The Bombay is a medium-size cat, well-balanced, friendly, alert, and outgoing; muscular and having a surprising weight for their size. Their body and tail is usually of medium length, their head rounded with medium-sized, wide-set ears, a moderate nose stop, which is visible, large rounded wide-set eyes.

The breed is develop by Nikki Horner, a breeder from Louisville, Kentucky, who, starting in 1958, attempted to create a breed of cat that resembled a miniature black panther.
The breed was officially recognize and register by the Cat Fanciers’ Association in 1970
and The International Cat Association in 1979.
Bombay is a beautiful little panther with shiny black coat and gold eyes. Cats have medium size of body, but very good musculature.
They are easy communicating with children and other pets.