Is a cat breed bred betweenAmerican shorthair catwithBurmese catby Nikki Horner – an American breeder. In 1958, he conducted research and bred this cat breed and failed many times. It seemed like everything was in the past, but difficulties did not make it difficult for this person, and in 1965 a Bombay cat appeared. was first successfully bred and then recognized by the international cat association in 1979. The name Bombay cat was given to them by Nikki Horner based on the Bombay port of India because this was the first place to discover When he created the black panther, he wanted the cat he studied to leave a special mark in the same way the world first learned about the black panther. Up to now, this cat breed has been popular around the world and received a lot of love from everyone. It’s a pity that when Nikki Horner passed away in 1995, the Bombay cat was still not as famous as it is now.

Hybridized from the American short-haired black cat, the Bombay cat also retains its fur characteristics. They have pure black, short, smooth, shiny fur… at a glance, the Bombay cat is quite similar to a Burmese cat andblue-eyed russian catbut more muscular, longer legs, and a slightly longer torso. Although they look quite petite and adorable, when you hold them, you will see that they are heavier than they look thanks to their toned muscles and quite heavy bones. Adult males can weigh more than 6kg and females about 3 to 5 kg. It is no coincidence that the Bombay cat is called the black leopard or Black Mamba because when you put pictures of these two animals next to each other, you will see that they have strange similarities, as if the Bombay cat is a miniature version of the newspaper. so black. However, the sad thing is that the Bombay cat’s lifespan is a bit low, only about 9 to more than 10 years while other cat species have a lifespan mostly over 15 years.

A very special thing about Bombay cats is that they are very gentle and almost never scratch anyone, completely contrary to what people think about them, perhaps the name little black panther has made people misunderstand about them. Bombay cats and believe that their personalities are as wild and fierce as black panthers, but Bombay cats are very peaceful and gentle, never causing trouble with other animals, so they can live in harmony with them. other animals if you have them. But the Bombay cat resemblesKhao Manee catIt’s quite mischievous and curious, so sometimes it will play with objects in the house, so you should buy it more toys or spend time with it so it doesn’t get bored and go find things to play with.

How to care for Bombay cats

Regarding eating, Bombay cats can eat many things from commercially available canned food or your leftovers. In general, they are quite easy to raise and are not picky eaters. You can feed it chicken, beef, fish, pork and some vegetables,… but be careful not to feed it hot or too greasy food to avoid your cat getting sick.

WithSiamese cat, they have short and smooth fur so they don’t shed too much so brushing doesn’t need to happen as often as other cats. As for bathing, you only need to bathe once a month or if you prefer. For cleanliness, once every 2 weeks, but if you are very clean, you can bathe more often. After bathing, combine nail trimming, cleaning ears and nose, wiping eyes, etc. Although Bombay cats are gentle and almost do not scratch. scratch someone, but keep its nails trimmed to avoid having too long nails and causing injuries when the cat rubs its eyes or scratches an itch. Just like us, we humans don’t often scratch anyone, right? Cutting your nails is a good thing to do.

Because they have quite good resistance, Bombay cats rarely suffer from minor diseases or even almost no diseases at all, so you will feel secure when raising them, but you also need to take them for regular check-ups from time to time. Get fully vaccinated, prevention is better than cure, right?

Reproduction

These cats have a relatively similar breeding history as most breedsTabby cat,Sphynx catniceArabic cat. The average lifespan of this cat breed is quite high, usually lasting from 12 to 16 years. They usually begin the reproductive process when they are 1 year old and end at 8 years old. During her lifetime, a mother cat can give birth to 6-8 litters. These cats usually give birth to about 4 – 6 kittens per litter. These cats take care of their children very well. They often spend most of their time playing with kittens. During the breeding period, remember to pay attention to feeding your cat adequate nutrition so that both mother cat and kittens are healthy. In addition, the cat’s nest also needs to be kept warm and reinforced. You can add pillows or blankets to form a round ball like a pothole for them to lie on.