Here is the deal. If you really want a Panther get any Black Cat. You don't have get a breed. Black Cat or Bombay they have terrible adoption rates and high euthanasia rates I pulled my little guy out of the shelter. He's not a Bombay but looks and acts like one, he's my little Panther. 😊❤
My girl is cheeky and wants to play all the time. If I don't play, she'll meow until the cows come home. But she's beautiful, petite, friendly, and extremely inquisitive. She has beautiful green eyes too, and a short snout, which makes her look like royalty. She's a delight. 😊
I have both, brother and sister. They are now almost 6 months old and super smart. The male is like a dog, super responsive, chill and loves us. The female is also super affectionate but does not listen to anything we say. Overall I love them equally and would 10/10 recommendbombays
I had a tiny 6 pound female Bombay. Yep, nailed the mannerisms, and a sleek little Panther. She was the best. 17 years. My little shiny, both physically and my heart. She was abandoned and we bottle raised her from barely 1 day old. I miss her terribly.... 😢
Got two brother and sister,seen a lot of variation in the eyes between gold and green,also I never Heard anyone mention that they are a lil more inquisitive with their paws ,like if they dont recognize or identify something they touch it with their paw to try to feel it out,mine are not a registered bloodline so let me know what ya think bout the green eyes otherwise the fit every description@@catsnow
My rescue black kitten turned out to be a Bombay. What are the odds!!! He’s an absolute cuddle bug. He’s gorgeous. His coat is softer than anything I’ve ever felt, you can hardly describe it, it’s so soft. He’s perfect
I have a male bombay cat. He greets me at the door and has always layed on my lap. Lately he has become even more affectionate by lifting his front legs up for me to pick him up. He always wants to be in my arms. He is 12 this year. I wish he would live forever. He is my world. I bought him a bed today and he is already cuddled up on it :)
I take mine to bed to they don't have flees why not they house cats like the gentleman says females are more independent. She still cute sleeping on top of a chest on her basket
I have a 14yo male Bombay and he is one of the coolest cats I've ever owned.I don't know if this is normal but he is 14 and acts like a 5yo cat.He still runs and stalks a lot and does not sleep like all the other cats I've had that got older.Its actually crazy how young he acts.
Was gifted a female Bombay,seven weeks old,on my birthday a couple days ago. Shes sassy, inquisitive, and VERY loving and clingy. Sleeps only between my fiancé and I and had definitely filled the cat-shaped hole in my heart from my last baby leaving us to cross the bridge. She was found,alone and abandoned on a local beach and taken in by my mom’s vet, who let my mom know she was there since she had put the word out I was looking for a kitten, and here we are. She’s beautiful and teeny but very healthy and I am absolutely in love with her. Welcome to the family,Lolita! You’re already so very loved, little girl.🐈⬛🤍
Our cats of 18 years passed on and we were gifted a just newly born kitten found in our neighbors flowerbed. We could not find the mother so we raised the kitten only to find out he appears to be a Bombay cat. Fits all the descriptions of a Bombay. Only thing missing are the papers. My first black cat and so far a favorite.
You don't need papers. Pets are not fashion statements. They're living creatures who just need a loving home without "papers". Animal breeding is just eugenics.
I have the honor of being owned by a brother, and sister. Born 4 min. apart. They are 2 1/2 years old. They came into my life, at 7 months old. This is about the most accurate vid on Bombay kitties I've seen. Biscuits, (the boy), is exactly as you described. Loving, always close by, smart... And Brandy, (girl), is very much your description. More independant, and spends more time napping in her fave spot. Not far away, just not as close by, as her brother, and is DEFINITELY, a Diva. LOL! Sweet, loving cats, both. They adopted me, from the local shelter, after I lost my soul mate kitty, Midnight. She was a Chantilly/Tiffany, and the most "perfect" cat in the world. B, & B, will never take her place, but they have helped me heal, and give me a world of joy, every single day. Life would SUCK without them. 😃🥰
I litter trained my male bombay in less than half a day. showed him the litter box, put him in it and told him thats where he had to go. that was it. I will say he is beyond affectionate and always cuddling or at my side. Got him when he was only a few months old, someone dumped him and we caught him in our warehouse at work. got him a check up, fixed and his shots. best decision i ever made saving this little guy
I've been a dog lover my entire life and have never been into cats. This completely changed, however, when my folks adopted 2 amazing male Bombay cats, one of whom has completely won me over. Actually, my Dad confessed to me that he's never like cats, either, but this male Bombay is now his new best friend. He's so talkative and affectionate and just loves to be cuddled. My wife has now fallen in love with the cat as well, as he's just such a little prince. I'm still not crazy about other people's cats, but this little guy has completely won over our entire family!
