12 Interesting Bombay Cat Facts

[@aliciaunknown2202]

I have a Bombay he was rescued from the side of the road when he was 5 weeks old. When he got a bit older I knew he wasn’t a typical cat because he was not like any cat I have ever had. He acts more like a dog, has a lot of energy, has this most beautiful silky and shiny black coat and hardly sheds. The shape of his face is different too than most cats. He is my little Bear and he is 9 months now.

[@DisappearingNightly]

My Bombay is a rescue cat named Carina and yeah, she's a pretty darn unique little creature. Demands lots of lap time, loves being brushed and plays with our other cats. She was found abandoned with a litter of kittens at about one year of age, but she's remarkably easy going in spite of her rough start in life.

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

We picked up our at the shelter. Like you, I knew right away something was different with this cat. I suddenly started getting KZbin videos in my feed a couple weeks after we got her, and that's when I knew she was part Bombay. Every video I have watched now she ticks all the boxes. Such an amazing cat!

[@candacetobin6087]

@@Dubble_Bubble40Like you, I have owned cats for years. I have 2 rescues that are Bombay, a male & female. They are unique & so very different from any other cat that I have had. They are playful & vocal! Suki the female, chirps when at play.

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

@@candacetobin6087 ah, so you definitely understand. Our girl just loves to play all day long, lol. I call her Baby Cheeks now. I know it's silly 😂

[@Stiffd1]

I rescued a Bombay kitten off the street in Singapore. It was hungry and I offered it a thumb of tinned tuna. It's a lovely cat!

[@mattmarkowitz8894]

I had a few rough years, addiction and depression and still I believe my Bombay named shadow saved my life...I had no one else and could have asked for a better companion. After cleaning my act up I still devoted lots of time to him and loved every moment. He made it to 15 years old 😺

[@mattmarkowitz8894]

Couldn't have asked*

[@gdags]

Thanks for sharing your experience with your bombay cat, what a great companion!

[@lisakayblackwell5682]

My Baby Bombay just turned 1 year old. He is everything you described. I rescued him when the maintenance men found him drowning in a puddle in the rain by a dumpster behind the courthouse. They immediately brought him to me. Vet said he was no more than 2.5 weeks old. He was so sick and hardly had a voice to cry. He was starving. He weighed 8 oz. His eyes were opened by the Vet with some salve and drops. I made sure it was my face he saw first. Judge even allowed me to bring him to my office a several months so I could bottle feed him. I didn't know I needed him more than he needed me! I consider him a gift from God! My life has been so blessed with him! I love my precious Onyx Theodore more than I ever thought possible. He weighed 10 lbs on his 1st birthday! People call them mini black panthers, but I call him my little jaguar! He really is the most beautiful, playful, talkative, petite baby ever. His eyes are copper colored with shards of green and his coat is luxuriously silky! He's all boy but much smaller than our other cats! His best friend is a dark gray Tabbie who he wins shuffles over all the time! He's so happy and that makes me even happier! I love my Bombay, Onyx, with all of my heart!

[@zillafanz]

We lost our Bombay a few months ago and miss her every day. Daisy Jane was 14, her sister Rose is still with us. Sweetest cats ever! They love to entertain company, cuddle, play and talk. I’m addicted!

[@taraisastar1]

My Bombay is a male at just over one year he is already almost 15 pounds. Quite vocal and playful. Loves company over and always greets them.

[@linaewarden5656]

I've had a lot of cats in my life, and they're all unique, but when I adopted a rescue Bombay, his primary behavior traits were not like my others'. Just right off your list. Very affectionate, vocal, smart, loves high places, and a great host for visitors. I used COVID sequestration to start training. He is very treat-oriented, and gets it quickly, but resists some things (like leash walking & nail trimming). When he releases some of his stubbornness (counter-surfing), it's like a switch was thrown, so consistency is critical. He is a favorite at my Vet's because of his charm. Quick and always underfoot, he sometimes gets stepped on, but accepts apologies readily. I'm getting dance lessons from my cat 🤣

[@normmarino7914]

Yes I had a Bombay cat named Bear that I miss very much he lived till age 16 I loved him so much that it still hurt he’s gone from but he’s near by me as his last resting place is in my back yard. Rest in peace Bear ! Love you still !

