Bombay Cat Breed Information Profile and Pictures

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Despite its distinct and beautiful appearance the Bombay's international acceptance has grown slowly. It always displays a thick, shiny, solid black coat; no other colours or patterns are permitted, The eyes shine in a coppery or golden shade.

The Black Cat in France is known as the Matagot, or Magician Cat. The fortunate family that takes the cat into its house receives the gift of good luck as a result. On the peninsulla of Brittany, in the northwest of France, there is a similar legend called the Chat D'Argent, or Money Cat. This feline is believed to serve nine owners at a time.

Throughout the rest of the world, with the exception of South America, the black cat is almost universally reviled as a harbinger of bad luck, an omen of the dark side.

Ireland, always a treasure trove of mythology, appointed the black cat as a helpmate of healers, and, at the same time, a witch's familiar. This shows the pagan influence of sun and moon cycles on the human psyche.

The black cat, a carrier of magic, was a representative of darkness. But, owing to fur that could also turn into moonglow, or silver, the black cat was given a dual identity. Furthermore, black was the byproduct of fire; fire, to the ancients was a thing of beauty, utility, and great power. All these aspects were, and are, present in the black cat.

The Bombay is considered a quiet, watchful cat who loves affection. This can be said of any feline. But the Bombay is one who, when things are going her way, purrs loudly enough to be heard in the next room. Bombays enjoy the indoors perhaps more than the outdoors, and they are noted for not liking any intrusive noises.

This a well balanced, muscular cat with a deep black coat. Rounded and wide head with a short tapered muzzle. Round, wide-set, golden to copper coloured eyes, and medium sized, broad and slightly rounded wide set ears.

The coat texture is fine, short, satiny and tight to the body. Bombay cats require little grooming. Petting will keep the coat shiny and free of dead hair. A rubber brush can be used for excessive shedding. A nutritionally complete food will add gloss to the coat and fuel for the cat's natural energy.

Instant lap cat, best describes the heat-seeking Bombay lifestyle. Both sexes make excellent pets. While they will get along with other breeds, the Bombay usually wants to dominate other cats. A dog might make a good companion for a Bombay.

These are smart and agile cats, they often retrieve and will seek out interaction with humans. Visitors' purses or packages are thoroughly inspected. Head bumpers and nose rubbers, they love nothing more than to be held. Some can be very talkative and they have a distinctive voice.

Quiet, sensitive, reserved and intelligent, the Bombay does best in a quiet home, where it is affectionate to the whole family.

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Bombay Cat Breed Clubs

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Bombay Cat Breed Rescue

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Bombay Cat Breed Information Links

• Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Bombay - An in-depth look into the Bombay breed, a mini-panther.
• Cat Fanciers: Bombay: Breed FAQ - Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.
• AACE Breed Standard - Bombay
• CFA Breed Standard - Bombay - Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.

Bombay Cat Breed Information Sites: You can request to have your URL and description added to the information above. We do require that you place a reciprocal link to this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been done, please contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description and the location of our link on your web site.

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Cat Breed Books

The following books about cat breeds are currently available for online purchase through the Cat Lover's Bookstore, in association with Amazon.com. To view completed details about any of the titles listed below, or to order online at a reduced price for fast and convenient home delivery, just click the book's title or image.

1. Amazon.com's Price: $21.35 Prices subject to change. Bombay Cats (Cats Set III) by: Julie Murray 2002-06

Bombay Cat Gifts and Accessories

The following Bombay cat gifts and accessories are currently available for online purchase through Amazon.com. To view complete details about any of the items listed below, or to order online at a reduced price for fast and convenient home delivery, just click the item's add to cart button.

1.   get a real cat! Get a bombay Hat     2.   SWEATSHIRT WHITE " I LOVE MY BOMBAY " CAT     3.   SWEATSHIRT WOMAN WHITE " I LOVE MY BOMBAY " CAT     4.   get a real cat! Get a bombay Totebag     5.   T-SHIRT WOMAN WHITE " LOVE BOMBAY " CAT     6.   SWEATSHIRT WOMAN WHITE " LOVE BOMBAY " CAT     7.   get a real cat! Get a bombay Sweatshirt     8.   SWEATSHIRT HEATHER GRAY " PROUD PARENT OF A BOMBAY CAT "     9.   T-SHIRT WOMAN HEATHER GRAY " MY BOMBAY THINKS I AM GREAT " CAT     10.   RINGER T-SHIRT WHITE " MY BOMBAY CAT THINKS I'M GREAT "       page 1 of  4  1  2  3  4

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Bombay Cat and Kitten Names

If you're looking for a unique name for your new Bombay cat or kitten, the following list of pet name suggestion web sites may prove helpful. Enjoy!

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