Bombay cats have got to be the most beautiful cat breeds ever. If there sleek black coats weren't enough, those gorgeous copper eyes could melt anyone's heart. I would know. I am the proud parent of a lovely Bombay kitten. I love her to bits. :)
Cats aren't cold, they are just reserved until they see a person loves them and then they can trust. A cat doesn't even have to be a special breed to be a sweet and fun companion. I'm happy for you and Middy. 😻
Just put my baby girl onyx to sleep today. 20 year old bombay whom was given to my when i was 5 by my dad. He rescued her from tenants who placed a rubber band around her tail. I took excellent care of her and just this past weekend her troubled back legs finally gave out and she had hyperthyroidism and i think kidney failure. Old age in general. But she came to me one last time last night and snuggled with me one last time. I never felt more emotional than when i had to make the decision. But she was an amazing cat, excellent hunter, beautiful, cute, and attention demanding of everyone. I miss her so much, and bombays in general are just a very loving amazing breed.
+Soviless99 My Bombay lived until the age of 19, but we tried to keep him alive, which we shouldn't have, because he was suffering. He couldn't stand up or breathe right in the end. We wanted to have him at home when he died, but we did it the wrong way, and I'm sure he suffered more for it. Now I know that some vets will come to the house so your pet can die in his own home and not some cold, sterile environment like a vet clinic. I feel for you, and know that your Onyx is over the Rainbow Bridge waiting for you! :)
thanks for the nice reassuring comment. Ive never been faced with such a difficult decision in my life. i also feel like a grew up a lot since i lost my childhood friend, its difficult to explain. im sorry about your kitty as well :( . Onyx was in a state much like you describe. she was meowing sadly and pitifully the night before i had her put to sleep. And she managed to crawl up and snuggle with me one last time. she was not really moving at all the next day and her face was gaunt and her eyes cloudier than ever. onyx was warm, in her favorite basket with my arms around her when she went to sleep. Quite often we humans try so hard to do the right thing that we end up thinking we did the wrong thing.
Sorry for the loss of your cat. But there's no way in hell this cat was a Bombay when there's maybe half a dozen breeders of them in the country and even pet quality kittens START at around $800. Your cat was a black domestic - no breed like over 97% of cats.
bombay cats are more dependent on you than dogs.. they never leave you alone,always asking for love and attention,they love to lie down on you when you read or watch tv... And they are the nicest cats i have ever seen,wouldn't hurt a fly..
What?! Would not hurt a fly? I don't envy that fly! Bombay catches everything that moves by his nose! He's an inborn hunter. I understand what you meant, though. And agree with that.
b zanon just like my Lola. my hubs says she is a dog in a cats body will follow me everywhere and sleeps with me every night most times wake up with her cuddling me...
Elena Lymar some cats I have sewn have been mixed Bombay's on accident. I found my kitten and she has to be with me at all times or sleeps with my daughters if I am not here
I found an stray 4 wk old kitten 6 years ago. Jet black, gold eyes, and from the moment he saw me, the little shit wouldn't stop following me around. 6 years later, mikah is a indoor only cat, who enjoys constantly following his daddy around the house.
@@TrueCerulean I have a bombay cat, they like snuggling, play fetch, brings me a hair tie so i can throw and brings it back to me over and over again, also get very attached to their owners. His name is Gordito and when I call his name he comes running and throws himself on the floor for belly rubs. The difference is these are quiet cats but very loving. The cat dog type of cat sounds about right. My bombay is my snuggle buddy lol. ...I forgot to add he knocks on my door and scratches the sliding glass door like a puppy when he sees me outside by the pool. He only does that if he sees me outside, wants to be near me.
6 months ago I decided to get a cat, my daughter and I ended up getting an all black cat and named him Midnight. 😊 I had no idea until after researching that our Midnight is a Bombay cat. He is such an amazing cat and has brought so much joy to us.
Bombays are the bomb!!! My late girl Daisy was a sweet, gentle, playful and caring cat. Her sister Rose is still with us at 15 yrs. Anyone looking for a quiet companion should get one. We didn’t know our girls were Bombays until they grew up. So glad we got to be their family.
I am a dog lover and have a staffy cross Bullmastif, about 10 weeks ago I heard a cat up the side of my house, but it sounded like a little kitten from what I could hear. Then about 6 weeks ago I saw a black little cat/kitten, running from underneath my VL Turbo which is parked in my backyard, a couple of days later I saw it again but this time I called out to it, and it came straight to me, I have been feeding it for the last 4 weeks I also wormed it as I thought it was only around 10 weeks old, which I found out today from my local vet that she is around 8-12 months old as she has got her adult teeth already. I had to book the little bugger in to be spayed this Friday as other cats are starting to come around and do naughty things to her, as she seems to fight them all off as they run like hell after she takes half there fur off. Anyways after doing some research she seems to be a Bombay cat which I am glad about as they seem to be a very good breed, best part being the don't shed much fur. I asked all the neighbors if they were missing a cat/kitten and no one seems to be missing a cat/kitten, so looks like I am the proud new owner. My dog Tiger got used to her in about 2 weeks time, they both eat together as I put there bowls next to each other, at dinner time they are both sitting at the sliding door waiting for me to feed them, they look so cute together she loves trying to sneak up on him and attack him but not full on just playing which is funny to watch, my dog wont leave her alone till he gets too tired of following her around all day. The other day she come flying around a corner full speed only to find my dog blocking her way, she put one paw up in the air and slid for about meter whilst pointing the paw at my dog so funny she stopped about 200mm from my dog and just sat there with the one paw still up dam I laughed my head off.