[@tedstclair7145]

I lost my best friend Nugget November 2022. He was my Snuggety Buddy! He was probably not a pure breed, I found him and three siblings (one had been killed by the belt) under the hood of a Mercury Sable. He really tore me up when I grabbed him!! I thought he was attacking me with razor blades and ice picks! When I got him home that afternoon it only took a few hours to tame him. A co-worker of mine (we are both mechanics) took his long fur brother and his sister (which was a smaller version of Nugget). Nugget was always a big cat--he weighed about 28 pounds most of his adult life. He was shiny black, short fur, yellow eyes, black paw pads, black gums, and a short tail (we never mentioned his tail in front of him because it embarassed him). He would sit calmly in my lap and put his paw in my hand when it was time for a claw trim! He always had to be near me, when it was time for me to be home from work he would be waiting at the door and when I walked in he always greeted me with MEOW!! I would meow back and he would keep talking until I stopped--he always got the last word! I got divorced and had to move out June 2022 and he came with me. Slowly he began losing weight until he was down to about 7 pounds. I knew he probably had kidney failure and I couldn't afford treatments. The day before he died he came to me and meowed and looked at me with those big soulful eyes so I picked him up and snuggled him for quite some time. I took lots of selfies with him and he seemed very happy. He always seemed to smile when I touched him and he was sure smiling that last morning! When I got home late that night I found him streched out on the floor in front of the heater. I immediately knew he was gone, I sobbed and held him all night long. I miss him so much! He was a wonderful companion for 14 years. I hope I gave him as much joy as he gave me.

[@carolhatch9933]

My Bombay cat "Midnight" is so intelligent. He says "Hello" very loudly when he wants my attention. He enjoys going outside. He's very intuitive and loving.

[@amygibson531]

Awwww… my fur baby is named Midnight as well 🫶🏻🐾

[@fidelio831]

My Bombay is named Midnight also lol. At night you can’t see them clearly

[@carolhatch9933]

@@fidelio831 love them!!🥰❣

[@Bynxandethan]

Very unoriginal name !

[@gigisoffhermeds]

Our cat Sheffield does too 🤣

[@Dirty_Rig]

I had a bombay mix called Prada for 13 years she sadly passed away mid june this year from a chronic disease which caused her to drastically lose weight over time she was only 2kg when we euthanized her. Even though she ate way more than most cats. Couldn't watch her suffer like that. I miss her every day.

[@IDontKnow-pf6en]

Rest in Peace, Prada! God Bless!

[@johnmetcalfe2482]

We have had two Bombays die from kidney failure, one die from FIV, and our current bombay is diabetic and currently in remission following insulin treatment and very rigid dietary changes...he just celebrated his 9th birthday and we pray for 20 more.

[@pinespringpridefarm38]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know the heartbreak, I lost my previous Eynnstein to a mass cell tumor that started in his ear. He passed away February 2020 , I think of him everyday and miss him so much. He was such an important being in my life.

[@jamesprice1550]

I received 2 Bombay kittens that mated (they weren't pure bred) and eventually produced a litter. I have to say these are the most wonderful cats I have ever owned. They absolutely love their humans.

[@justinl7496]

We love our Bombay. She gives us kisses and lays on us daily. She came to us as a stray but we both fell in love with her personality. Her name is Arthur didn't know she was a female at first. 5 years with us so far.

