A daily petting session is a must for any Bombay. In the late s, American breeders desired a cat that had the structure and appearance of the Burmese but wanted the cat to be a deep, glossy, patent leather black. Hopefully, this breed would remind one of the Indian Black Leopard. To this end, a breeding program began using the Burmese and a black American Shorthair with bright, copper eyes. The resulting cat was named the Bombay to remind people of the Black Leopard, which she actually does resemble.
The Bombay was recognized for the show bench in the late s. While still not common, Bombays are crowd pleasers at every show where they are exhibited. Select Your Region. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Youtube. As used herein, denotes registered trademark status in the U. Your use of this site is subject to the terms of our Legal Statement. About our Ads. Cookie Consent Tool.
Belgium - Belgique. Brazil - Brasil. Canada English. Costa Rica. Croatia - Hrvatska. Denmark - Danmark. Finland - Suomi. A healthy Balinese cat can reach the age of 18 to 22 years old. Ragdoll is a relatively new cat breed that can only dated back to early s. Ragdoll cat has long silky fur similar to Persian cat. Just as its name suggests, Ragdoll cat is easy-going and can become limp when you pick it up, just like a ragdoll. Ragdoll is friendly, even with the strangers.
Also, he is laidback, gentle and loves to lounge. It prefers indoor life and not fond of climbing. Despite its soft looking, it is actually a tough and healthy breed that can live up to years.
The official record of the oldest living cat holder is a year-old Burmese cat. The average lifespan of Burmese cats is 18 to 25 years and that is certainly much longer than most of the cats. Burmese cats are often being confused with Birman cats. Burmese cats are medium-sized cat breed, while Birman cats are a large breed with stocky look. Another obvious distinction is that Burmese cats have short coat whereas Birman cats have silky medium-long fur. Burmese cats are energetic, playful and people-friendly.
They adore children and ideal to own as family pet. Life expectancy for each breeds above is just for your reference. In fact, any cats can live a long life as long as it is carefully tended. Provide your cat with nutritional diet. Visit your vet regularly for a check-up. Always keep your cat indoor to prevent it from exposing to threats and risk.
While indoor cats can live up to 10 to 15 years, outdoor cats lives a dramastically shorter lives with an average of 2 to 5 years. Quality pet care can extend your feline's life.
All cats have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit diseases. Any breeder who claims that her breed has no health or genetic problems is either lying or is not knowledgeable about the breed. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy HCM is the most common form of heart disease in cats. It causes thickening hypertrophy of the heart muscle.
An echocardiogram can confirm whether a cat has HCM. Avoid breeders who claim to have HCM-free lines. No one can guarantee that their cats will never develop HCM. Bombays that will be bred should be screened for HCM, and cats identified with HCM should be removed from breeding programs.
Do not buy a kitten whose parents have not been tested for this disease. It is always wise to buy from a breeder who provides a written health guarantee. Keeping a Bombay at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to protect his overall health. Make the most of your preventive abilities to help ensure a healthier cat for life. The Bombay has a short coat with hair that is shiny and fine and sheds little.
The coat is easy to groom with weekly brushing. The only other grooming the Bombay needs is regular nail trimming, usually weekly, and ear cleaning only if the ears look dirty. Use a gentle cleanser recommended by your veterinarian.
Brush the teeth frequently with a vet-approved pet toothpaste for good overall health and fresh breath. Start brushing, nail trimming and teeth brushing early so your kitten becomes accepting of this activity. You want your Bombay to be happy and healthy so you can enjoy your time with him, so do your homework before you bring him home. Choose a breeder who has performed the health certifications necessary to screen out genetic health problems to the extent that is possible, as well as one who raises kittens in the home.
Kittens who are isolated can become fearful and skittish and may be difficult to socialize later in life. Red flags include kittens always being available, multiple litters on the premises, having your choice of any kitten, and the ability to pay online with a credit card. Those things are convenient, but they are almost never associated with reputable breeders.
Disreputable breeders and unhealthy catteries can be hard to distinguish from reliable operations. Put at least as much effort into researching your kitten as you would into choosing a new car or expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run. Be patient. Depending on what you are looking for, you may have to wait six months or more for the right kitten to be available. Our cat care articles, tips and fun facts, delivered to your inbox.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Predicting Life Expectancy. Happily, the Bombay cat life expectancy is quite good overall! Bombay cat lifespan Depending on who you ask, a Bombay cat can live anywhere from 12 to upwards of 20 years.
The Bombay cat is considered to be one of the healthiest cat breeds overall. But no cat breed is immune to health issues, especially as your cat ages. Bombay cat health issues The Bombay cat is a relatively new purebred cat breed that arose in the s. Her goal was to produce a cat that looked like a panther, and she succeeded admirably! To get this unique cat breed, Ms.
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