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Cats
# The Bombay: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United States
An affectionate, calm miniature panther perfectly suited to indoor living.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–18 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €700 – €1,200
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=bombay)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Low
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Excellent
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Moderate
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: He seeks tenderness, cuddles and closeness with his family.
- Sociable: He appreciates children, other cats and other animals.
- Suitable for apartment living: He likes living in warmth and is well satisfied with an indoor environment.
- Not very vocal: He meows little and is discreet on a daily basis.
- Doesn't handle solitude well: Its strong need for affection makes prolonged absences difficult.
- Risk of overweight: Its moderate activity requires carefully controlling its portions.
- Not very wary outdoors: Its natural trust can expose it to risks during outings.
- Cardiac vigilance: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is among the reported conditions.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Apartment living: He appreciates the comfort, warmth, and safety of an indoor home.
- Families with children: His sociable and playful nature allows him to enjoy their company.
- Households with pets: He readily cohabits with his fellow cats and other animals.
- First-time owners: His pleasant nature and simple care make him accessible to novices.
Not recommended for
- People often absent: He doesn't like being alone for too long and asks for a lot of affection.
- Households without food control: His low need for exercise increases the risk of being overweight in case of overfeeding.
- Unsecured outdoor life: His lack of wariness can put him in danger outside.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
28 cmBombay
- Height at the withers
- 25–30 cm
- Weight
- 3–5 kg
- Coat
- Short, satin
- Origin
- United States
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Bombay in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Bombay was created in the United States in the middle of the 20th century by the breeder Nikki Horner, who wanted to obtain a cat reminiscent of a miniature panther. The breed comes from crosses between the American Burmese of sepia color and the black American Shorthair. After a long selection effort involving many litters, it was recognized in 1976. Despite its name, it has no connection with the Indian city of Bombay.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Bombay has a compact, powerful and athletic body, with a well-opened rib cage and a morphology close to that of the American Burmese. Agile, supple and lively, it has a short, satiny coat lying close to the body. Its head is round, its muzzle broad, its forehead rounded and its stop pronounced. Its medium ears are wide, slightly pointed and rounded at the tip. Its almond-shaped eyes are golden. Its tail is of medium length. The standard accepts only a uniform jet-black coat, without any white spot.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Bombay is a calm cat, very affectionate, gentle and sensitive. It readily seeks cuddles and copes poorly with absences that are too long. Very sociable, it appreciates children, its fellow cats and other animals. Its not very wary nature and its low vocalization make it a pleasant companion, but its natural trust calls for caution outdoors.
Affectionate Intelligent Easy to train Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Indoors, the Bombay likes to live in warmth and is perfectly comfortable in an apartment. It is playful without being particularly athletic and fits in well in an active household. Very intelligent, it quickly understands how its environment works and can learn to walk on a leash if it is gradually accustomed to it. It meows little and prefers the presence of its family to a long solitude.
Training
## Training and socialization
His intelligence and attachment make learning based on gentleness and consistency easier. A gradual habituation to the leash can make outings safer, as this not very wary cat is not always cautious outdoors. It is also advisable to set consistent boundaries from his arrival, notably to prevent him from learning to open certain storage spaces.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Bombay
The purchase price varies depending on the breeder, the lineage and the kitten’s characteristics. The budget must also include annual maintenance, estimated between 300 and 500 euros.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Bombay generally enjoys good health and appreciable robustness. Regular veterinary monitoring remains necessary, notably due to a risk of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Burmese craniofacial anomaly. Like any cat, it must receive the recommended vaccinations and benefit from good oral hygiene.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Bombay's diet must be adjusted to its lifestyle, its morphology and its state of health. As it expends relatively little energy, a controlled ration is essential to limit the risk of being overweight.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
Nicknamed a miniature panther or a living-room panther, the Bombay owes its appearance to Nikki Horner’s desire to create an entirely black domestic feline reminiscent of a small panther. Its name evokes India, but the breed was developed in the United States and has no direct connection with the city of Bombay.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Bombay
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Bombay suitable for apartment living?
Yes. He appreciates the warmth and comfort of indoor life, and the apartment suits him very well as long as he benefits from games, attention and company.
### Does the Bombay get along with children and other animals?
Yes. He is very sociable, appreciates children, his fellow cats and other animals, with a gradual and respectful introduction.
### Does the Bombay meow a lot?
No. He is described as not very vocal and makes little use of his vocal cords.
## Find a Bombay breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Bombay breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Bombay breeders by country
[6 breeders of Bombay in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay/germany) [2 breeders of Bombay in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay) [2 breeders of Bombay in Sweden](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay/sweden) [1 breeder of Bombay in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay/switzerland)
[All breeders of Bombay in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay)
## Ready to welcome a Bombay?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay)
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