[@doriannickells4011]

My two Bombay brothers, "Soot and Cinders" shared so many of the traits you mention in your cat facts, I was amazed! They came from the SPCA as kittens, and have been the most unusual pair of cats that have ever graced by life. Thanks for acknowledging how unique and special they are. Now, at 13, only "Soot" is still with us, and is the most vocal feline I have ever conversed with. He is incredibly rambunctious and playful, often purring in open mouth mode, so that he sounds like a slightly subdued Harley.

[@amygibson531]

I have a 10 month old Bombay named Midnight. He showed up at my house when he was about 3 months old and I instantly fell in love with him. He adapted to being indoors quickly and started using the litter box without any training, he’s very smart and he is great with my special needs daughter, she loves him too 🫶🏻🐾

[@tanana2070]

Don't relate black cats with Oct 31st PLEASE! Too many of them are tortured to death on this day. My panther boy found me at 6 month of age in a parking lot on halloween day. He came home with me that day in 2007 and was with me for 14 yrs, never going outside unless in a big screen tent, supervised. He just passed in Sept of 2021. I miss him painfully.

[@kleakatrah206]

You are so right about the abuse!!! I don't think most people are aware of that because most of us that are animal lovers can't even fathom abusing any animal!! I'm so sorry about your baby !!! You should get another black cat!! It will be totally worth it!!

[@duanewood574]

❤ Have two, Pepper and Boo. Brother and sister 5yrs.

[@praetorianstride5948]

My girl adopted a Bombay and I thought “oh this is just going to be a regular black cat okay cool “ but he has such a vibrant personality. He doesn’t run when we have guests, and accepts pets from everyone! His purr sounds like a little to mid sized motor going off and he loves the attention from me although he has chosen her as his momma.

[@twilightseeker3]

I have what I believe to be a mix between a Maine coon cat and a Bombay. I became more convinced after looking at these videos. Her eyes are in fact a luminescent metallic gold/copper. And she has many of the other characteristics as well. She’s a rescue so we don’t know much about her other than she’s adorable and loving happy to have her in my life.

[@annamariehuggins8816]

I am nursing back to health a feral Bombay. I am also trying to socialize him with other cats. He has been a challenge but I have become so very fond of him. Thank you for your this video. I am trying to learn all I can about the breed to give him the best possible care I can

[@suzielewczyk6283]

I have the most beautiful Bombay cat. She has stolen my heart. I love her more and more everyday..

[@CheerfulLee1876]

I've had a Bombay for 2 years now and he is the center of my world. Although, he can be onery if we don't meet his play requirements. He is so smart too! I have him harness-trained, sitting for treats, recognizing specific commands, and he has done so well with all of our other animals. Such a good boy. I am so glad I got him from a Christian cult every day. Strangest experience of my life turned into a bundle of big teeth and joy

[@patscott6365]

I adopted a black mini panther when she was four years old. The previous owners said she had some kind of mixture in her, like Siamese. However, she seems to be a Bombay cat as she has anoticeably tiny head and face, much smaller than any other cat I have owned. Moreover she has black underpaws and even black whiskers. She has made my senior years an absolute delight and given my health a real boost. I can rest assured that should anything happen to me my son will be happy to take her. He has 3 senior cats at the moment and one of them is a furry black cat. My cat is sleek, glossy and gets brushed every day. Great for bonding!

[@ScottA2345]

I love these cats. They have a great personality, are very, very smart and are very affectionate. My Bombay is currently 19 years old. He was practically mute until around 16 years old, then he found his voice. I like a quiet cat, so it took some adjustment, but his personality more than makes up for the meows.

[@cheyannecatalano2951]

I have one and her name is Voodoo. She has such and interesting personality and definitely keeps me on my toes lol. She loves to do zoomies and just run back and forth. And she's taking on training and loving it. She's the most affectionate cat I've ever had too

[@Missglam67]

Love these sweet babies!

[@analizaespiritu3965]

yes i do have bombay cat.being abandoned outside our house and i decided to adopt him.that time his only a few days old.all the traits you said are true about them.now he is 4months old and very playful.he is always around wherever i go he follow me.i consider him now as the new member of our family.thankful we had him.

