Bombay

Shared games and food searches

Bombays enjoy games with people. A cat wand lets you move an attached toy on the end of a rod, for example slowly around a cushion. Let the cat catch it regularly. For a simple search game, hide some food from the measured daily ration in easy-to-reach places. Put the wand away after play and check for loose parts. Stable climbing places and daily shared play remain important for an adult Bombay too.

For practical play, food searches and quiet retreats, read Indoor Cat Enrichment: Play, Food Puzzles and Safe Retreats ↗

Coat care and weight

The short, close coat usually needs a soft brush once a week. That removes loose hair and gives you a chance to notice skin changes and body condition. A healthy Bombay does not need routine baths. Weigh the cat regularly so gradual weight gain is easier to spot. Discuss clear changes with your vet and adjust portions to its body condition.

Black coat, solid build

The Bombay was developed in the United States from Burmese and black American Shorthair cats. Its medium-sized body is compact and surprisingly heavy beneath a sleek outline. The coat is black from root to tip and lies close to the muscles. Large gold-to-copper eyes provide its most striking contrast. A rounded head, broad chest and solid build complete the distinctive look. Breeder Nikki Horner began developing the breed in the 1950s. Its name refers to the Indian city then called Bombay, now Mumbai, although the breed originated in the United States.