I’m over the moon that you posted this video - have been seriously considering adopting another Bombay (or two), and your perspectives are invaluable resources to my personal decision-making 🙏 Your characterization of female Bombay babies is spot on, by the way 👯♀️
My male Bombay is my Velcro kitty and snuggle bug. He sleeps under the sheets right up next to me. He's tolerant of my my 10 year old and is super smart and vocal. He's seriously the best cat I've ever loved and I've had cats my whole life...or shall I say, cats have had me my whole life 😂
Awesome presentation! totally agree with your presentation of the Bombay male cat. We had such an angel of a cat for almost 16 years. Was the best cat we had. He was extremely affectionate, great companion, walked with us like a doggie without a leash, did stretching next to me on the floor without me trying to teach him. He was there just observing and then stretching 🤗😘. We were shocked to see that he was predicting rain storm when the storm was 70-80 miles away. He started growling and went to hide in the safe place in the house. Everyone in the family loved his ability to predict rain storms. He always loved to watch RUclips videos with birds and other animals. He had different vocalized meows when requested food, or to wanted to go for a walk, or water to allow him on the lap.... Was so so awesome! We miss Charlie so much. No other cat we have or had before him come close to him., He was our fur baby! Thank you so much for the great video!
My beautiful 25 year old male is everything you want and more. He has been so sad after only loosing his mum in December but is now becoming more happier. Mr Rilie rules me and I love it lol 🐈⬛☘️
My male Bombay does not fit the description of always following me around and wanting to always be cuddled. He only follows me when I give him food. Never cuddles with me. He does always rub himself against me though and shows me love, weirdly, when he's about to go to sleep. He's a weird little dude and I love him so much.
They are the most elegant cats. We have a male (Raffo). He is all what was mentioned in this video, and more. He is so huggable. Thank you for confirming his characteristics. 🖤🐾🖤
I found Stitches(Cat) in a Huggies Diaper box Near a Dumpster by My Mom’s Job (FYI- The dumpster is about 10 feet from the Entrance) W/ a Paper necklace that Said “Meow!” that was 2021, He’s Grown So Big Since, Stitches Believes he is The Apex when all the lights go off, So No one’s Toes are safe from a Little Nible when u walk to get a snack or go to the BR. Socks are Must!! But he is Super playful and Always greets me at the door when I come home From Wrk. I Literally Don’t know what I would do without Him 🖤
I have the most beautiful sweetest intelligent Bambi little girl cat ever. She generally only gets to be 8 pounds in the winter. She’s so strong and she looks so beautiful. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. She’s only been in my life a little over a year I got her when she was Two months old, little bit of a story there. But she is the best thing that ever happened to me ever. I have the finest life with her. She is the best thing that’s ever happened to me highly recommend this breed highly recommend it. I’m the luckiest person in the world to have this cat actually rescue me when I thought I was rescuing her.
Midnight that's his name! Ours has the sweetest deposition and when you sit down and he's around, then he's crawled up in your lap. True to their reputation, this one too is a terrific mouser. He is one of life's little Joys.
We recently picked up a female kitten that is mostly black, except for a white tuft on her chest and on her paws. Toes are black, except one pink bean. She definitely seemed different than any other cat I have ever came across, and then I stumbled on these videos. I am convinced she is part Bombay and I just lover her to pieces. What a great find at a local shelter!
@@godzilla4005 thanks for the reply. I'm sure she is mixed with something else, so maybe that is why she got sent to the pound? But if you met this cat I'm sure you would agree that she definitely has some (a lot) of Bombay, lol 😊.
I read that it’s common for bombay mixed kittens (part bombay part soemthing else) to have a small piece of white on their chest, bc it’s some recessive gene the bombays have. I have a kitten that i am fairly certain is part bombay. The mom looked just like one, and mine matches a lot of the traits too. She also has a black tuft on the chest but all black toes. She also has very faint tabby markings
Bombay cat should be totally black, including nose and foot pads. White hairs or pink nose/footpads could simply be a variation of a "domestic shorthair" that is black. It is possible to be a Bombay crossed with something else. Note that the "Bombay" breed description is "totally black" though I have a Pedigreed Bombay that is dark brown -- a fraction of Bombays reflect the look of a "sable" Burmese, which is the base breed used to develop the Bombay. I do note that cats are not particularly selective when mating, sow you may have a Bombay cross with a domestic short hair, as that might result in some white patches.
It took me five seconds to fall in love with my Bombay kitten. He's the most affectionate cat I've ever encountered/known (and I grew up with 4 cats, two female and 2 male). He's a velcro kitty and just wants to be with me anywhere. His name is Cricket.
My brother and I found a stray female Bombay cat with golden eyes when we were in elementary school. About 55 years ago. How the female Bombay cat was described in this video thats how our cats was.
I have a 14 month old male Bombay. I lost both of my dogies this year, and my grandson gifted him to me. Someone had put him in the woods at 4 weeks old. I did not know what a Bombay was. I knew he was different from any other cat I have had. I started researching, sure enough he is a gorgeous Bombay. His name is Yaya, so in love !❤
i saw a black kitten outside our pathway near our house.Its so small maybe 3-4 day old that time when i adopt that stray kitten.After 2days his eyes began to open.We named him Sage a male cat and only knew it was a bombay cat when i watched videos about black cat and their characteristics.He is fun to be with,very playful and so funny aqnd smart too.thats why our family loves him very much.He always makes me happy.thankful for having such a good cat.
For me, (maybe this can't be generalized as it's only a one cat experience) an interesting behavior was that my male Bombay cat maintained its weight throughout its life. i.e. the Bombay seems to *_not overeat_* , and kept its youthful thin body even with age.
My lovely little Bombay girl is called Agatha. I’ve taught her to fetch and bring balls, among other things. Didn’t do it with treats either. She just wanted to do it. She’s amazing. 💕🐈⬛👽
I adopted a female Bombay from a shelter. They didn't know she was a Bombay, but it was obvious as she got older. She is the most intelligent cat I have ever seen. She loves to play, run zoomies, play cat games on RUclips and sleep with me on my pillow.
