. Created to resemble a “mini-panther”, the Bombay is a medium-size cat, well balanced, friendly, and alert and outgoing- The Bombay has an excellent constitution with a well-developed muscular and firm body. There should be no evidence of obesity, paunchiness, weakness or apathy. It has substantial bone structure and surprisingly heavy for its size.

The look
With its jet black, “patent leather” coat; “ new copper penny” eyes; solid body and sweet open facial expression, the ideal Bombay has an unmistakable look of its own.