The Bombay

       These beautiful black cats were created by crossing a Burmese with a Black British or

American Short-Hair. Once the dominant black colour is present breeders only out cross to

 Burmese to get body type and a tight close lying coat. A distinctive feature of the Bombay is their large

copper (gold) eyes.

There are two types of Bombay's, the American (who has inherited  health problems

know as "Craniofacial Defect"). This disorder affects the development of the skull in the

fetus and results in newborns with this disorder being euthanaised at birth.

 The "Australian Bombay" however has no such hereditary problems and are very healthy

robust Cats. Because of this problem with the American Bombay's we ONLY breed from

European Bombay's.

NSW-CFA refuse to recognize the Australian Bombay.

The Bombay is often called the 'Mini Panther'. We love to watch our Bombay's slink

 around the house just like the beautiful Black Panthers in the wild.

    The Bombay is a purr-sonality plus cat, just like the Burmese. They are full of energy

yet at the same time highly affectionate.

    They are intelligent, actively seek interaction with humans and love to play games.

Many retrieve  and do tricks. Some have been successfully leash-trained. Like Burmese,

 Bombay's are heat-seekers, and often like to sleep under the bedcovers. Bombay's  have a

voice that is distinctive, but not as loud or harsh as the Siamese voice. Some individuals are

quite talkative, but others rarely vocalize.

    They are best kept inside, away from traffic and wild life. Bombay Cats are said to

be great cats for apartment owners and people with other pets, cats/dogs.

Bombay's are sleek black stunning looking Cats who will win the heart of all those they meet.