I got a Bombay girl , almost 2 years now found her under a dumpster behind the dominos I was working at , the sweetest girl ever , loves to play , is a hip baby but also very very independent but if dads gone too long she lets me know for sure 😂 she’s very cautious with others but will literally sleep on my head it’s so funny how she’s night and day whenever company is around
I disagree I have black female Bombay her name is midnight she is way more affectionate, and welcoming and loves cuddles. I agree on the size and the independence but very easy to train to keep off the counters it depends on the cat's personalities
I pretty much agree with everything you said. My two girls came from a litter of four females and one male. The mother was feral, but socialized enough to bring her entire litter to my apartment when they were about a month old. Why she chose me to be their dad, I have no idea. Today I look at it as a gift from God. One by one, three of them returned to the street, but when I look at the two who stayed with me, my heart fills with joy. They strike the perfect ballance: independent when they want to be, and affection when they want to be. I let them choose. Life is good...
😺 good morning all 😽 I have a Bombay name Felix the Flash because he so quick one of his favorite things to lay on his back to show his belly he have one small spot by dong a do but one thing about Flash don't want to be held😺😺
After a lifetime of Siamese (mostly Seal Point) cats, I obtained two Bombay cats about 5 years ago. Brother and sister (both neutered) from the same litter. While I've long been aware that cat personalities are, indeed, "personal" and can vary significantly from "breed characteristics" (none of my various Siamese were the same), I was puzzled at some of the differences between the male and female Bombay that allow me to live with them. This video nailed it. The male is rather laid back while the female is always just a bit "suspicious" about everything. The Bombays do seem to need much more attention than my previous cats, and I might call it "needy" at times. The two cats get along quite well (only occasional spats over the "primo" spot in my lap while watching TV in bed). They are very talkative, at times. (Weirdly, after "lights out" they (most often the female) will go to the far end of the house and "yowl" a whole bunch. I call and then they come back to the bedroom, often "talking" all the way.) Since we're retired (and home with them a lot) they do exhibit some anxiety when we go out for a couple hours -- but they're calmer if I make sure to "say goodby" before leaving. While relatively trainable, they are not as "practically smart" as most of my Siamese -- e.g. they can push a mostly closed door open that swings away (they push with their head), but have never figured out to open a door that swings toward them by grabbing with a paw -- a skill that every one of the Siamese exhibited.They are VERY sociable and enjoy when a visitor comes in to the house -- indeed the Cable Guy asked for help when they both were getting in his way when he was connecting up some new equipment. (The Siamese, in similar circumstances would observe from a "safe" distance.)
I have 1 male and 1 female bombay kitties. Both are large. Lol my male Mungo is CR-AZY. We love him, but think he may be bipolar. He is ver affectionate and does rub up against us a lot, but he has a lot of "spontaneous anger" so to speak. We're afraid to get him on medication, be he would have to stay on it forever apparently. Lol our female Stella isn't a diva... she's a princess! She's literally the sweetest animal I've ever met. She's such a sweetheart and never bites, scratches, or hisses like her brother. Mungo isn't all bad and does cuddle with us at night. He likes scratches, petting, and playing. The way the anger/violence just comes out of nowhere seems like bipolar disorder. We were hoping he'd grow out of it, but were considering the medication again...
I was adopted by a wee tiny starving female Bombay, her eyes were still baby blue even. But, her coat was super glossy pure black and she just acted like she owned the place. Once her eyes changed, i knew she was special. copper around the outside fading to gold inside! The vet said that I should get her DNA tested. Inky Stinky doesn't need any test, she's just fine no matter what. Oh yeah, she's like one of those mad cap Savanah cats, mad athletic!
I think my cat is part bombay. Her mom has the funny bug looking eyes, she was found outside and gave birth as soon as they brought her inside. We’re assuming the dad is a tabby since our cat has very very very faint tabby lines. My kitty has a more “normal” shaped head and face.
I was lucky to get a bombay cat as a kitten hes now 5 1/2 yrs old and neutered with/ shots boy is he a handsome sleek playful and loveable and a cuddle bug hes huge and muscular and very very very heavy love him to pieces
I have a male his name is Sunny, and he is also a Cat Burglar! He stole my 14 Karen gold bracelet with chocolate diamonds and. I couldn't find it for 3 weeks! He was keeping it for himself under the bed! I happened to see a little gold that's how I found it!!! ❤❤❤Only he could get away with this!
I have a little Male house panther he thinks he's hunting me. But his little theeth are so small it really cute now he thinks he can take me down. He my frist Male cat. I had a female bombay cat for 13 years before she passed away. House Panthers rule
Have one male and a female Bombay cat, and it's seems to be the opposite the female follows me around more and loves to cuddle up next to me way more to sleep. Not sayng that my male is bad it seems to be more reserve and do more independent than my female. Both are great to be around and fun. Female attacks my arm for playtime but both are gentle in the playing with me. They both have a wimpy mellow quiet meow that they hardly do. Hard to get mad at them as cats do what cats do. They both found me the same day in my apartment complex and followed me to my apartment. They must've been from the same litter and abandoned. Wirh the way they look and act with each other they must've been abandoned and from the same litter and ate siblings.
