Bombay cat breed

Bombay

The Bombay cat is a type of short-haired cat developed by breeding sable Burmese and black American Shorthair cats, to produce a cat of mostly Burmese type, but with a sleek, panther-like black coat.

⚡ Faits en bref

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Taille
Moyen
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Poids
6-11 lbs (2.5-5 kg)
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Espérance de vie
12-16 years
Niveau d'énergie
Moyen
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Adapté aux enfants
Oui
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Adapté à l'appartement
Oui

💖 Personnalité et comportement

Social, curious, and outgoing. They are adaptability and crave human attention.

🍖 Alimentation et friandises

Balanced diet. High quality protein ensures their coat stays patent-leather shiny.

⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.

🧶 Jeux et activités

Jeux et activités favoris:

  • Fetch
  • Walk on leash
  • Hide and seek
  • Climbing
  • Laser tag

Moderate to high energy. They enjoy interactive games and tricks.

🏡 Cadre de vie

Indoor living. They seek warmth. Good with other pets.

✨ Anecdotes

  • Bred to look like the wild black leopard of India.
  • They are all black - to the roots!
  • Copper/Gold eyes are a must.
  • Nicknamed the 'Velcro Cat' because they stick to you.
  • They sway when they walk.

Races similaires à découvrir

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Burmese

Parent breed

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American Shorthair

Parent breed

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Black Cat (DSH)

Lookalike but Bombays are specific breed