I doubt you have a REAL Bombay. They're very rare & very distinct in appearance! They have a very round head, BIG round eyes & a flat compressed face (though not as flattened as a Persian Cat). They're bodies are very dense, somewhat compact, heavy for their size & muscular. Bombays & Burmese are said to be *"Bricks wrapped in Silk"* They're physical features are very similar to a Burmese though. Most of the pictures you see on the internet of "Black Cats" labeled as a Bombay are actually Black Domestic Shorthair Cats.
I had a bombay that would look at a housefly buzzing around for a minute or two. Then she'd leap up, and smack the thing right out of the air and eat it. Pretty damn impressive.
loved my bombay cat, he was a wild one and loved to be super goofy and play! he would also meow "hewwo?" at 3 am and wake everybody up.. probably the cutest thing ever. coolest cat ever
Lol, I have a picture of my miniature panther, Vader, curled up in the bathroom sink just the same way🥰 As well as in the dishwasher, dryer, bathtub, sitting on my lap as I’m sitting on the toilet😊, in the oven...
I've got a bombay...previous owner hated him because he was too noisy and too much energy. He's PERRRFECT FOR THIS FAMILY. Been 1 year....and in my 44 years this cat has climbed up my personal charts to rank 1.. I've had siameae I've had loads of cats in my time...I adore my bombay
Your cat is soooo gorgeous!!! I had a black cat named Ebony who passed on a couple of years ago. We were very attached and I miss her every day. Anyways, i've been doing some research on these beauties and would love to have one of my own, when the time is right. They are not only stunning to look at but they seem like they'd be really good pets.
I love my Bombay. I adopted Tacoma ( and yes he has 4WD😉) from the animal shelter five year's ago because he was such a playful little wild man 😁. He is my constant partner when I'm operating my model railroad and He definitely thinks he's a dog to the point that he will actually uses a piddle pad as well as the litter box. He's grown up to be a really big boy and weights 17 lbs, all muscle. Heck even our three small dogs ( a Jack Russell, Italian greyhound, Apple head Chihuahua) recognize Tacoma as the Alpha dog! Of course we also have two other cats and they see him as the the alpha male but Tacoma is such good boy and brings me so much happiness, he will always be my happy little wild man ❤️.
My Victory is a Rescue and also a Bombay. We walk him alot an he seems to like it. He is in LOVE with my boyfriend, too. He's a Daddy's boy for sure.. He also has all of the traits your cat has.
Our story is exactly like yours! We adopted our cat thinking he was just an American short hair, and then realizde that he also has every characteristic of a Bombay, from his appearance and silky sleek, jet black coat, long, lean and muscular body, to every bit of his personality! He's extemely social, vocal, affectinate, very dog-like, including goes for walks on a leash, very demanding of attention, tolerates little kids well, and other dogs well. Did not realize that this is a rare breed. Best cat in the world to have for a pet!
*Your first assumption was the correct one.* This cats not a Bombay. It's a Black Domestic Shorthair. *It's a very beautiful one @ that though.* Bombay's are extremely rare & look quite different in facial features to this animal. Bombay's have a very round head, BIG round eyes & a compressed flat face (though not as flattened as a Persian Cat) A Bombays body is somewhat compact, very dense & heavy for it's size & well muscled. Bombays like Burmese Cats are said to be *"Bricks wrapped in Silk."* Unfortunately most of the "Black Cats" labeled as Bombay's on the internet are Black Domestic Shorthairs.
I like this video because ti demonstrates that cats can be boring and are not always being goofballs for TH-cam videos. This is what most cats are like and it's an honest take on it.
I love Bombay cats! I remember I got to play with one who left her home for a bit and landed in my backyard. :) Sweetest thing ever! :) I'm planning on getting a Bombay cat when I get my own place ^__^ You have such an adorable cat! :D Middy is so cute!
There are 2 kinds of Bombay cats: American Bombay (big round copper-coloured eyes, round head, short muzzle) and British Bombay (like the cat in the video). Both have a panther-like swagger, and are completely black, including nose, lips, whiskers, and paw pads. My cat seems to be a British Bombay, but we can't be sure, because he was a stray who decided to move in.
I have a cat just like him except he has a little spot of white on his chest he was abandoned and came to me crying for food well he is the best cat ever I am glad he chose me I am the lucky one. your cat is beautiful and sweet just like mine is
Our Bombay (well we don't know for sure but he checks every single box in appearance and behaviour) adopted us too. He showed up in our garden, starving, when he was a big kitten. He's been with us ever since and he's the most easy cat we have. Have to keep him separate from the others though. He's too dominant.
We have a Bombay as well except when we found her , her eye was extremely infected and had to be removed. She's happy and healthy now living with us :)
Is that how long he lived for only 12 years? I have one who is just amazing the best animal I have ever come across and I just hope he has a long life.