My cat Onyx looks like a Bombay but she's not but she don't have any tents or no different colors in her at all there's not a speck of water speck of gray or nothing on her and when she's laying in the sun she has black in front of the window
Sable Burmese female cats are similar to Bombay females. Burmese males are also super cuddly sweet boys. I am planning on getting a Bombay male and Platinum Burmese female in the near future. 😊 Platinum Burmese cats are both super cuddle regardless of biological sex.
I so much want a Bombay cat as my next companion however knowing that they are so close to their owners how would they deal with someone who has to go to work
I thought potty training was built in my kitten went in the litter as soon as I poured it she understood the assignment without instructions best baby ever
We have a male. He is so easy going. Not bothered by loud noises like power tools. Not bothered by dogs stomping all over them and biting their head. Doesn't even flinch when you flick water in it's face. The ultimate zero fucks given cat
my female black bombay is very affectionate with me and has a great temperament she does have a great balance and yes she is on her own terms . but she has very close with me
Bombays are very sleek and shiny, with a black nose, black whiskers and black paw pads. They are extremely dense in muscle, which you will notice when you pick them up--MUCH heavier than they look lol! Other black cats can have pink or lavender paws/noses, and different color whiskers. Bombays tend to have very round eyes compared to regular black cats, and their eyes are copper colored.
@@2rueLIFE My ordinary black male cat is not a Bombay, but he is very sleek and shiny black almost like a seal and his nose whiskers and paw pads are black not pink or another color at all. And he has extremely dense muscles. The other kittens in the litter looked like full Simese but the mother was a tabby.
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 that is so cute!😍the main difference with black siamese and bombays is that when in the sun, you can definitely see the black siamese will shine a very dark brown, while bombays will still be black in the light♥️
The cat's in the pics had white whiskers are they really true Bombay? My cat has black whiskers along with the black fur and black paw pads and golden colored eyes. To me, that's the mark of a true Bombay cat.
Are you sure of that😂?I have a male who is a troublemaker he doesn't like to be touched he doesn't give peace to the other. 2 brothers have a female personality but we love him❤
Bombay cats are only from certified pedigree breeders, which are very rare now. You cannot find bombay cats from shelters, pet stores, or strays from the streets. If you do, they are black domesticated short haired cats. There are way too many misinformation in the internet about what bombay cats are. If you paid roughly $2,000-$5,000, than you definitely have a Bombay cat because breeders will sell them that price.
Here is the deal. If you really want a Panther get any Black Cat. You don't have get a breed. Black Cat or Bombay they have terrible adoption rates and high euthanasia rates
I pulled my little guy out of the shelter. He's not a Bombay but looks and acts like one, he's my little Panther. 😊❤
God bless you for saving your black cat. They are all sweet!!! The Bombays are somewhat special, but really every cat needs a lot of love and care.
Mojito is an oops, we didn't know what he is, according to the shelter. Eleven pounds of sweetheart kitty
We didn’t know ours was a Bombay. But yes black kitties deserve love. He’s literally changed my life in the best way.
Ours is a rescue, the most affectionate cat I've ever had. I don't know if he's a bombay but who cares a cat is a cat.
Bombay male owner in 1995 and now again in 2022 Best cat ever. A real gentleman
thats awesome!
I also had a male Bombay for 16 years and I agree. A true gentleman. ❤
Found 4 homeless Bombay kittens last year, by far the best cats I’ve ever had !!
My girl is cheeky and wants to play all the time. If I don't play, she'll meow until the cows come home. But she's beautiful, petite, friendly, and extremely inquisitive.
She has beautiful green eyes too, and a short snout, which makes her look like royalty. She's a delight. 😊
Lost my darling Bombay boi Boris 40 years ago; I’ve never been able to forget him, or replace him, either. Best. Cat. Ever.
I have both, brother and sister. They are now almost 6 months old and super smart. The male is like a dog, super responsive, chill and loves us. The female is also super affectionate but does not listen to anything we say. Overall I love them equally and would 10/10 recommendbombays
I had a tiny 6 pound female Bombay. Yep, nailed the mannerisms, and a sleek little Panther. She was the best. 17 years. My little shiny, both physically and my heart. She was abandoned and we bottle raised her from barely 1 day old. I miss her terribly.... 😢
Best cat I’ve ever had, my male Bombay. Amazing cat! He loves company.
Love this breed!
Trainability?
Our female Bombay definitely trained us well.
I love my mini black Panther she is absolutely so adorable & loving 💕🐾🐈⬛
Awesome cat breed
Bombays are the best!
Love these little panthers!
awesome! love these cat
Got two brother and sister,seen a lot of variation in the eyes between gold and green,also I never Heard anyone mention that they are a lil more inquisitive with their paws ,like if they dont recognize or identify something they touch it with their paw to try to feel it out,mine are not a registered bloodline so let me know what ya think bout the green eyes otherwise the fit every description@@catsnow
I'm totally in love with my female Bombay. We get along so well !!!
My rescue black kitten turned out to be a Bombay. What are the odds!!! He’s an absolute cuddle bug. He’s gorgeous. His coat is softer than anything I’ve ever felt, you can hardly describe it, it’s so soft. He’s perfect
My female would rather use the bathroom outside instead of inside. She’s absolutely amazing and SO perfect.
