Bombay Cat

A short-haired cat breed known as the Bombay cat was created by mating sable Burmese and black American Shorthair cats. The result was a cat that was primarily Burmese in appearance but had a sleek, panther-like black coat. The Asian group of black cats is referred to as "Bombay."

A domestic cat breed with short hair that is similar to the Burmese is Bombay. The usual features of Bombay cats are an all-black coat, black soles, a black nose, a black mouth, and copper or green eyes. The black coat is close-lying, sleek, and glossy, and is often pigmented from the roots up, with little to no paling. The Bombay is muscular and has a medium body build.

The Bombay is a charming breed that is energetic, loving, lighthearted, and open to just much any request from their family, especially if it involves an energizing game of fetch or a couch cuddle. Due to their Burmese heritage, they are quite intelligent and people-oriented, yet they won't chatter nonstop (thanks to the American Shorthair). But if they have anything important to say, a Bombay will get it across, and you can count on them to repeat it until you give them your complete attention while staring you down with those mesmerizing copper eyes.