[@lizleb8932]

We are a Bombay mommy and daddy!!!! We love him to pieces ❤

[@CAA8470]

I've got a Bombay. Missy was basically a stray that adopted our Springer Spaniel. He became her buddy, her champion and her "man." She moved in and immediately declared herself Boss of the House. I didn't even know what a Bombay was until one day by a fluke, after an iphone update, I was going through pictures on my phone and I saw that my phone had labeled her as a Bombay cat. So I started researching the breed characteristics of Bombays and Missy ticks every single box. She's not just a friendly, if bossy, pretty little black cat. She's a genuine Bombay. A pain in the butt at times, but a nice, easygoing, VERY chatty cat with a LARGE personality.

[@leannsixberry724]

I have a beautiful young female Bombay. ! Love her she is so sweet and smart.!! ☘️🕊️🙏🏻

[@cynthia6950]

I have a Bombay but didn't know it upon adopting him. I love him.

[@gemzie3341]

I just bought a bombay kitten can't wait to have her.

[@caronmacisaac4321]

I had the best one ever. She showed up in my driveway in complete mess. Feral. She took a while but it was love at first sight. Will always miss her..xo

[@mmacmobile]

I have a short hair black cat that I believe is a Bombay. He was a stray/feral just a few months ago. It took some trickery to trap him but after getting him neutered and vaccinated I turned him loose but he stayed. He is the smartest and most social and attention demanding cat I have ever had. Everything about him screams Bombay. He is now 12 pounds and muscular with a sleek and shiny coat and the greenest eyes ever. Everything about him other than those bright green eyes is black including his paw pads. But the most intriguing thing that makes me believe he's of the Bombay strain is he "chatters". I have read that only the Burmese chatters. I can hear the chatter and see his jowls vibrating in and out as he does it; normally when preparing a friendly pounce on my female bulls-eye tabby who outweighs him. He has attached to me but is welcoming of others. Of course I groom him daily including cleaning his ears which he enjoys and he also knows a treat is coming at the end of the cleaning process. I have been a cat breeder in the past (silver and golden shade Persians) and have inherited others and taken in many strays over the years but "Blackie" is the best ever!!!

[@jasminerajesh2739]

I named mine Bageera. So loving... Extremely loving.. Doesnt fight with other cats.. Just Calm..

[@lindamariscal6277]

I have a shirt haired black Bombay cat, I call her Ebony, cause she's so beautiful & walks like a Panther. She came to me as a kitten & she does like love & affection!

[@catherinerhea6336]

My Lilith Pixie is only 7.4 lbs but enormous on personality & affection!!! She relishes being the only one in my bedroom, sprawled out watching the birds in the trees!!! Edit: "Lilly" was apprehended running around parked vehicles at a gas station gonna be 5 yrs ago November...she was extremely tiny & 4 wks old!!! Her willingness to remain in my jacket pocket once I scooped her up speaks volumes!!! She hit the floor running once I got home, but remained laser focused on where I was. She "hung out" in my lap, curled up in my clothes, never far from me; to this day I think she was "screening" the ppl at the gas pumps that night...a few tried to catch her, but she ran to me & jumped into my hands!!! She was fur-covered bones... It took 3 YEARS of giving her whatever she wanted to eat, just to get her over the 3 lb. mark- the baseline to be safely spayed... She never went into heat & I attribute all of it to severe malnutrition at an extremely young age. Only after being spayed, did her appetite improve, but it took another 2 years to break the 7 lb window. She has a very petite frame & tiny paws. It wasn't until I took her in to be spayed, that the vets exclaimed with abject certainty, "SHE'S a Bombay!!!" I had to look it up!!! She tolerates all the other kitties here, but opts for my bedroom & solitude 90% of the time... avoids all other ppl, so I suspect she had some pretty bad experiences before she ran to me. She's the most snuggly, lovey, affectionate cat I've EVER had... My Sweet "LilyBop"... My Baby that I spoil rotten daily!!!🐾💞💜

[@jcstearn]

My Samantha just passed and this sounds remarkably similar to our baby and makes me miss her so much. She got to 8 lbs and we found her discarded/ malnourished in a Target parking lot. Do you have any photos to share?