I have a male bombay cat. He greets me at the door and has always layed on my lap. Lately he has become even more affectionate by lifting his front legs up for me to pick him up. He always wants to be in my arms. He is 12 this year. I wish he would live forever. He is my world. I bought him a bed today and he is already cuddled up on it :)
He sounds adorable! You are very lucky to have him.
I take mine to bed to they don't have flees why not they house cats like the gentleman says females are more independent. She still cute sleeping on top of a chest on her basket
Yep, my Mojito sprawls on me when I'm sick, and gives me kitty kisses while standing up, 11 and a half pounds of wonderfulness
My female Bombay (from rescue) took two years to warm up to me but she is now loyal, loving and likes to sleep on my head.
Having one is a complete joy
I have a 14yo male Bombay and he is one of the coolest cats I've ever owned.I don't know if this is normal but he is 14 and acts like a 5yo cat.He still runs and stalks a lot and does not sleep like all the other cats I've had that got older.Its actually crazy how young he acts.
my bombay boy cat is named taco
Was gifted a female Bombay,seven weeks old,on my birthday a couple days ago.
Shes sassy, inquisitive, and VERY loving and clingy. Sleeps only between my fiancé
and I and had definitely filled the cat-shaped hole in my heart from my last baby leaving us to cross the bridge.
She was found,alone and abandoned on a local beach and taken in by my mom’s vet, who let my mom know she was there since she had put the word out I was looking for a kitten, and here we are. She’s beautiful and teeny but very healthy and I am absolutely in love with her.
Welcome to the family,Lolita! You’re already so very loved, little girl.🐈⬛🤍
Our cats of 18 years passed on and we were gifted a just newly born kitten found in our neighbors flowerbed. We could not find the mother so we raised the kitten only to find out he appears to be a Bombay cat. Fits all the descriptions of a Bombay. Only thing missing are the papers. My first black cat and so far a favorite.
I'm on my third black cat, their AWESOME
You don't need papers. Pets are not fashion statements. They're living creatures who just need a loving home without "papers".
Animal breeding is just eugenics.
I have the honor of being owned by a brother, and sister. Born 4 min. apart. They are 2 1/2 years old. They came into my life, at 7 months old. This is about the most accurate vid on Bombay kitties I've seen. Biscuits, (the boy), is exactly as you described. Loving, always close by, smart... And Brandy, (girl), is very much your description. More independant, and spends more time napping in her fave spot. Not far away, just not as close by, as her brother, and is DEFINITELY, a Diva. LOL! Sweet, loving cats, both. They adopted me, from the local shelter, after I lost my soul mate kitty, Midnight. She was a Chantilly/Tiffany, and the most "perfect" cat in the world. B, & B, will never take her place, but they have helped me heal, and give me a world of joy, every single day. Life would SUCK without them. 😃🥰
I litter trained my male bombay in less than half a day. showed him the litter box, put him in it and told him thats where he had to go. that was it. I will say he is beyond affectionate and always cuddling or at my side. Got him when he was only a few months old, someone dumped him and we caught him in our warehouse at work. got him a check up, fixed and his shots. best decision i ever made saving this little guy
I've been a dog lover my entire life and have never been into cats. This completely changed, however, when my folks adopted 2 amazing male Bombay cats, one of whom has completely won me over. Actually, my Dad confessed to me that he's never like cats, either, but this male Bombay is now his new best friend. He's so talkative and affectionate and just loves to be cuddled. My wife has now fallen in love with the cat as well, as he's
just such a little prince. I'm still not crazy about other people's cats, but this little guy has completely won over
our entire family!
Bombays are awesome!
I have a female, amazing cat, she likes things on her own terms hehe she loves to play fetch
My male Bombay is beautiful and sweet. My Black Panther.
Same with mine 🐈⬛❤midKnight
We adopted our British Bombay 8 yrs ago. She is so loving. Very vocal.
I’m over the moon that you posted this video - have been seriously considering adopting another Bombay (or two), and your perspectives are invaluable resources to my personal decision-making 🙏
Your characterization of female Bombay babies is spot on, by the way 👯♀️
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comments!
I have a bombay cat, a female, this breed is the best👌 the balance of everything we love about cats is selected here in one breed
Someone forgot to tell my Bombay, that she's a girl.
Or else the mixed up the 'male behaviour' memo with the female one. 😜
My male Bombay is my Velcro kitty and snuggle bug. He sleeps under the sheets right up next to me. He's tolerant of my my 10 year old and is super smart and vocal. He's seriously the best cat I've ever loved and I've had cats my whole life...or shall I say, cats have had me my whole life 😂
Awesome presentation! totally agree with your presentation of the Bombay male cat. We had such an angel of a cat for almost 16 years. Was the best cat we had. He was extremely affectionate, great companion, walked with us like a doggie without a leash, did stretching next to me on the floor without me trying to teach him. He was there just observing and then stretching 🤗😘. We were shocked to see that he was predicting rain storm when the storm was 70-80 miles away. He started growling and went to hide in the safe place in the house. Everyone in the family loved his ability to predict rain storms. He always loved to watch RUclips videos with birds and other animals. He had different vocalized meows when requested food, or to wanted to go for a walk, or water to allow him on the lap....
Was so so awesome! We miss Charlie so much.
No other cat we have or had before him come close to him., He was our fur baby! Thank you so much for the great video!