To Ferretocious: It's not always true (e.g., my Bombay was disqualified because of an inborn defect of the right shoulder - he walks in a funny way). What PEDIGREE may he need? Then, it's allowed to cross Bombay with American Black Shorthair once in a while but the kittens of such crosses often deviate from Bombay's phenotype, usually, because of greenish eyes and more stocky&shorter body, and end up in a shelter without any pedigree records. Otherwise you are right, most probably.
To Justin C.: No surprise that non-cat people love your cat. Bombay cat is not a cat - it's a dog. At some point our Bombay's noticed that people shake hands and he started also giving his front paw to our guests, joining the company. It's hilarious. And he greets everybody who comes in. A kind of "give me five".
We had a Cat we thought to be stray collarless & a nasty wound/ bite on his head. After 6wks I decided he needed to be seen by the vet. Took him he was close to no return, we kept him & treated his wound per docs instruction. The one day we found the people down the road owned him. Like yours, he's such a wonderful cat, so sweet, friendly and likes a lap. Nice to see you seem to be a great owner, not like people that won't spend money to heal their cat or allow him in the house. If I get a cat this breed is for me.
If it looks like this cat it's not a Bombay. This is a "Black Domestic Shorthair." *Beautiful cat though!* Bombays are very rare & very distinct in their physical appearance. Apart from the black color Bombay's resemble a Burmese in physical appearance.
Kawaii Postman so a Bombay have a bald spot by the ears??? cause I always wondered why my Lola has this I thought she was losing hair or something but that is a Bombay feature
*Facial hair loss is often due to the aging process.* As a cat grows, the same amount of hair on it's body begins to spread out, causing the hair thinning in some areas. It typically only occurs on the head, above the eyes, & between the eyes & ears.
Awww she looks a lot like my kiss kiss. I never thought I would love a cat so much... She's a beautiful rescue cat, I just can't believe how much cruel people are and this world. People take care of your pets specially black cats... Since there is a lot of people that believe there bad luck and other things 😢 trust me there far from that. ❤️🐱🐈
My little Lucy (Nickname for male Bombay named Lucifer) will actually come to me when I call him by nickname. I just say Lucy, Lucy, Lucy really fast and he will come to me no matter where he is
I own a Bombay, He was a rescue fur baby, The people who had him was kicking him...So I took him home had him neutered shots wormed and he's my Boy..Hes so smart, fetches and rolls over on demand and talk s alot I Love Roxy so much😘💕❤
I have two little Bombays. But they have little mixed white fur in their black fur. It's so cute and they're paws are half pink and half black it's the cutest thing ever
Bombays don't have any white on them & they're extremely rare. The cat pictured in the video is a good quality Domestic Shorthair. Apart from the color Bombay's physically look quite different in appearance than the cat in the video.
@@65FullMoon83 Quite correct. Plus, they always come from one of the few breeders in this country. I have a "Pet Quality" Bombay ( from the breeder in Fairfax, Va. ) and he was $700-800 as a kitten ( They are sold as older kittens and always altered ). "Show Quality" kittens are easily $4.500,00 and no Bombay should be allowed outside, ever….
I had mine not long ago. he was old so hes gone now.. just last week. but He would sit by my door and howl for hours for me to feed him. (sometimes you just need to sleep you know..? I never forgot to feed him ever though) always at 7am. and 7pm. and you think "oh he'll go away eventually.. and give me an hour alone." nope. he could go for like 2 hours just meowing. I had to leave him outside my room to sleep because he had to be all in my face all the time. xD he was attached to the hip. Cant sit anywhere without him running over. He was smart too.. like he'd try to turn doorknobs and knock over his water bowl to get me to notice him because he knew it made me annoyed.. lol. But he was the best cat ever :> But they are super needy.. I miss my needy cat. Im amazed how I found so much time to be with him. RIP my buddy.. They are the best cats.. like soulcats.
My Bombay cat named Socrates is a black tuxedo cat with white paws in the front, white feet in the back, white fur on his chest and has white whiskers. He weights 16 pounds and he's about 13 years old.
I'm very sorry to hear it. I understand. I know how horrible it'd be for me to loose my Bombay, he's 16 already. But, unfortunately, we all aren't forever. Be I working on feline selection, I'd have chosen to select them for longevity rather than for a quality of fur or any other trait. It's actually possible with a help of genetic engineering. I hope sooner or later we'll able to make our cats live longer lives. But now...How old was your cat? What was his name? What's happened to him? It takes time to get over it, you know.. My compassion..
Elena Lymar his name was Maddox but I nick named him Burgers because he loved to eat. Burgers was found outside when he was a kitten so he was a bit feral but he love me and would follow me everywhere. He absolutely needed to go outside to be a cat. He lived to be an outdoor cat. He loved hunting, he would wake me up every morning and I would let him outside and by evening he would come back in, eat and sleep in my arms or under the bed. A few days ago he was hit by a car. He was able to make it home but I did not discover him until he had already passed away. I found him under the deck. I am about heartbroken. Burgers was only around 4 years old. He acted more like a dog then a cat. I loved him so much and miss him terribly. Thanks for asking. Here are some pictures of Burgers. imgur.com/a/mK4Us
Our Bombay Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe loves chasing his tail in the bath and is fascinated by water going down the drain, he also likes getting inside shopping bags and crawling under rugs in search of insects. In winter he likes to wash his hands and feet in a bit of warm water in the bath after he's been outside. He's a great cat and he hasn't killed a bird in a over year after we gave him a good telling off, he was almost like a naughty dog in his demeanour and knew he'd done something wrong. So the Bombay is very smart, friendly and a delight to live with.