[@kleakatrah206]

That's a great story 😻😻😻😻

[@catherinerhea6336]

@@kleakatrah206 TRUE story...😁

[@catherinerhea6336]

@@jcstearn Send me your email & I'll be happy to send you some "Lilly" poses...😁🐾👍

[@patrickeckes1262]

I have two Bombays ... Scamper James and Mickey Mantle . They live in my Chiropractic clinic office and are ultra friendly and love all my patients that come in and they welcome all and anyone who wants to pet them .

[@mr.slim6188]

I have a 4 month old Bombay named Coal Train. He is so funny. Loves to chase laser pointer,sneak attack my 28lbs Tabby,and climb on everything. He even likes going for car rides, he will climb up on the dash board and just look at everything or lay right in my lap curl up purr and sleep while I drive. I rescued him after some heartless POS threw him out their car at a WalMart when he was only 8 weeks old. And I don't regret it a bit as I love him and he loves me too.

[@markvitagliano27]

I have a Bombay cat. His name is Nico. He was very tiny and his mother stopped feeding him. My girlfriend and I bottle fed him formula every 4hours from 3 weeks old until he no longer needed it. He now acts more like a human rather than a cat. He has 3 other cats he lives with in our home. He is smaller than the rest at only 6 lbs. But he is no doubt the boss. He was born with a heart defect and had to have special meds to be neutered. He is very vocal and likes to eat anything I eat. Veggies, fruit, soup, pasta -you name it and he likes it. He also goes in the tub/shower. I've never seen a cat like him.

[@tranchu6804]

I love my Bombay cat , he's very smart.

[@Siva07097]

I had a Bombay cat. I love her so much . She was so smart and independent and loving. She was attacked and killed by an unleashed dog. I miss her so much

[@aelius3805]

I have a Bombay mix. He stumbled into my life at six months old and is fantastic. He's almost 2 and he weighs 16 pounds.

[@dannykustersautomotive5102]

Im got a Bombay Cat i love the bride,she is 11 and the name is Pablo

[@unchainedwiththecapt]

The first month I had my Bombay, she didn't say a thing. Now she won't shut up, lol.

[@davidtullos2067]

We have a 5 year old Bombay named Prince Amen Rah. He is very athletic and a stealthy hunter. Also, He is very vocal . Bombay cats are a great breed.

[@vladmira]

We own a handsome and strong Bombat cat named Loki. He loves high places and to talk.

[@rochelleiscanadian]

I have a Bombay cat named Nori. She wakes me at 5am EVERY SINGLE DAY since we got her,( her birthday is the 31st of March making her 3.) Not for food but for love...its snuggle time because how dare we ignore our baby for several hours at a time. We got her as a friend for our angora Chocky who was almost 2...and lonely, after her elderly Sir Spazzalot died. Now they do everything together. Wonderful little buddy for anyone looking for a new family member...and needs a furry alarm clock.

[@anthonyf.2072]

Chocky...like the TV show?

[@rochelleiscanadian]

@@anthonyf.2072 lol Chocky like a chocolate bar or chocolates in a box. She's a brown, chocolate tortie Angora. Chocky is unfortunately alone again. Nori died of cancer on May 11th of 2023. At 4. But we're looking for another Bombay cat...Nori decided she was coming with us, and we were in love. I would recommend these cats in a flash.

[@anthonyf.2072]

@@rochelleiscanadian Sorry to hear about Nori. 😕. Me and my girlfriend have a Bombay who we really adore. One of the sweetest animals I've ever known. So needy though.