Thank you!! Great cats
I have a stray Bombay in my apartment complex and it's friendly
Adopt him you'll not regret I'm telling you.
My beautiful 25 year old male is everything you want and more. He has been so sad after only loosing his mum in December but is now becoming more happier. Mr Rilie rules me and I love it lol 🐈⬛☘️
I love my male Bombay.Got him at 3 months and he is almost 2 now.Most beautiful black shiny coat of softness.
My male Bombay does not fit the description of always following me around and wanting to always be cuddled. He only follows me when I give him food. Never cuddles with me. He does always rub himself against me though and shows me love, weirdly, when he's about to go to sleep. He's a weird little dude and I love him so much.
They are the most elegant cats. We have a male (Raffo). He is all what was mentioned in this video, and more. He is so huggable. Thank you for confirming his characteristics. 🖤🐾🖤
me calling my all black cat found in a field a ✨💅designer breed 💅✨ lol
I found Stitches(Cat) in a Huggies Diaper box Near a Dumpster by My Mom’s Job (FYI- The dumpster is about 10 feet from the Entrance) W/ a Paper necklace that Said “Meow!” that was 2021, He’s Grown So Big Since, Stitches Believes he is The Apex when all the lights go off, So No one’s Toes are safe from a Little Nible when u walk to get a snack or go to the BR. Socks are Must!! But he is Super playful and Always greets me at the door when I come home From Wrk. I Literally Don’t know what I would do without Him 🖤
I have the most beautiful sweetest intelligent Bambi little girl cat ever. She generally only gets to be 8 pounds in the winter. She’s so strong and she looks so beautiful. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. She’s only been in my life a little over a year I got her when she was Two months old, little bit of a story there. But she is the best thing that ever happened to me ever. I have the finest life with her. She is the best thing that’s ever happened to me highly recommend this breed highly recommend it. I’m the luckiest person in the world to have this cat actually rescue me when I thought I was rescuing her.
Enjoy her ! She loves you
Midnight that's his name! Ours has the sweetest deposition and when you sit down and he's around, then he's crawled up in your lap. True to their reputation, this one too is a terrific mouser. He is one of life's little Joys.
That’s what I just named mine today when I got him mufasa midnight Deen
We recently picked up a female kitten that is mostly black, except for a white tuft on her chest and on her paws. Toes are black, except one pink bean. She definitely seemed different than any other cat I have ever came across, and then I stumbled on these videos. I am convinced she is part Bombay and I just lover her to pieces. What a great find at a local shelter!
I'm not sure and you might need to do more research about this but i think bombay cat are known for having all black toe beans xD
@@godzilla4005 thanks for the reply. I'm sure she is mixed with something else, so maybe that is why she got sent to the pound? But if you met this cat I'm sure you would agree that she definitely has some (a lot) of Bombay, lol 😊.
I read that it’s common for bombay mixed kittens (part bombay part soemthing else) to have a small piece of white on their chest, bc it’s some recessive gene the bombays have. I have a kitten that i am fairly certain is part bombay. The mom looked just like one, and mine matches a lot of the traits too. She also has a black tuft on the chest but all black toes. She also has very faint tabby markings
@@pinheadlarry2921 ah, that is very interesting and thank you for sharing. I just love this cat so much. She's smart as a whip and cute as hell.
Bombay cat should be totally black, including nose and foot pads. White hairs or pink nose/footpads could simply be a variation of a "domestic shorthair" that is black. It is possible to be a Bombay crossed with something else. Note that the "Bombay" breed description is "totally black" though I have a Pedigreed Bombay that is dark brown -- a fraction of Bombays reflect the look of a "sable" Burmese, which is the base breed used to develop the Bombay. I do note that cats are not particularly selective when mating, sow you may have a Bombay cross with a domestic short hair, as that might result in some white patches.
It took me five seconds to fall in love with my Bombay kitten. He's the most affectionate cat I've ever encountered/known (and I grew up with 4 cats, two female and 2 male). He's a velcro kitty and just wants to be with me anywhere. His name is Cricket.
My brother and I found a stray female Bombay cat with golden eyes when we were in elementary school. About 55 years ago.
How the female Bombay cat was described in this video thats how our cats was.
I have a 14 month old male Bombay. I lost both of my dogies this year, and my grandson gifted him to me. Someone had put him in the woods at 4 weeks old. I did not know what a Bombay was. I knew he was different from any other cat I have had. I started researching, sure enough he is a gorgeous Bombay. His name is Yaya, so in love !❤
I adopted a bonded brother and sister in 2010. This video is completely and absolutely spot on. I will always miss my black beauties.
My Nyxie girl was the best - a true Diva but loving and affectionate; miss her terribly 😢
i saw a black kitten outside our pathway near our house.Its so small maybe 3-4 day old that time when i adopt that stray kitten.After 2days his eyes began to open.We named him Sage a male cat and only knew it was a bombay cat when i watched videos about black cat and their characteristics.He is fun to be with,very playful and so funny aqnd smart too.thats why our family loves him very much.He always makes me happy.thankful for having such a good cat.
Bombay male owner and he is the best . I have 5cats and Bombay is the best❤
My rescued stray turns out to be a Bombay (at least a high percentage mix!), and the smartest and overall, best cat I've ever had.