I live in Louisville where the Bombay originated and a lot of black cats in our area are actually Bombay cats or mixed with Bombay. I have a black cat and she's noticeably different in appearance to any domestic shorthair I've ever had. She has a smaller, more petite body size with slender limbs and dainty paws, her coat is silky and shiny with a tinge of reddish brown in the sunlight, her face is petite, her eyes are sea green. But more than that, she doesn't act like a typical domestic shorthair at all. She is the most affectionate, playful, curious, vocal, observant, needy cat I've ever known. She has the most happy, adorable, funny personality. She's very particular in her likes and dislikes and will let you know exactly how she feels. I never thought of her as being anything but a regular old black cat until someone mentioned to me that she might be Bombay. But regardless of what her genetic makeup is, she's such a unique cat and I love her to pieces.
You might actually have a Bombay because you live in Louisville Kentucky where Nikki Horner the originator of the breed was from. Your description is somewhat close imo to what they look in appearance. The Green eyes are a disqualifier for American registration & showing. Green eyes on the other hand are accepted for registration & in British show rings. If your Cat looks similar to this one except for the green eyes you may actually have one. *Bombay Cat-AKA Parlor Panther* th-cam.com/video/d7Vv7QIYY_E/w-d-xo.html
Bombay cats have got to be the most beautiful cat breeds ever. If there sleek black coats weren't enough, those gorgeous copper eyes could melt anyone's heart. I would know. I am the proud parent of a lovely Bombay kitten.
I love her to bits. :)
Shanaya sharma from which cattery? There's only about 8 in the entire country.
Shanaya sharma Don’t forget about their cuddly personality
@@ferretocious didn't you know?? any black cat is a "bombay" these days
Sadly not alot of people like black cats, I'm just happy i own one
Right cute 😉
Cats aren't cold, they are just reserved until they see a person loves them and then they can trust. A cat doesn't even have to be a special breed to be a sweet and fun companion. I'm happy for you and Middy. 😻
Just put my baby girl onyx to sleep today. 20 year old bombay whom was given to my when i was 5 by my dad. He rescued her from tenants who placed a rubber band around her tail. I took excellent care of her and just this past weekend her troubled back legs finally gave out and she had hyperthyroidism and i think kidney failure. Old age in general. But she came to me one last time last night and snuggled with me one last time.
I never felt more emotional than when i had to make the decision. But she was an amazing cat, excellent hunter, beautiful, cute, and attention demanding of everyone.
I miss her so much, and bombays in general are just a very loving amazing breed.
+Soviless99 My Bombay lived until the age of 19, but we tried to keep him alive, which we shouldn't have, because he was suffering. He couldn't stand up or breathe right in the end. We wanted to have him at home when he died, but we did it the wrong way, and I'm sure he suffered more for it. Now I know that some vets will come to the house so your pet can die in his own home and not some cold, sterile environment like a vet clinic. I feel for you, and know that your Onyx is over the Rainbow Bridge waiting for you! :)
thanks for the nice reassuring comment. Ive never been faced with such a difficult decision in my life. i also feel like a grew up a lot since i lost my childhood friend, its difficult to explain. im sorry about your kitty as well :( . Onyx was in a state much like you describe. she was meowing sadly and pitifully the night before i had her put to sleep. And she managed to crawl up and snuggle with me one last time. she was not really moving at all the next day and her face was gaunt and her eyes cloudier than ever. onyx was warm, in her favorite basket with my arms around her when she went to sleep.
Quite often we humans try so hard to do the right thing that we end up thinking we did the wrong thing.
Sorry for the loss of your cat. But there's no way in hell this cat was a Bombay when there's maybe half a dozen breeders of them in the country and even pet quality kittens START at around $800. Your cat was a black domestic - no breed like over 97% of cats.
Sorry for the loss of your cat
i feel for you , so much, they are just so amazing. I cant imagine when that day will come for my 6 year old Ninja .
bombay cats are more dependent on you than dogs..
they never leave you alone,always asking for love and attention,they love to lie down on you when you read or watch tv...
And they are the nicest cats i have ever seen,wouldn't hurt a fly..
What?! Would not hurt a fly? I don't envy that fly! Bombay catches everything that moves by his nose! He's an inborn hunter. I understand what you meant, though. And agree with that.
b zanon just like my Lola. my hubs says she is a dog in a cats body will follow me everywhere and sleeps with me every night most times wake up with her cuddling me...
Elena Lymar my Lola seriously kills all flying bugs has caught two birds that flew in my house and one poor bat that also flew into my house Lol
Elena Lymar some cats I have sewn have been mixed Bombay's on accident. I found my kitten and she has to be with me at all times or sleeps with my daughters if I am not here
which cattery is your cat's pedigree from?
