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Bombay cat health issues

PoC avatarPosted on September 2, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2020

Like many purebred cats (all purebred cats?) the Bombay cat has some health issues. I am referring to genetically inherited conditions. Firstly, I will quote verbatim from what I consider to be the best book on inherited genetic diseases in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat | Tagged bombay cat, congenital disease, genetic diseases, inherited illnesses, selective breeding | Leave a reply

Jet black Bombay cat has white “eyebrows” due to thin hair above the eyes

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2020

People ask, “Why is my cat losing hair above his eyes?” The likely reason why your cat has thinning hair above his eyes is because of naturally occurring alopecia, which is not a health issue and fairly common. The thinning … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat | Tagged alopecia, bombay cat, cat fur, cat hair loss, hair loss, Hair Loss in Cats | Leave a reply

Is the Bombay Cat hypoallergenic?

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 1, 2020

No, the Bombay Cat is not hypoallergenic because no cat breed is despite what you might read on the Internet. There is nothing to suggest that the Bombay Cat is hypoallergenic. If it were it would mean that breeders had … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat | Tagged bombay cat, cat breeders, hypoallergenic cat breeds, hypoallergenic cats | Leave a reply

Black Cat Breeds

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 22, 2019

There is only one cat breed which must be black under the breed standard and this breed can be no other colour. This is the Bombay Cat. At present the Internet is slightly misleading in my view because the articles … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat | Tagged bombay cat

Cat breed black copper penny eyes

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2014 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2014

The cat breed black with copper penny eyes is the Bombay cat. People search for this cat using the words in the title to this post so I thought I’d be another website that provides the answer. I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat, Cat Breeds | Tagged black cats, bombay cat, cat photography | 10 Replies

Bombay Cat Facts For Kids

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2018

A page about the Bombay cat written in a style that I hope is suitable for children and people who like to read plain English. Visitors are free to use the text on this page. The pictures are protected and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Cat Facts, Cat Facts For Kids, Cat Fancy, Pictures of Cats | Tagged bombay cat, cat breeds, Helmi Flick, Helmi Flick cat photography, pictures of cat breeds, pictures of cats | 4 Replies

Which Breed Makes The Best Lap Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2018

The idea for this post comes from a visitor’s comment. The lady wanted to adapt a Maine Coon and she asked if they were lap cats. I said, “not really”. But as usual it does depend on the individual cat. … Continue reading →

Posted in Balinese Cat, Bombay Cat, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, Cat Facts, Exotic Shorthair, Human to cat relationship, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese | Tagged cat behavior, cat breeds, cat character, cat personality, human to cat relationship, lap cats | 10 Replies

Bombay Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2017

Introduction This is the black panther of the cat breeds. This is a “toy” black panther. Jet black with a “pleasant and distinctive voice”3. See Quick Guide Through crossing a Sable Burmese with a black American Shorthair and following up … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat, Cat Breeds | Tagged black cats, bombay cat | 10 Replies

Bombay Cat KALIENTE

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2017

Bombay Cat Kaliente — Here is a large format version of Helmi Flick’s photograph of Bombay cat, full name: VINDOURO KALIENTE OF KATSNKLAMMS The background color is discussed and chosen with the owner or the owner’s agent before the photography.The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat, Cat Breeds | Tagged bombay cat | 1 Reply

Bombay Cat PASSION

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2017

This is a Helmi Flick photograph, in larger than usual format (for the internet), of this prize winning Bombay cat PASSION; full name: Toriland Passion of Chaparral (human companions: Jeff & Heather Roberts). The photograph is strictly ©copyright Helmi Flick. … Continue reading →

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