BEAUTIFUL. ELEGANT CATS, VERY SMART AND HAS A GREAT TEMPERMENT. LOVE THEM !
For me, (maybe this can't be generalized as it's only a one cat experience) an interesting behavior was that my male Bombay cat maintained its weight throughout its life. i.e. the Bombay seems to *_not overeat_* , and kept its youthful thin body even with age.
thats great!
My lovely little Bombay girl is called Agatha. I’ve taught her to fetch and bring balls, among other things. Didn’t do it with treats either. She just wanted to do it. She’s amazing. 💕🐈⬛👽
My Bombay girl Este also plays fetch!
My male Bombay straight chillin 24/7
I love this!! So cute! Where would I purchase a Bombay kitten??
I adopted a female Bombay from a shelter. They didn't know she was a Bombay, but it was obvious as she got older.
She is the most intelligent cat I have ever seen. She loves to play, run zoomies, play cat games on RUclips and sleep with me on my pillow.
I got a Bombay girl , almost 2 years now found her under a dumpster behind the dominos I was working at , the sweetest girl ever , loves to play , is a hip baby but also very very independent but if dads gone too long she lets me know for sure 😂 she’s very cautious with others but will literally sleep on my head it’s so funny how she’s night and day whenever company is around
I have one smart as heck those cats
I disagree I have black female Bombay her name is midnight she is way more affectionate, and welcoming and loves cuddles. I agree on the size and the independence but very easy to train to keep off the counters it depends on the cat's personalities
its funny how my midnight is the opposite
I pretty much agree with everything you said. My two girls came from a litter of four females and one male. The mother was feral, but socialized enough to bring her entire litter to my apartment when they were about a month old. Why she chose me to be their dad, I have no idea. Today I look at it as a gift from God. One by one, three of them returned to the street, but when I look at the two who stayed with me, my heart fills with joy. They strike the perfect ballance: independent when they want to be, and affection when they want to be. I let them choose. Life is good...
😺 good morning all 😽 I have a Bombay name Felix the Flash because he so quick one of his favorite things to lay on his back to show his belly he have one small spot by dong a do but one thing about Flash don't want to be held😺😺
Haha good name!
My Bombay hates being held too. Only I hold him the right way.
After a lifetime of Siamese (mostly Seal Point) cats, I obtained two Bombay cats about 5 years ago. Brother and sister (both neutered) from the same litter. While I've long been aware that cat personalities are, indeed, "personal" and can vary significantly from "breed characteristics" (none of my various Siamese were the same), I was puzzled at some of the differences between the male and female Bombay that allow me to live with them. This video nailed it. The male is rather laid back while the female is always just a bit "suspicious" about everything. The Bombays do seem to need much more attention than my previous cats, and I might call it "needy" at times. The two cats get along quite well (only occasional spats over the "primo" spot in my lap while watching TV in bed). They are very talkative, at times. (Weirdly, after "lights out" they (most often the female) will go to the far end of the house and "yowl" a whole bunch. I call and then they come back to the bedroom, often "talking" all the way.) Since we're retired (and home with them a lot) they do exhibit some anxiety when we go out for a couple hours -- but they're calmer if I make sure to "say goodby" before leaving. While relatively trainable, they are not as "practically smart" as most of my Siamese -- e.g. they can push a mostly closed door open that swings away (they push with their head), but have never figured out to open a door that swings toward them by grabbing with a paw -- a skill that every one of the Siamese exhibited.They are VERY sociable and enjoy when a visitor comes in to the house -- indeed the Cable Guy asked for help when they both were getting in his way when he was connecting up some new equipment. (The Siamese, in similar circumstances would observe from a "safe" distance.)
Did you address the life expectancy question? It was mentioned in the intro, but I can't find it in the video. Thanks.
My female Bombay was the best kitty ever. Yes, she was a nag, but absolutely wonderful. I miss her dearly. Cancer sucks.
I have 1 male and 1 female bombay kitties. Both are large. Lol my male Mungo is CR-AZY. We love him, but think he may be bipolar. He is ver affectionate and does rub up against us a lot, but he has a lot of "spontaneous anger" so to speak. We're afraid to get him on medication, be he would have to stay on it forever apparently.
Lol our female Stella isn't a diva... she's a princess! She's literally the sweetest animal I've ever met. She's such a sweetheart and never bites, scratches, or hisses like her brother. Mungo isn't all bad and does cuddle with us at night. He likes scratches, petting, and playing. The way the anger/violence just comes out of nowhere seems like bipolar disorder. We were hoping he'd grow out of it, but were considering the medication again...
I was adopted by a wee tiny starving female Bombay, her eyes were still baby blue even. But, her coat was super glossy pure black and she just acted like she owned the place. Once her eyes changed, i knew she was special. copper around the outside fading to gold inside! The vet said that I should get her DNA tested. Inky Stinky doesn't need any test, she's just fine no matter what. Oh yeah, she's like one of those mad cap Savanah cats, mad athletic!
I think my cat is part bombay. Her mom has the funny bug looking eyes, she was found outside and gave birth as soon as they brought her inside. We’re assuming the dad is a tabby since our cat has very very very faint tabby lines. My kitty has a more “normal” shaped head and face.