I love Bombay cats, they’re gorgeous 🥰
They appear to be very loving and gentle.
They are loving and gentle.
Thanks!
I found an stray 4 wk old kitten 6 years ago. Jet black, gold eyes, and from the moment he saw me, the little shit wouldn't stop following me around. 6 years later, mikah is a indoor only cat, who enjoys constantly following his daddy around the house.
I couldn’t agree more on all said. Mine is named Agatha. And she is the very best and most precious soul I know. X
Dude you're cat is so freaking beautiful!!!
I had a Bombay but we had to give it away because she had kittens and my mom could not pay for her
Bombay cats are the Beta personality.. the best! They are called "dog cats" and I'm sure that anyone who owns a Bombay will know why.
What is the reason they’re called that? Just out of curiosity
th-cam.com/video/Q_QQr5pzx34/w-d-xo.html ❤😻
Yup
@@TrueCerulean I have a bombay cat, they like snuggling, play fetch, brings me a hair tie so i can throw and brings it back to me over and over again, also get very attached to their owners. His name is Gordito and when I call his name he comes running and throws himself on the floor for belly rubs. The difference is these are quiet cats but very loving. The cat dog type of cat sounds about right. My bombay is my snuggle buddy lol. ...I forgot to add he knocks on my door and scratches the sliding glass door like a puppy when he sees me outside by the pool. He only does that if he sees me outside, wants to be near me.
@@pisces7311 which type of Bombay do you have? - American Bombay or British Bombay?
6 months ago I decided to get a cat, my daughter and I ended up getting an all black cat and named him Midnight. 😊 I had no idea until after researching that our Midnight is a Bombay cat. He is such an amazing cat and has brought so much joy to us.
Bombays are the bomb!!! My late girl Daisy was a sweet, gentle, playful and caring cat. Her sister Rose is still with us at 15 yrs. Anyone looking for a quiet companion should get one. We didn’t know our girls were Bombays until they grew up. So glad we got to be their family.
I am a dog lover and have a staffy cross Bullmastif, about 10 weeks ago I heard a cat up the side of my house, but it sounded like a little kitten from what I could hear.
Then about 6 weeks ago I saw a black little cat/kitten, running from underneath my VL Turbo which is parked in my backyard, a couple of days later I saw it again but this time I called out to it, and it came straight to me, I have been feeding it for the last 4 weeks I also wormed it as I thought it was only around 10 weeks old, which I found out today from my local vet that she is around 8-12 months old as she has got her adult teeth already.
I had to book the little bugger in to be spayed this Friday as other cats are starting to come around and do naughty things to her, as she seems to fight them all off as they run like hell after she takes half there fur off.
Anyways after doing some research she seems to be a Bombay cat which I am glad about as they seem to be a very good breed, best part being the don't shed much fur.
I asked all the neighbors if they were missing a cat/kitten and no one seems to be missing a cat/kitten, so looks like I am the proud new owner.
My dog Tiger got used to her in about 2 weeks time, they both eat together as I put there bowls next to each other, at dinner time they are both sitting at the sliding door waiting for me to feed them, they look so cute together she loves trying to sneak up on him and attack him but not full on just playing which is funny to watch, my dog wont leave her alone till he gets too tired of following her around all day.
The other day she come flying around a corner full speed only to find my dog blocking her way, she put one paw up in the air and slid for about meter whilst pointing the paw at my dog so funny she stopped about 200mm from my dog and just sat there with the one paw still up dam I laughed my head off.
I doubt you have a REAL Bombay. They're very rare & very distinct in appearance! They have a very round head, BIG round eyes & a flat compressed face (though not as flattened as a Persian Cat). They're bodies are very dense, somewhat compact, heavy for their size & muscular. Bombays & Burmese are said to be *"Bricks wrapped in Silk"* They're physical features are very similar to a Burmese though. Most of the pictures you see on the internet of "Black Cats" labeled as a Bombay are actually Black Domestic Shorthair Cats.
@fullboosturbo
It’s been 6 years, how is your boy & girl. Are they still together & well?
U r soooo lucky to be blessed with such a beautiful magnificent bundle of loving joy😻
Bombay cats are my favorite
Me too I have
I had a bombay that would look at a housefly buzzing around for a minute or two. Then she'd leap up, and smack the thing right out of the air and eat it. Pretty damn impressive.
loved my bombay cat, he was a wild one and loved to be super goofy and play! he would also meow "hewwo?" at 3 am and wake everybody up.. probably the cutest thing ever. coolest cat ever
I used to have a Bombay cat, but he died. He was my favorite little kitty, I have a lot of cats but he was my favorite out of all of them.
Lol, I have a picture of my miniature panther, Vader, curled up in the bathroom sink just the same way🥰 As well as in the dishwasher, dryer, bathtub, sitting on my lap as I’m sitting on the toilet😊, in the oven...
Beautiful cat. Just lost my Bombay Jake to cancer, he was twelve years young. Enjoy every possible minute with this awesome cat.
Wow, that Bombay looks almost exactly like ours! So beautiful!
I've got a bombay...previous owner hated him because he was too noisy and too much energy.
He's PERRRFECT FOR THIS FAMILY. Been 1 year....and in my 44 years this cat has climbed up my personal charts to rank 1..