[@rochelleiscanadian]

@@anthonyf.2072 yeah i KNOW. But you miss it when its gone. Love your black fuzzy alarm clock, grocery bag checker, counter top inspector, clean laundry destroyer, bathroom buddy and front door bouncer. My other one is the emotional support animal everyone is looking for who is the ultimate cat who loves actual hugs. If your cat needs a friend, a female Angora is the poster cat for 'plays well with others.' You can often find them in shelters by people who wanted super playful cats, but ended up with a super chill, relaxed cat. They often are protective of their owners and kids...maybe attacking a bf or 2, hence ending up in the shelter. She NEVER bites, but DID try and eat a cousins now ex bf. We later found out he was abusive. Chocky the Guard fluffy knew.

[@anthonyf.2072]

@@rochelleiscanadian Ha. You indeed described our cat perfectly. And Chocky sounds like a great cat too! That's all good to know, as I'm far from a cat expert. If we ever look for a companion for our wacky little Bombay, I'll have to keep an Angora in mind! Thanks!

[@raquelrosa4325]

My Furry Son it's Bombay 😍😍😍 TROY 💞

[@mint9409]

I miss my bombay cat

[@williamtehero8720]

Awesome cat!! Soooo smart!

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

I just got a rescue Bombay.........Wow he DOES meow a lot! Annoyingly a lot at night =) Seems he needs a "friend" to play with but I am in a smaller apt.

[@smarie3874]

I’ve been a Bombay-mix (rescue) owner for many years. The are very vocal but can be trained. I play with mine 15 min twice a day to get the energy out and feed her before I go to bed. She’ll sleep when I sleep that way. They can be trained to sit or high five and training fits their curious nature and need for attention. They will meow if they’re bored or not getting enough attention. Mine comes when she’s called, goes in her carrier on command and follows me everywhere. Also, never reward their talking and give them treats or attention when they’re quiet. Ignore the meowing completely. I don’t put her food down until she’s sitting quietly (at the beginning I put it down when she was sleeping). Never ever meow back at them or allow others to do so…this is hard because they’re so cute! I finally had to lay down the law with visitors by threatening to get both cat and human with the spray bottle. It worked too…I sprayed the humans a few times and they stopped, gradually she stopped too. Ah peace.

[@Joeynator3000]

#11: The only exception to mine, I used to live in areas with other cats and she hates them. She'd try to pick a fight with them whenever possible, thankfully she's an indoor cat so she couldn't get to them. lol

[@Jeepsteve1982]

I own and am a fan of Bombay cats.

[@debrahoward7321]

My Bombay is a total lover, and he senses when I am petting one of my other cats, he struts right over and cuts in, so I pet him instead. He loves to play with the other cats but gets very jealous over them getting attention. He has to be an indoor cat because I live on an emergency route and the speed limit is fast. So, he is a heavy boy. I have lost enough cats to that road that all my cats are indoor unless I am out there with them, and they follow me like trained dogs. I wouldn't have any other cat than a Bombay to snuggle with.

[@lotusflowerinbloom]

I believe my cat was fathered by a Bombay. His personality matches exactly!! He just had a white patch on his neck and his belly. His mother was a black and white cat. He is the best cat ever! But he will not be kept indoors! He is a crazy boy. 🐈‍⬛

[@roysohini]

Mine has the same white patches on the chest and lower belly. I've seen another Bombay closely and he has a white patch on his belly too. I can't say for sure, but I think most of them do. No Bombay is completely black. I maybe wrong though because I haven't seen too many.

[@rezay4244]

@@roysohini all bombays are all-black, if the cat has white patches then it isnt a bombay, look it up :)

[@chrislouden7329]

We had a Bombay named Livercheese he was awesome once he caught a hummingbird

[@ceciliasandoval1726]

I have two, but my male has all the characteristics you spoke of.

