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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.