Bombay

Coat

Solid: Black (35)

Eyes

Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) Copper (60-69)

Nose

Matches surrounding coat.

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Bombay originated as a hybrid between the Burmese and the American Shorthair. Despite its hybrid past, today’s Bombay has a look of its own. Known as the cat with a patent leather coat and new penny eyes, it is a medium-sized, well-balanced cat that is friendly, alert and outgoing. Accepted by CFA in 1976, the Bombay was developed in Louisville, Kentucky during the 1950s by a breeder who sought to create a “miniature panther”; the end result was a solid, sturdy little black cat with wild looks and a mischievous, outgoing personality that adapts well to busy households.

Medium in size, the Bombay resembles a slightly longer, slightly leggier Burmese rather than an even hybrid between the parent breeds. Deeper black shades are preferred.

Breed Files

Bombay - Rebirth — Rebirth
**Filename:** Rebirth Bombay
**Offset:** 1702
**Base:** Siamese
**SCP:** B&W Shorthair
**Accepted:** May 25, 2020
**Notes:** 4 tail variations - 3 addballz (level, curled, up), and one natural. Natural ears. Males have jowls; females do not. Females with jowls cannot be regged. 2nd gens must be .pet hexed.

Bombay - Supernova — Supernova
**Filename:** SN Bombay
**Offset:** 0098
**Base:** Maine Coon
**SCP:** Maine Coon
**Accepted:** February 11, 2010
**Notes:** Includes three addball tail variations. 2nd gens may have smaller toes and the ear position may change slightly.

Bombay - Pirate Cove Catteries V2 — Pirate Cove Catteries V2
**Filename:** BombayPCC
**Offset:** D001
**Base:** Russian Blue
**SCP:** Tabby
**Accepted:** July 30, 2009
**Notes:** Version 2 of the Pirate Cove file. Addball tail. File may have Russian Blue or Tabby expressions.

Bombay - Pirate Cove Catteries V1 — Pirate Cove Catteries V1
**Filename:** BombayPCC
**Offset:** -
**Base:** Russian Blue
**SCP:** Russian Blue
**Accepted:** October 22, 2007
**Notes:** File may have Russian Blue or Tabby expressions due to V2 file.

Bombay - APKC — APKC
**Filename:** Bombay
**Offset:** 6176
**Base:** Russian Blue
**SCP:** Russian Blue
**Accepted:** December 31, 2005
**Notes:** As with the base breed (PFM Russian Blue), 2nd gens may have smaller irises without fault.

Bombay - A Petz Site — A Petz Site
**Filename:** Russian blue
**Offset:** F103
**Base:** Russian Blue
**SCP:** Russian Blue
**Accepted:** December 30, 2005
**Notes:** Overwrites the default russian blue file.

Bombay

Coat

Eyes

Nose

Faults

Disqualifications

Notes

Breed Files

Rebirth

Supernova

Pirate Cove Catteries V2

Pirate Cove Catteries V1

APKC

A Petz Site