The Bombay cat breed is a medium-sized, muscular cat that should be neither cobby nor rangy in type. They are surprisingly heavy for their size. Everything about this animal is coal-black, from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail and to the pads of its large round paws. The Bombay was developed to resemble an Indian leopard or panther, known in most other places as a jaguar. The most dramatic
Bombay cats on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have distinctive personalities that are similar to those of the Burmese, as they are genetically quite closely related. As a breed, Bombays generally are even-tempered, gentle, outgoing, fun-loving and playful. They are especially tolerant of young children, dogs and other household cats, making them ideal family companions. Bombays are highly intelligent and unusually affectionate. They crave - and they need – a great deal of attention