Bombay Kittens
A black cat bred to look like a small panther, with copper eyes and a patent-leather coat.
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Good to know
- Created by crossing sable Burmese with black American Shorthairs.
- Only one colour is allowed: black to the roots, with black skin beneath.
- Heavier than it looks — breeders call it a brick wrapped in silk.
Who it suits
People who want a sociable, heat-seeking lap cat and do not mind being followed everywhere.
Care
Wipe the short coat over with a hand or a chamois weekly. Keep warm spots available.
History of the breed
Nikki Horner of Louisville, Kentucky set out in the 1950s to breed a cat that looked like a miniature black panther, crossing sable Burmese with black American Shorthairs. It took her more than a decade to get the coat and eye colour she wanted.
Available Bombay Kittens
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