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Quick Takeaways
📏Medium size breed from United States
🐾12–16 years years average lifespan
🏠Great for apartment living
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Low grooming maintenance
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span12–16 years
🌍OriginUnited States
🧥Coat GroupVelour
📏SizeMedium
🍼Litter Size3-5 kittens
⚖️Weight2.7-5.4 kg
About Bombay
✨ Fun Facts About Bombay
- 💡The Bombay was deliberately bred to resemble a miniature black panther.
- 💡Its striking copper or gold eyes contrast dramatically with its jet-black coat.
Is Bombay Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✔Great for apartment living
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✔Low grooming maintenance
✔Gets along well with other pets
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
Very High
⚡ Energy Level
High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Low
🏠 Apt. Friendly
High
🎾 Playfulness
Very High
🐈 Social Life
High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Moderate
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Low
🎓 Trainability
High
🧠 Intelligence
Very High
🦊 Prey Drive
Moderate
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Bombay bred to look like a panther?▾
Yes, breeder Nikki Horner specifically aimed for a "mini panther" look in the 1950s.
Is the Bombay affectionate?▾
Very — it is highly people-oriented and often described as dog-like in its loyalty.
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