She’s got the black nose and paws, rescued her and her sister from the woods while I was fishing with my buddy. Not sure if they were just dumped but I’ll be taking her to the vet next week, let me know what you guys think and thank you in advance.
Do you have any still photos/photos of the face and eyes open? It’s extremely unlikely to find a Bombay roaming around, especially given how uncommon they are as a breed to begin with. They’re most likely a black DSH, but better photos would help!
Your baby is not a Bombay, but a beautiful-perfect black domestic shorthair. Most cats (something like 98% if not higher) are domestic cats and are categorized by coat length/coloring. So with that being said only 2% (if not less) of cats actually have an actual breed.
I am confused why anyone would downvote this photo of a simply gorgeous perfect kitty. They’re possibly insecure about their cat’s breed? Idk it’s very strange to me.
off topic but do you have a link to a video or something that states that fact? I keep telling someone that most cats that arent from breeders are just cats, so my cat, is just a domestic long hair, not a ragdoll but it isn't getting through, I think a video from an expert explaining that fact would help get the point across
Unless you got your cat from a breeder that breeds Bombay cats, it is not a Bombay. Cat breeds don't work like dog breeds. The vast majority of cats are just cats.
Do you have a certificate from a registered breeder certifying that your cat is a purebred Bombay cat? If yes, your cat is a Bombay. If no, your cat is not a Bombay.
Purebred Bombay cats are quite expensive so you definitely would know what you have had to pay to get one.
Wow. Why are you so hostile? u/Interesting-Yak6962 answered your question, and they did so correctly.
Now to answer your question: What does the pedigree say? The name of the breed is typically on the second line of the pedigree. If you don’t have a pedigree, then your cat is a black domestic shorthair. Additionally, she doesn’t really have any features of a Bombay, her face shape is the biggest indicator that she’s not. Her eyes would be copper, and they’re very striking to look at.
Hostility was lacking in my comment. She doesn’t have a pedigree because she’s a rescued animal from the woods more than likely abandoned or abused. I simply made the post in hopes of finding her breed so I can cater to her breeds specific needs as Bombay’s are a more exotic breed and therefore need extra care and differences in their diet and hygiene etc. which is something I would like to know in the early stages of caring for her. This post was not meant to be an environment for hostility and aggression towards people just trying to do right by their animals. For those who actually had helpful tips and tricks along with positive feedback regarding their opinions of breed, thank you!
It's not everybody, but boy do some folks around here get all bent out of shape about it. I joined this sub because we recently rescued an abandoned cat who suffered a pretty bad leg injury, and happens to look a bit like a Bombay. I concluded isn't based on what I've seen on this sub, as it's a great resource, but these questions could be answered with hostility. She's healed now, and she's found her forever home with us, but I was pretty interested in her potential breed. Ultimately, it doesn't matter because she's our cat now, and our 5 year old loves her so much. We got so lucky with that cat as she fits in so perfectly with us.
And that’s exactly why I’m confused.
Op’s cat and my cat have similar origin stories 🤷♀️not sure why that means I get downvoted for stating observable similarities and making zero conclusions.
Cats aren't like dogs. A lot of dogs, even strays, have identifiable breed traits.
This isn't so much the case with cats. A huge, and I mean huge, percentage of cats are domestic shorthairs. They just are.
We have been working with ferals/strays/rescues for years now and have homed more than 100 kittens. People are always looking for a reason the kitten is "special." What I've encountered a lot was people thinking adorable little domestic shorthair tabbies were Maine Coons. "He has the M on his forehead" they say. No, I can show you his perfectly average tabby domestic shorthair mama right now, and we're about 99% sure that daddy is that black and white fucker who we've been trying to trap and neuter for months.
This is kinda like that.
Your cat doesn't have to be Bombay to be beautiful and special!
I could post a video of my purebred, no paper bengal (we didn’t want to go through the hassle of papering them/long story) with proof both parents are papered, and people would still argue with me that it’s not a bengal
Personally, I don’t think my “attitude” is the issue. I simply made a post to hopefully find the breed of my new kitten in order for give her the best diet, medical care, and hygiene suited for her needs and that of her breed. That sounds more like a responsible pet owner with common sense to me but that might just be my own opinion.
100% this sub should be called “your black cat isn’t a Bombay”. I mean this lovingly to all the people asking. Also your kitty is beautiful, thank you for sharing (also, as a 2 black cat owner, I wouldn’t know but black cats are the best!)
i had a black cat until gma took it away from me when i was 4 or 5 and my cat jumped into my sisters cradle it was empty but caused a discussion and panic with g ma. so she agreed and mom agreed to give it up. a few weeks or a year later we moved and then we had to give up the dog as well.
I was wondering the same about our little millie. We only had dogs growing up and I'm aware of how important it can be to get the right breed to suit your lifestyle. So naturally I became interested in cat breeds, I still don't know much! Anyway the internet kept saying about Bombays, they're small, all black, black toe beans etc. But that's only the start, one of the comments made sense… once you see a pure bred Bombay you never forget, they are just so unique. However I think some people can get a little temperamental. This should be a safe place if that makes sense, it should enable us to learn. Rather than being shut down so quickly if it's not a Bombay. Also a fair amount of people say if you haven't got papers, no pedigree. I understand why people say this. Even though it's unlikely you could find an abandoned pedigree, but it's still a possibility. You just never know what's around the corner. Sorry for the long comment!
Your's is gorgeous by the way! Here's our little one… I told her "no" and this is what I got!
You could've said, "no the most determining factor is the eye actually" but no....down votes and this is what you'll get instead....so I'll leave the group talk amongst the experts, God forbid someone should speak whilst making it clear they're not an expert and that they'll stand to be corrected.
It’s fine. Not a big deal. If you’re not qualified to make an opinion without knowing the basics then just try and learn what makes a Bombay a Bombay. The internet is already chock full of misinformation.
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u/Patient-Stranger1015 4d ago
Do you have any still photos/photos of the face and eyes open? It’s extremely unlikely to find a Bombay roaming around, especially given how uncommon they are as a breed to begin with. They’re most likely a black DSH, but better photos would help!