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Our collection of Bombay cat images features champions and best of breed. Whether you are a specialist looking for stock images of breed examples, a designer looking for a striking picture, or you're simply a Bombay cat fan, we're confident we'll have the image you're looking for.
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Bombay cat overview
Descended from black American Shorthairs and Sable Burmese under the breeding programs of Nikki Horner during the 1950s.
Obtained breed recognition in the US in 1976, but remains rare elsewhere in the world.
The characteristic brilliant-copper eye color may turn green as the cat ages. Adapts well to family life, having a gregarious personality and an even-tempered nature. Needs little grooming.
Origin
United States
Breed number/code
No 72 (GCCF)
Biological data
Size
Medium.
Build
Muscular, medium-built body.
Medium-sized ears, set well apart and tilting slightly forward, broad at base with slightly rounded tips.
The eyes are set far apart with a rounded aperture.
Hair quality
Fine and short, with a satin-like texture and a patent-leather sheen.
Colours
Completely black.
Eye colours
Ranges from gold to copper.
Patterns
None.
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Bombay cat – Breed standard
The below links are external
GCCF, TICA, CFA, AACE, ACFA, ACF, CCA
Bombay cat references and further reading
USA
Bombay Breed Council
My Bombay Cat
UK
Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club
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