[@zillafanz]

My Bombay sisters are the sweetest cats who have ever owned me.

[@josephstimpfl4594]

Just found out that my cat is a Bombay. He loves high places and out doors. Before l knew he was a Bombay l called him a house panther. He is quite beautiful and l have leash trained him.

[@bqbantuqueen2234]

My baby is a polydactyl Bombay cat named Anaïs. She's just perfect!

[@aleezglory]

Ok this might seem out there and a little bizarre. Sidebar: I am not big on reincarnation. I lost a close friend and a few months after their passing a Bombay just showed up and parked himself at my sliding glass door looking in. The mysterious gaze got me eventually. - Ignored him for a week and he'd return to visit through the door so obviously long story longer he made his way in. Trip to vet, neutering, and he adjusted to other two cats, or I should say they eventually adjusted to his bold personality. Anyway, back to the friend passing. They knew I had some rescue kitties for a while and last thing they had said to me is take care of them so when this cat showed up a short time later with its focused gaze and persistence at being adopted, I named him after the passed-on friend. The cat has been a very close companion ever since.

[@billdang3953]

Knew somebody who had what I suspect was a Bombay cat. Who was rather sociable and would come up to you and greet you despite being a stranger. I regarded this cat as a "good luck" black cat due to it being rather sociable.

[@musiclover01ist]

I have one named Leah. She is a great cat.

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

You forgot they like to burrow underneath blankets. They also like to fetch

[@lavedahernandez2093]

I love my Bombay cat. " Panther".

[@IDontKnow-pf6en]

i have an adorable Bombay Cat on my bed right now

[@kleakatrah206]

I adopted a black cat (Sparticus) that has all the traits of a Bombay. Black everything except the copper eyes. I thought about getting a DNA test & might still do it! They have amazing personalities!!! Sparti didn't meow for the first year of his life but now is very vocal. I think that he was scared to death because they had him at a very tiny bottom cage at the rescue where nobody could view him!😿!! That's why I had to have him!!! For such a big muscular cat he has such wimpy meow. LOL!! They tend to weigh a lot more than they look like!! Sparti is very heavy! All cat people should experience a black cat!!! You will not regret it!!! MEOW!!!! =^*^=

[@mariannebarr9939]

Yes my black cat is the same. He doesn't meow hardly at all and when he does it's more of a squeak. I got him from the pound as a kitten. He's 15 years now. Didn't know he was a bombay until I researched black cat breeds. Because when he grew he was very muscular and heavy and shiny and not a spot of white on him. Even his paws are black. Then I found the bombay breed. He fits all attributes except doesn't like being nursed and is very frightened of strangers. With me tho he lays near me and wants me to stroke him and groom him and rub his tummy. He will also put his paw in my hand gently. I love him. His nature really is beautiful and kind.😊

[@bradahrens4129]

My Bombay cat loves the family dog. She'll cuddle up to him on most nights.

[@shannonshaw2567]

I just got a Bombay kitty 5days ago her name is Chloe she only 9 weeks old I already love her

[@kylesinke9940]

My Bombay is the sweetest cat I have ever had

[@alixandria7346]

Thankyou, I have Twins boys... ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@wendywagner62]

My cat Toby is a Bombay and he's by far the smartest, sweetest cat ever. He's got an amazing personality and loves to give and get kisses.

[@hystylekey5666]

Sounds like mines🤣Does he Lick you hands? Like mines

[@BrianRoberson-k7g]

Mine is named Holly. She's beautiful.

[@pinespringpridefarm38]

I love these black beauties

[@patriciamvisnofsky4750]

😺🐾🐾 🐾🐾😺 good morning all 🏞️ I have two Bombay Felix the Flash is four years old just got a four month old was name Almond didn't like the name that St John's Animal hospital give him rename him Blakely just was neutered last week funny to see him in the cone bigger then him also see him sturdy with it on❤❤❤

[@fluffthemagickitten]

How do you know if it’s a Bombay vs a regular black cat? We rescued a black cat 2 years ago and he is just the best. He is the best big brother my new kitten could have. We call him Mau, because he’s an Egyptian cat god 😊.

