The Bombay is the blackest cat in the cat fancy. Once the cat is mature, the coat is black to the root, short, tight and extremely shiny. Even the paw pads are black. It's hard to say what is more eye-catching about the Bombay, the copper penny eyes or the shiny black coat. The combination is absolutely dazzling.
The Bombay is a wonderful union of both parent breeds. The Bombay loves attention and to be carried around, often on his caregiver's shoulder. You cannot get them off you once they are there. Your Bombay will follow you from room to room and will almost always have something to say about what you are doing. They are wonderful with company, children and dogs. You won't find a Bombay hiding under the bed when company arrives! They will be part of the greeting committee.
A relatively active breed, the Bombay is always happy to play. The American Shorthair influence tones down the activity level to a bit less than the Burmese. The Bombay is also a little less vocal than the Burmese, but not always! They are very opinionated and have their own idea of how the household should be run.
The Bombay is a small, muscular cat. When you pick one up, you will be surprised at how much he weighs. The Bombay is deceptively heavy.
