Bombay
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Bombay

4.3
7 reviews
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The Bombay is a sleek, jet-black cat breed created in the 1950s to resemble a miniature black panther. Affectionate, curious, and highly social, Bombays crave human attention and form intense bonds with their families. They have a playful, dog-like personality and are known for following their owners around the house and enjoying being held and cuddled.

Pros

  • Highly affectionate and devoted to family
  • Sociable and good with children and other pets
  • Playful and entertaining personality
  • Short, sleek, low-maintenance coat

Cons

  • Needs significant human interaction, not suited to long solo periods
  • Can be vocal when attention needs are not met
  • Prone to obesity without diet management
  • May try to dominate other cats in the household

Reviews 7

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JollyProwl60
4/5

Playful and curious

My Bombay investigates every corner of every room with methodical curiosity. She has developed complex games with household objects and initiates play regularly. She is never boring to live with. Her coat is immaculate and low maintenance. She is healthy and robust. She needs attention and interacti…

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JollyRomp61
4/5

Dog-cat personality is real

My Bombay comes when called, plays fetch with small toys, and greets me at the door every single evening. He is more interactive than any cat I have previously known. He is affectionate without being anxiety-ridden, sociable without being demanding. He is a genuinely enjoyable companion who enriches…

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ZestyHowl61
5/5

Stunning and charming

My Bombay is the most commented-on cat I have ever owned. His jet-black coat, copper eyes, and panther-like movement make him genuinely striking. He accepts the attention he receives with gracious confidence. He is also the warmest, most engaging companion. Beautiful and wonderful in equal measure.

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AmberTail64
5/5

My panther-sized companion

My Bombay is the most sleek, elegant creature I have ever shared my home with. She moves like a tiny panther and has eyes like burnished copper coins. She is also the most affectionate, demanding, wonderful cat I have owned. She needs to be near me at all times. She follows me from room to room, sle…

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WittyPaw34
5/5

My shadow and my comfort

My Bombay has been my companion through a difficult couple of years. He is physically present whenever I need him, sleeps against me when I am unwell, and sits next to my chair when I am working. His warm, purring presence is genuinely comforting. He is not a cat you share space with. He is a cat wh…

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BraveWhisker67
4/5

Easy to care for

My Bombay's coat is effortless. A weekly brush keeps it gleaming and she rarely smells or needs bathing. She is an indoor cat and keeps herself remarkably clean. Her health has been excellent in six years. The primary care need is her emotional need for company and interaction, which is real and ong…

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EarthyGallop35
3/5

Needs more company than I can provide

My Bombay is wonderful when I am home but she struggles when I am at work. She vocalises when I leave and has been destructive on particularly long days away. I have addressed this partly by getting a second cat as company but she still clearly prefers human company to feline. If you work full time …

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