[@imtr0yy]

I have one he was a stray he wondered on my front deck one day and he was hesitant but come inside I’ve had him for about a year now loves me to death

[@kathkwilts]

Unbeknownst to me, I adopted a Bombay kitty about a year ago…

[@acbrown4763]

I also have a Bombay.bombay to the all black whiskers and footpads...she looks petite and probably weighs in about 5pounds.im a veteran and was looking for something to help maintain sanity during The quarantine. And one day I asked this lady in my neighborhood who's kittens were running around and if any of them were available.and yes she brought out an all black kitten that had no problem riding home on the bike with me.that was 9months ago.shes a good cat talks alot.and minds also she taught me the game of fetch which we play pretty much everyday.only problem is when I have to go somewhere she'll wait by the front door.i don't know how lon g she'll wait .but it makes me feel like I abandoned her.thats the only part I hate.

[@TheSheehanjr]

My partner and I have a Bombay cat named Anikain and he is wonderful cat

[@jinelysalvarez3472]

I have one who never leaves me alone not even in the shower and when I leave the house he starts meawing none stop till I get back.

[@polish-ecuadoriandoge4044]

I have a 7-year-old Bombay cat named sassy I got her when I was 4/5 her full name is sassy sprinkles movie night cat.

[@roysohini]

Proud slave of a Black Mamba. 😂😍

[@FuzzyLittlePanfurrs]

Mine hates the outside. This is mainly due to being rescued from a very busy highway.

[@ranmorerise6782]

Bombay 👍noice

[@Momforcats777]

🤗💋🐈

[@anndinoto]

I'm not sure my black cat, Inky, is a Bombay or not. Inky looks just like the cat in the video. He weighs 8.2 pounds which the vet thinks is a little on the thin side, but he's been that weight all the time I've had him. I adopted him 5 years ago from the MSPA. They don't give you much information about the cat except he's a black American shorthair and has feline aids. By watching the video, he may be a Bombay. Watching your video is like watching home movies. I was once told by a Siamese breeder that if you mate a non-Siamese cat with a dark pointed Siamese, the kittens will be black. I don't care he's my little house panther, and I love him to death.

[@andreeamoon]

💘🐈💎

[@Probaserpothepothe]

We have a Bombay, not sure if it is a mix with some other breed. But your description match somewhat with ours

[@mistreviews]

I love my Bombay... But I always get confused on whether I should let him outside or not. Some sources say you shouldn't, while others (like this video) say you should...

[@andrewpuz7342]

My bombey is crazy smart. Just like the video. Loves hi places and schrimp..always by my side even when I sleep.he is a good boy loves to sit in his cat tree and watch the birds

[@amtrakhorn]

My cat is famous cause she walks on a leash and loves to travel and she hates being left alone

[@fieracarmen4713]

Din nouă pisici,patru le am negre!Mama lor se numește Pantera, fiul său mai mare Negruț!

[@jedfoster9656]

i take my bombay for daily walks no leash he loves climbing trees

[@jareddaniels7236]

My Bombay male named Charlie is 30 months old.

[@pattygonzales9179]

I have 4 Bombay cats, 2 boys, 2 girls

[@cupcake9849]

It’s Bombay cat outside of our Windows

[@RitaDaniels-b3s]

Your so beautiful 😊

[@patriciamvisnofsky6107]

🎃🍁🍂🍂 good afternoon all 🎃 I have a Bombay didn't know this until I read the article on You Tube Flash is 2in half 🐱 for two week he was missing got out by accident he home now🤗 went out to get him a collar

[@ealex3565]

my cat is named riley only name he answered to but he loves going outside to roll on the ground and grass he wakes me up at 4am