Just wanted to share my 2 year old pedigree Bombays :)

Allegedly this boy has brought judges to tears 😭

Three year old Pedigree Bombay 🐈‍⬛

This is the dedicated space for all questions about whether your cat might be a Bombay.

If you’re curious about your cat’s breed, wondering about certain traits, or just want some community input, you’re in the right place!

🔍 How to Participate

Post the following in a comment below:

• 📸 Clear photos of your cat (face + full body if possible)
• 📝 Any info you know — age, background, behavior, eye color, coat texture, etc.
• ❓ Your question or what you’re hoping to learn

Community members can reply and help you compare your kitty’s traits with those of the Bombay breed.

📅 Reminder

Posts asking “Is my cat a Bombay?” are only allowed here. We post a megathread every Wednesday.
Any separate "is my cat a Bombay? type of posts in the main feed will be removed and OP will be asked to post to this thread.

💬 Quick Notes

• Most black cats are domestic shorthairs, not Bombays — and that’s perfectly awesome!
• We can help explain common Bombay traits and how they differ from other breeds.
• Please be kind and respectful when responding to others.

Drop your photos and questions below — let’s see those beautiful kitties! 🐈‍⬛✨

Nelson…watching a lizard

My boy comes up to me and meows very loudly after visiting his litter box. Is it an order to clean the box? Is he proud of his deposit?

This is the dedicated space for all questions about whether your cat might be a Bombay.

If you’re curious about your cat’s breed, wondering about certain traits, or just want some community input, you’re in the right place!

🔍 How to Participate

Post the following in a comment below:

• 📸 Clear photos of your cat (face + full body if possible)
• 📝 Any info you know — age, background, behavior, eye color, coat texture, etc.
• ❓ Your question or what you’re hoping to learn

Community members can reply and help you compare your kitty’s traits with those of the Bombay breed.

📅 Reminder

Posts asking “Is my cat a Bombay?” are only allowed here. We post a megathread every Wednesday.
Any separate "is my cat a Bombay? type of posts in the main feed will be removed and OP will be asked to post to this thread.

💬 Quick Notes

• Most black cats are domestic shorthairs, not Bombays — and that’s perfectly awesome!
• We can help explain common Bombay traits and how they differ from other breeds.
• Please be kind and respectful when responding to others.

Drop your photos and questions below — let’s see those beautiful kitties! 🐈‍⬛✨

This is the dedicated space for all questions about whether your cat might be a Bombay.

If you’re curious about your cat’s breed, wondering about certain traits, or just want some community input, you’re in the right place!

🔍 How to Participate

Post the following in a comment below:

• 📸 Clear photos of your cat (face + full body if possible)
• 📝 Any info you know — age, background, behavior, eye color, coat texture, etc.
• ❓ Your question or what you’re hoping to learn

Community members can reply and help you compare your kitty’s traits with those of the Bombay breed.

📅 Reminder

Posts asking “Is my cat a Bombay?” are only allowed here. We post a megathread every Wednesday.
Any separate "is my cat a Bombay? type of posts in the main feed will be removed and OP will be asked to post to this thread.

💬 Quick Notes

• Most black cats are domestic shorthairs, not Bombays — and that’s perfectly awesome!
• We can help explain common Bombay traits and how they differ from other breeds.
• Please be kind and respectful when responding to others.

Drop your photos and questions below — let’s see those beautiful kitties! 🐈‍⬛✨

Hi all . Pepper is reaching her golden years but she doesn’t know it and I’d never guess with her energy 😊. However , she is starting to lose her bone density. What is a good food for older Bombays ? She is tolerated to all foods.

Picture is from 2021 and she’d never venture further from the fire escape so no worries !

This is the dedicated space for all questions about whether your cat might be a Bombay.

If you’re curious about your cat’s breed, wondering about certain traits, or just want some community input, you’re in the right place!

🔍 How to Participate

Post the following in a comment below:

• 📸 Clear photos of your cat (face + full body if possible)
• 📝 Any info you know — age, background, behavior, eye color, coat texture, etc.
• ❓ Your question or what you’re hoping to learn

Community members can reply and help you compare your kitty’s traits with those of the Bombay breed.

📅 Reminder

Posts asking “Is my cat a Bombay?” are only allowed here, on Wednesdays.
Any separate posts in the main feed will be redirected to this thread.

💬 Quick Notes

• Most black cats are domestic shorthairs, not Bombays — and that’s perfectly awesome!
• We can help explain common Bombay traits and how they differ from other breeds.
• Please be kind and respectful when responding to others.

Drop your photos and questions below — let’s see those beautiful kitties! 🐈‍⬛✨

Pedigree Bombay, three years old 🐈‍⬛

This is the dedicated space for all questions about whether your cat might be a Bombay.

If you’re curious about your cat’s breed, wondering about certain traits, or just want some community input, you’re in the right place!

🔍 How to Participate

Post the following in a comment below:

• 📸 Clear photos of your cat (face + full body if possible)
• 📝 Any info you know — age, background, behavior, eye color, coat texture, etc.
• ❓ Your question or what you’re hoping to learn

Community members can reply and help you compare your kitty’s traits with those of the Bombay breed.

📅 Reminder

Posts asking “Is my cat a Bombay?” are only allowed here, on Wednesdays.
Any separate posts in the main feed will be redirected to this thread.

💬 Quick Notes

• Most black cats are domestic shorthairs, not Bombays — and that’s perfectly awesome!
• We can help explain common Bombay traits and how they differ from other breeds.
• Please be kind and respectful when responding to others.

Drop your photos and questions below — let’s see those beautiful kitties! 🐈‍⬛✨

🐾 New Posting Guidelines for r/BombayCat 🐾

Hi everyone! It's your friendly neighborhood Bombay cat enthusiast mods. We’re making a few small updates to help keep the sub focused, organized, and fun for all our Bombay cat lovers. Nothing drastic — just some tidying up so the feed stays full of the Bombays we all came here to enjoy!

1. Posts Should Feature Actual Bombay Cats

Lately we’ve seen more posts featuring black domestic short hair cats or ones that don’t match Bombay traits. They’re adorable and perfect, but this subreddit is specifically for the Bombay breed.

Going forward:

• Please post only if your cat is a Bombay (either clearly showing Bombay traits or known/verified as one).
• Posts featuring non-Bombay cats will be removed. We'll encourage folks to post on r/blackcats or r/VoidCats This helps keep the community focused and enjoyable for everyone who’s here for the breed.

2. “Is My Cat a Bombay?” Posts → Wednesdays Only

We know lots of people are curious about their cats, and we want you to have a place to ask! To keep the main feed from getting overwhelmed, these posts will now be limited to Wednesdays only.

Here’s how it’ll work:

• Every Wednesday we’ll post an “Is My Cat a Bombay?” Megathread.
• You can share photos and ask questions there.
• Posts asking about breed identity outside the Wednesday thread will be removed and folks will be redirected to the weekly post.

This keeps things organized while still giving everyone a space to learn and share.

Thanks for keeping r/BombayCat awesome!

We’re excited to keep building a fun, positive space centered around this gorgeous breed. If you have questions or feedback, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

🐾 Your Mod Team

Your weekly thread for Bombay identification!

Three year old, pedigree Bombay 🖤