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Bombay Cat - Breed Profiles, History and Standards

Have you ever wanted to own a miniature panther? Then the Bombay cat might be for you. The Bombay's stunning ebony coat and liquid copper eyes are bewitching to anyone who ever wanted to own a miniature Panther. That's exactly what the originator of the Bombay had in mind.
Breed Snapshot: Bombay
Your shortcut to the most pertinent information on the Bombay: its personality, history, and suitability as a pet, from your Cats Guide.
The Bombay Cat - Full Breed Profile by Michelle T. Bernard
The Bombay is the parlor panther of the cat fancy, the "patent-leather kid with the copper penny eyes." Find out more about this lovely breed of cat from Michelle T. Bernard, guest writer and author of "Raising Cats Naturally."
AACE Bombay Breed Standards
The official standards by which Bombay cats are judged in AACE shows.
The Bombay Breed Club
U.K. specialist breed club affiliated with GCCA and devoted to promoting the advancement of the GCCF (UK) Bombay and related self colour cats that are of Burmese type and that have no silver or longhair in the pedigree.
The Bombay: Cat Breed FAQ
Outstanding article from Cat Fanciers, including genetic information, care and grooming, and characteristics and temperament.
CFA Breed Profile: Bombay
Profile of the Bombay cat, including the history, description, personality and pricing.
CFA Breed Standards: Bombay
The official standards by which Bombay cats are judged in CFA competitions.
TICA Breed Standards: Bombay
The official standards by which Bombay cats are judged in TICA shows. Note: In TICA, Bombays are included in the Burmese class. (Required PDF reader to view.)

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