What are Bombays?

The Bombay is a hybrid between the sable Burmese and black American Shorthair. Bombays are called the "patent leather kid with new penny eyes." Their coats are shiny and close lying and are so black they reflect white. Their big eyes are gold to copper. Because this breed is rare and the gene pool small, it is still allowed to outcross with the Americans and Burmese. Bombays come in two colors: black and sable. In CFA only black Bombays may be shown, while the sables can be used in the breeding program or sold as pets. In TICA the sables are registered and shown as sable Burmese/Bombay varients and compete in the show ring as Burmese.

These cats have the Burmese purrsonality, which means they are very laid back, friendly, intelligent, and people oriented. Some owners describe them as "lap fungus" or "velcro" because they always want to be close to their people.{ As shown above } They will get along with most dogs and other breeds of cats. Because Bombays are so highly domesticated, they will not do well outside.