I've had siameae I've had loads of cats in my time...I adore my bombay
Your cat is soooo gorgeous!!! I had a black cat named Ebony who passed on a couple of years ago. We were very attached and I miss her every day. Anyways, i've been doing some research on these beauties and would love to have one of my own, when the time is right. They are not only stunning to look at but they seem like they'd be really good pets.
Take Good Care of Your Beautiful Blacky, She/He is Precious.🖤🖤🖤🐈
I love my Bombay. I adopted Tacoma ( and yes he has 4WD😉) from the animal shelter five year's ago because he was such a playful little wild man 😁. He is my constant partner when I'm operating my model railroad and He definitely thinks he's a dog to the point that he will actually uses a piddle pad as well as the litter box. He's grown up to be a really big boy and weights 17 lbs, all muscle. Heck even our three small dogs ( a Jack Russell, Italian greyhound, Apple head Chihuahua) recognize Tacoma as the Alpha dog! Of course we also have two other cats and they see him as the the alpha male but Tacoma is such good boy and brings me so much happiness, he will always be my happy little wild man ❤️.
The most expensive cat accessories or toys will never compete with a paper bag or box - or a pile of xmas wrapping paper.
My Bombay Cat loves playing with a empty pen case
My Victory is a Rescue and also a Bombay. We walk him alot an he seems to like it. He is in LOVE with my boyfriend, too. He's a Daddy's boy for sure.. He also has all of the traits your cat has.
apryansqueen The Traveler Bombay’s tend to attach to one person more strongly than others.
Your cat is beautiful x
One of the most wonderful cats I ' ever kwown.
Our story is exactly like yours! We adopted our cat thinking he was just an American short hair, and then realizde that he also has every characteristic of a Bombay, from his appearance and silky sleek, jet black coat, long, lean and muscular body, to every bit of his personality! He's extemely social, vocal, affectinate, very dog-like, including goes for walks on a leash, very demanding of attention, tolerates little kids well, and other dogs well. Did not realize that this is a rare breed. Best cat in the world to have for a pet!
*Your first assumption was the correct one.* This cats not a Bombay. It's a Black Domestic Shorthair. *It's a very beautiful one @ that though.* Bombay's are extremely rare & look quite different in facial features to this animal. Bombay's have a very round head, BIG round eyes & a compressed flat face (though not as flattened as a Persian Cat) A Bombays body is somewhat compact, very dense & heavy for it's size & well muscled. Bombays like Burmese Cats are said to be *"Bricks wrapped in Silk."* Unfortunately most of the "Black Cats" labeled as Bombay's on the internet are Black Domestic Shorthairs.
@@65FullMoon83 Very True !!!!
I like this video because ti demonstrates that cats can be boring and are not always being goofballs for TH-cam videos. This is what most cats are like and it's an honest take on it.
Awsome! Thanks👍🐈⬛✨✨
bonbays like to play fetch ..not all do but its likely yours will try a hair tie ..that works for our teddy bear
I love Bombay cats! I remember I got to play with one who left her home for a bit and landed in my backyard. :) Sweetest thing ever! :) I'm planning on getting a Bombay cat when I get my own place ^__^ You have such an adorable cat! :D Middy is so cute!
There are 2 kinds of Bombay cats: American Bombay (big round copper-coloured eyes, round head, short muzzle) and British Bombay (like the cat in the video). Both have a panther-like swagger, and are completely black, including nose, lips, whiskers, and paw pads.
My cat seems to be a British Bombay, but we can't be sure, because he was a stray who decided to move in.
I love black cats, I knew one for many years, she was a friends. She was quite psychic and very intelligent, awesome cat.
My Cosmo is a Bombay and is the best cat ever.
I have two Bombay/Blue grey persian mix kittens. They look like a Bombay except a patch of Blue grey fur over their necks. They are my life!
Lovely wee feller!
my cat looks like yours. my female is around one year old. i adore her.
Cute house Panther 😻
I have a cat just like him except he has a little spot of white on his chest he was abandoned and came to me crying for food well he is the best cat ever I am glad he chose me I am the lucky one. your cat is beautiful and sweet just like mine is
Renae Winchester my Lola has a small white dot on her chest as well and her temp is just like they say and my hubs says she is a dog in a cats body
I know a cat similar to yours, She has some white on her neck forming a Crescent shape.
Renae Winchester funny just got a cat with a white spot on the neck to just like this one
Renae Winchester From what Ive read, a purebred Bombay can’t have a single spot of white on it. They have to be entirely black.
Our Bombay (well we don't know for sure but he checks every single box in appearance and behaviour) adopted us too. He showed up in our garden, starving, when he was a big kitten. He's been with us ever since and he's the most easy cat we have. Have to keep him separate from the others though. He's too dominant.
We have a Bombay as well except when we found her , her eye was extremely infected and had to be removed. She's happy and healthy now living with us :)
У меня живёт бомбейская кошечка.2,7 года.Очень умная и ласковая кошка.Но хищник беспощадный!Однажды,на даче,поймала белку.и даже крота
That's exactly what I have... mine is one year and couple of months old... =))
We've had a Bombayan Cat for 12 years. He's so sweet, even non-cat people love him.