I was lucky to get a bombay cat as a kitten hes now 5 1/2 yrs old and neutered with/ shots boy is he a handsome sleek playful and loveable and a cuddle bug hes huge and muscular and very very very heavy love him to pieces
We had a male who just showed up at our house and adopted us! I miss him everyday
I have a male his name is Sunny, and he is also a Cat Burglar! He stole my 14 Karen gold bracelet with chocolate diamonds and. I couldn't find it for 3 weeks! He was keeping it for himself under the bed! I happened to see a little gold that's how I found it!!! ❤❤❤Only he could get away with this!
Oh my god I was hoping the males would be less needy.
I have a little Male house panther he thinks he's hunting me. But his little theeth are so small it really cute now he thinks he can take me down. He my frist Male cat. I had a female bombay cat for 13 years before she passed away. House Panthers rule
My female bombay is very sociable and pretty much loves everyone even strangers
Have one male and a female Bombay cat, and it's seems to be the opposite the female follows me around more and loves to cuddle up next to me way more to sleep. Not sayng that my male is bad it seems to be more reserve and do more independent than my female. Both are great to be around and fun. Female attacks my arm for playtime but both are gentle in the playing with me. They both have a wimpy mellow quiet meow that they hardly do. Hard to get mad at them as cats do what cats do. They both found me the same day in my apartment complex and followed me to my apartment. They must've been from the same litter and abandoned. Wirh the way they look and act with each other they must've been abandoned and from the same litter and ate siblings.
My cat Onyx looks like a Bombay but she's not but she don't have any tents or no different colors in her at all there's not a speck of water speck of gray or nothing on her and when she's laying in the sun she has black in front of the window
Lost my Bombay girl of 16 years! She was the Best!
Sable Burmese female cats are similar to Bombay females. Burmese males are also super cuddly sweet boys. I am planning on getting a Bombay male and Platinum Burmese female in the near future. 😊 Platinum Burmese cats are both super cuddle regardless of biological sex.
Had one thirty years back. Now I have a Burmese male and about to get a female Bombay for him; needs company
I so much want a Bombay cat as my next companion however knowing that they are so close to their owners how would they deal with someone who has to go to work
Toy's string and butt pats or else he/she will be crackhead and maybe salty
I thought potty training was built in my kitten went in the litter as soon as I poured it she understood the assignment without instructions best baby ever
My female bombay is very affectionate and social lol!
wonderful cats! i love my sweet little Bombay girl
Wonderful
And I do call him a little black panther
We have a male. He is so easy going. Not bothered by loud noises like power tools. Not bothered by dogs stomping all over them and biting their head. Doesn't even flinch when you flick water in it's face. The ultimate zero fucks given cat
I have a male Bombay cat of 8 weeks. He is awesome 🤩
I have a male and a female. The male listens and is very affectionate. The female moves if I try to pet her. She doesn’t purr.
❤ Oh and Yes my kitty is a Bombay!💖❤️♥️
Makes sense why I have 2 long bois still love my cats
my female black bombay is very affectionate with me and has a great temperament she does have a great balance and yes she is on her own terms . but she has very close with me
My girl loves other kitty's. Other people not so much. And yes...antics aplenty
What’s the name of the music/song playing?
Mine is a 17lb male. Best cat ever❤
I love my 5yr old bombay boy he has to demand my attention and greets me as soon as I walk through the front door
This is my Kizzy Josette.
Is there a deference between a black Bombay cat to a regular black cat ?
Bombays are very sleek and shiny, with a black nose, black whiskers and black paw pads. They are extremely dense in muscle, which you will notice when you pick them up--MUCH heavier than they look lol! Other black cats can have pink or lavender paws/noses, and different color whiskers. Bombays tend to have very round eyes compared to regular black cats, and their eyes are copper colored.
@@2rueLIFE My ordinary black male cat is not a Bombay, but he is very sleek and shiny black almost like a seal and his nose whiskers and paw pads are black not pink or another color at all. And he has extremely dense muscles. The other kittens in the litter looked like full Simese but the mother was a tabby.
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 that is so cute!😍the main difference with black siamese and bombays is that when in the sun, you can definitely see the black siamese will shine a very dark brown, while bombays will still be black in the light♥️
@@2rueLIFE thanks for the information.! Is there such thing as a black Siamese?
@@2rueLIFE he’s napping right now in the sun. He still looks like he has black fur instead of brown. 🌞
I miss my Bombay ❤ he is father of the fur babies that I have
Owned them before its True with both!
Please Cat Distribution System, I desperately need a mini panther
The cat's in the pics had white whiskers are they really true Bombay?
My cat has black whiskers along with the black fur and black paw pads and golden colored eyes. To me, that's the mark of a true Bombay cat.
i have 3 totally awesome!!!
HI I JUST AQUIRE A BOMBAY FEMALE CAT HER NAME IS LUNA SHE IS SO CUTE AND SWEET SHE STILL SMALL NOT A YEAR YET ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Are you sure of that😂?I have a male who is a troublemaker he doesn't like to be touched he doesn't give peace to the other. 2 brothers have a female personality but we love him❤
Bombay cats are only from certified pedigree breeders, which are very rare now. You cannot find bombay cats from shelters, pet stores, or strays from the streets. If you do, they are black domesticated short haired cats. There are way too many misinformation in the internet about what bombay cats are. If you paid roughly $2,000-$5,000, than you definitely have a Bombay cat because breeders will sell them that price.