Elegant, graceful, mysterious - it is these words that come to mind when you see a bomb-cat - a miniature predatory panther. Around the world, the Bombay breed of cats is known for the fact that its representatives are absolutely black. And, black and pads paws, and even the tip of their nose. The Bombay cat character, despite such a predatory appearance, rather complaisant. She easily lives in the same territory with other cats and even dogs. A gorgeous black Bombay cat loves spending most of the time near his master. This applies to both games and recreation.
Breed description
Although there is an exotic "note" in the name of the breed, it is a Native American. There are two types of Bombay cats: British and American breeds. The first is the result of crossing a simple domestic cat with a Burmese cat. Such animals have features characteristic of the Asian style. The American Bombay cat does not fit this description, because it was derived from the crossing of Burmese and American Shorthair breeds. It should be noted that this corporate Burmese style is the reason that skull defects, formed in utero, lead to the need for euthanasia of the kittens.
Bombay cats are fully formed in the physiological plan to two years, but puberty is already coming to the sixth-ninth month. The adult male weighs about five kilograms, the female - about four.
Outwardly, these cats look independent and proud. In fact, they can not live outside the house, because they are warm enough and pampered. Pets are lenient towards all members of the family, but only one person will be its master, even the master. It is on his knees that the Bombay cat is ready to sit for hours.
Care and Feeding
Careful care Bombay cat does not require, because the coat is not long. However, regularly combing the pet with a rubber brush, you will achieve a stunning shine and softness of the fur. If the animal participates in exhibitions, then before the event it can be bathed in water with the addition of oil. After the wool dries, lightly rub it with a piece of suede. This will give the effect of radiance. Every year the cat molts, so during this period frequent combing can not be avoided. Special care is needed for the ears and eyes. In addition to weekly cleaning, pay attention if the cat often scratches. This may indicate the presence of ticks. You must show this animal to the vet.
The issue of feeding Bombay cats is especially acute, because without the control of the owners, the animal will very quickly gain weight. The most optimal option, if the daily ration of the animal is 80% composed of protein and 20% - of fiber.
The breed, bred in Kentucky by Nicky Horner in 1976 as a result of experiments on crossing four generations of animals, is unique due to the dominant black color. However, there is a very interesting exception. Sometimes from two blue-black individuals, kittens of unusual color may appear on the light. A sable Bombay white cat is the result of a recessive gene that rarely knows about itself. This color of a Bombay cat is not a standard and is banned for display at exhibitions, as the color is not described by expert organizations. To show such a breed, more precisely, a subspecies of the breed, allows only TISA. There are no differences in the names of the breed in this case. When buying these kittens should be particularly vigilant, as there is a chance to buy a "cat in a poke".