Is that how long he lived for only 12 years? I have one who is just amazing the best animal I have ever come across and I just hope he has a long life.
Mine is 16 and he is in a great shape. I keep my fingers crossed. Everything should be fine with yours.
Do you have guys have PEDIGREES for your "Bombays"? If not then you have black domestic shorthairs not Bombay.
To Ferretocious: It's not always true (e.g., my Bombay was disqualified because of an inborn defect of the right shoulder - he walks in a funny way). What PEDIGREE may he need? Then, it's allowed to cross Bombay with American Black Shorthair once in a while but the kittens of such crosses often deviate from Bombay's phenotype, usually, because of greenish eyes and more stocky&shorter body, and end up in a shelter without any pedigree records. Otherwise you are right, most probably.
To Justin C.: No surprise that non-cat people love your cat. Bombay cat is not a cat - it's a dog. At some point our Bombay's noticed that people shake hands and he started also giving his front paw to our guests, joining the company. It's hilarious. And he greets everybody who comes in. A kind of "give me five".
So perty
I have a bombay cat and she's the absolute apple of my eye ❤
I named her princess bcs thats just how spoiled she is 👑
Handsome cat
We had a Cat we thought to be stray collarless & a nasty wound/ bite on his head.
After 6wks I decided he needed to be seen by the vet.
Took him he was close to no return, we kept him & treated his wound per
docs instruction.
The one day we found the people down the road owned him.
Like yours, he's such a wonderful cat, so sweet, friendly and likes a lap.
Nice to see you seem to be a great owner, not like people that
won't spend money to heal their cat or allow him in the house.
If I get a cat this breed is for me.
I have a mix of Russuan Blue and a Bombay cat. Your cat is very beautiful
I have a Bombay Cat named Rocky and he chats a lot. Lol
My bombay cat looks just like yours. (:
If it looks like this cat it's not a Bombay. This is a "Black Domestic Shorthair." *Beautiful cat though!* Bombays are very rare & very distinct in their physical appearance. Apart from the black color Bombay's resemble a Burmese in physical appearance.
We have a Bombay and he's a wonderful kitty :D 6 years old and he still has as much energy as when he was a kitten (even though he got a bit fat)
at 0:21 you can see his little bald spot on his ears to his eyes i have always wondered why almost all of them have that
I think they all have that
Kawaii Postman so a Bombay have a bald spot by the ears??? cause I always wondered why my Lola has this I thought she was losing hair or something but that is a Bombay feature
*Facial hair loss is often due to the aging process.* As a cat grows, the same amount of hair on it's body begins to spread out, causing the hair thinning in some areas. It typically only occurs on the head, above the eyes, & between the eyes & ears.
so cute!!!
Soft ball of velvety love!! Prrrrrrrrrrrrh!
i'be always wanted a black cat
Yo tengo una gata Bombay Puma. Es muy tranquila, curiosa y muy trágica. La mía se llama Iris y también es negrita. La adoro.
Awww she looks a lot like my kiss kiss. I never thought I would love a cat so much... She's a beautiful rescue cat, I just can't believe how much cruel people are and this world. People take care of your pets specially black cats... Since there is a lot of people that believe there bad luck and other things 😢 trust me there far from that. ❤️🐱🐈
It might be a mix! But you indeed have a lovely a cat.
I have a rescue who we think is a Bombay! He loves tummy rubs!! @
Do they climb on worktops in kitchen
I have a cat just like him, he's a bit fatter though. He's very affectionate and loves attention
My little Lucy (Nickname for male Bombay named Lucifer) will actually come to me when I call him by nickname. I just say Lucy, Lucy, Lucy really fast and he will come to me no matter where he is
Best cats in the world. I miss my old Grimalkin.
They really do I have one and she is just amazing so smart and effectioned I swear that breed is awesome
I own a Bombay, He was a rescue fur baby, The people who had him was kicking him...So I took him home had him neutered shots wormed and he's my Boy..Hes so smart, fetches and rolls over on demand and talk s alot I Love Roxy so much😘💕❤
That's awesome thank you for giving that fur babie a good life you are blessing 🖤
I have a bombay. He's sooo friendly. He follows me everywhere and sleeps next to me. He goes outside and always comes back.
Love Bombay cats so cool
Not one word from this cat!!!! Ugh mine talks all the time!!!!
I have two little Bombays. But they have little mixed white fur in their black fur. It's so cute and they're paws are half pink and half black it's the cutest thing ever
Bombays don't have any white on them & they're extremely rare. The cat pictured in the video is a good quality Domestic Shorthair. Apart from the color Bombay's physically look quite different in appearance than the cat in the video.
@@65FullMoon83 Quite correct. Plus, they always come from one of the few breeders in this country. I have a "Pet Quality" Bombay ( from the breeder in Fairfax, Va. ) and he was $700-800 as a kitten ( They are sold as older kittens and always altered ). "Show Quality" kittens are easily $4.500,00 and no Bombay should be allowed outside, ever….
Beauty animal !!!!!!!
I have a Bombay that looks almost just like yours!
Just found out my cat is one of these gorgeous cats, Im so happy,
Amazing
I had mine not long ago. he was old so hes gone now.. just last week. but He would sit by my door and howl for hours for me to feed him. (sometimes you just need to sleep you know..? I never forgot to feed him ever though) always at 7am.
and 7pm. and you think "oh he'll go away eventually.. and give me an hour alone." nope. he could go for like 2 hours just meowing. I had to leave him outside my room to sleep because he had to be all in my face all the time. xD he was attached to the hip. Cant sit anywhere without him running over. He was smart too.. like he'd try to turn doorknobs and knock over his water bowl to get me to notice him because he knew it made me annoyed.. lol. But he was the best cat ever :> But they are super needy.. I miss my needy cat. Im amazed how I found so much time to be with him. RIP my buddy..
They are the best cats.. like soulcats.
omg my cat do the,same thing ,he love the sink and look identical
My Bombay cat named Socrates is a black tuxedo cat with white paws in the front, white feet in the back, white fur on his chest and has white whiskers. He weights 16 pounds and he's about 13 years old.
You don't have a Bombay & neither does the guy who made & mislabeled this video.
good kitty cat lol :-)
I have the same problem with my cat. Ibuy him this beautiful cat bed and he sleeps in the sink. It's murder when I need to shave!
My lil purr babe
Those are some big pawbs
Bombay’s nearly meow just like mine
Cute
i have a bombay cat as well , he is about 3 months old . and he also plays fetch
I have a black cat name middy too!!!
Cute Cat you have ther
My Bombay just died. I miss him so much.
I'm very sorry to hear it. I understand. I know how horrible it'd be for me to loose my Bombay, he's 16 already. But, unfortunately, we all aren't forever. Be I working on feline selection, I'd have chosen to select them for longevity rather than for a quality of fur or any other trait. It's actually possible with a help of genetic engineering. I hope sooner or later we'll able to make our cats live longer lives. But now...How old was your cat? What was his name? What's happened to him? It takes time to get over it, you know.. My compassion..
Elena Lymar his name was Maddox but I nick named him Burgers because he loved to eat. Burgers was found outside when he was a kitten so he was a bit feral but he love me and would follow me everywhere. He absolutely needed to go outside to be a cat. He lived to be an outdoor cat. He loved hunting, he would wake me up every morning and I would let him outside and by evening he would come back in, eat and sleep in my arms or under the bed. A few days ago he was hit by a car. He was able to make it home but I did not discover him until he had already passed away. I found him under the deck. I am about heartbroken. Burgers was only around 4 years old. He acted more like a dog then a cat. I loved him so much and miss him terribly. Thanks for asking. Here are some pictures of Burgers.
imgur.com/a/mK4Us
Im so sorry
Midnight is a cute kitty!! You should check out some of my videos of Rachel (my bombay). She talks my ear off. It's crazy.
Love a man with a cat
Our Bombay Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe loves chasing his tail in the bath and is fascinated by water going down the drain, he also likes getting inside shopping bags and crawling under rugs in search of insects. In winter he likes to wash his hands and feet in a bit of warm water in the bath after he's been outside. He's a great cat and he hasn't killed a bird in a over year after we gave him a good telling off, he was almost like a naughty dog in his demeanour and knew he'd done something wrong. So the Bombay is very smart, friendly and a delight to live with.
I always like cats but black cats I love
i also have a two year old bombay catand we have a ribbon attached to a stickwhen leo wants to play,he will get it in his mouth and bring it to you
I Own a Beautiful Black Bombay, She is 10 years Old,
Fat , Happy, and Pampered. Her Name is Blacky What Else,
My Sweety. 🖤🖤🖤🐈
I live in Louisville where the Bombay originated and a lot of black cats in our area are actually Bombay cats or mixed with Bombay. I have a black cat and she's noticeably different in appearance to any domestic shorthair I've ever had. She has a smaller, more petite body size with slender limbs and dainty paws, her coat is silky and shiny with a tinge of reddish brown in the sunlight, her face is petite, her eyes are sea green. But more than that, she doesn't act like a typical domestic shorthair at all. She is the most affectionate, playful, curious, vocal, observant, needy cat I've ever known. She has the most happy, adorable, funny personality. She's very particular in her likes and dislikes and will let you know exactly how she feels. I never thought of her as being anything but a regular old black cat until someone mentioned to me that she might be Bombay. But regardless of what her genetic makeup is, she's such a unique cat and I love her to pieces.
You might actually have a Bombay because you live in Louisville Kentucky where Nikki Horner the originator of the breed was from. Your description is somewhat close imo to what they look in appearance. The Green eyes are a disqualifier for American registration & showing. Green eyes on the other hand are accepted for registration & in British show rings. If your Cat looks similar to this one except for the green eyes you may actually have one. *Bombay Cat-AKA Parlor Panther* th-cam.com/video/d7Vv7QIYY_E/w-d-xo.html
My bombay Aku loves laying in the sink when my brother is brushing his teeth.
+Green Machine My bombay is completely obsessed with running water...the sink, the toilet, the shower. It's strange.
2:12_Awwwwwwwwwwwwww
I was chosen by a Bombay. He choose me when he was a kitten. The Bombay breed is the best cat breed. Mine is my ♥ my world and my lucky charm.
Just figured out my papucho is a BIIIG Bombay
I have a Bombay cat!🐈