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Bombay cats, or simply Bombays, can be purchased in Russian or foreign clubs and nurseries. Bombays are also sold by private owners who do not have official permission to breed this breed of cats, but still do it accidentally or planned.
A Bombay kitten is inexpensive compared to many other breeds. Private owners sell Bombays for an average of 5-7 thousand rubles, and the cost of kittens in nurseries starts from 20,000 rubles. In clubs, the minimum price threshold is slightly lower - 15-17 thousand rubles. The cost of kittens varies depending on their age, appearance, level and location of the club or nursery.
Nurseries and clubs provide a full package of documents for kittens sold, and also vaccinate kittens (according to age). Kittens sold by private individuals are mostly of unconfirmed origin, so there may be unpleasant surprises. When buying a kitten from a foreign cattery, you should make sure to book it in advance and think about how to deliver the Bombay.
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What information and documents must a Bombay breeder provide?
Breeders do not have a regulated list of information that they are required to provide to their customers. However, not only conscience, but also competition among Bombay breeders provokes them to qualitatively inform clients about everything that concerns the chosen kitten, thereby providing not only a high-quality “product”, but also a high-quality service. This will undoubtedly benefit buyers.
It is worth noting that persons who sell Bombays without documents, that is, kittens resulting from illegal mating, rarely provide useful information about the pets, since they simply do not know it. According to the new standards, nursery staff must have a “zoological” education, so they can provide complete information about cats and give professional recommendations on care and maintenance. Pedigree kittens must have a certificate, which the owners can then independently exchange for a pedigree (for a fee) and a veterinary passport.
In addition to clubs and nurseries, there are also breeders, but when purchasing a kitten from them, be careful and attentive - many of them do not breed legally. You can buy a Bombay cat from such a private person cheaper, but there is always some risk - whether it is really a purebred kitten, whether it has had all the vaccinations. Be sure to ask for documents about them - otherwise there is a possibility that an unscrupulous nursery or breeder included payment for vaccinations in the price of a Bombay cat, but in fact did not provide vaccinations. This is not only an unpleasant loss of money, but also very dangerous for the health of the animal. Many purebred kittens are predisposed to various diseases at an early age.
How not to make a mistake when choosing a furry friend?
Experts will tell you that breeding and selling Bombay cats is not a very profitable business, since they usually have few kittens in a litter, and the cats themselves are somewhat lazier than representatives of other breeds, so mating does not always end successfully. But the black Bombay cat is very beautiful, so there will always be many who want to have such a panther at home, despite all the difficulties. In addition, she will become a faithful and devoted friend to all family members, although she will choose one person as the “main” owner, like a dog.
If you decide to buy a Bombay cat, spend time not only looking at photos of the breed and reading reviews about it, but also about nurseries and breeders in order to choose the best place for you in terms of price and quality where you will buy a kitten. Usually you can choose your future pet at a very early age, but take it home no earlier than 3-4 months, so that the pet is already old enough and independent. Buying a living creature is a responsible process, so try to approach it with all seriousness, after consulting with all family members.
Bombay cat personality
In the sixties of the last century they wrote that this cat is a dream. She is affectionate and sociable, patiently endures all the encroachments of the kids, and if she is completely unbearable, she simply walks away from brewing conflicts.
These are not the animals that will leave you with red cuts and abrasions all over your hands.
They prefer a cozy, warm place at home to long walks. If they are forced to be alone most of the time, then it is better to have two pets at once, otherwise they will get bored.
In general, we can say about it that it is a Velcro cat, since it has a funny feature of following its owner everywhere.
Conditions of detention
It is necessary to provide your pet with a large number of toys, otherwise he will play with everything that he thinks is comfortable.
You should also provide a secluded sleeping place, because sometimes he still needs privacy.
A daytime bed should be set up in a place where the pet will be able to see everyone and everything, and also sleep comfortably while lounging. Bombays love warmth and can easily catch cold from drafts.
Care
It is enough to comb the animal several times a week with a rubber glove.
Eyes may often water. Wipe them with a cotton swab containing special preparations, although some breeders make do with regular tea.
Breed Features
Bombay cat kittens have the interesting property of growing up quickly.
Puberty occurs between six months and nine months, although full physical development is completed only by two years.
Breeding work
Cat lovers call Bombay cats black pearls for their beauty, exclusivity and high value. And breeders are doing everything possible to preserve and improve this wonderful breed - very strict requirements are set for breeding Bombay cats.
Nuances of breeding
The first thing that felinologists pay attention to when selecting a parent pair for breeding work is the guaranteed absence of hereditary diseases in the lines of both producers. Now it is possible to do genetic tests for various pathologies in a timely manner, thereby eliminating risks for future offspring
In particular, we can talk about such a dangerous defect as the Burmese head defect, the manifestation of which leads to the complete or partial loss of entire litters. Carriers of lethal genes are clearly removed from breeding.
The main difficulty of breeding work is the low sexual activity of animals of this breed, as well as the small number of litters produced. In all other respects, reproductive processes in Bombay cats occur in the same way as in other domestic cats. The future parents are brought together on the groom's territory, on the second to fifth days of the bride's estrus. If the cat was absent, the mating is repeated in the next heat.
Intimate acquaintance takes place on the territory of the groom, where he feels confident
It is highly desirable that the expectant mother’s pregnancy does not resolve before the required 65 days. Premature Bombay babies are born weakened, their nervous system is not properly formed and the sucking reflex is poorly developed. Consult your veterinarian about the feeding habits of your cat at all stages of pregnancy - in the first half, toxicosis and insufficient weight gain occur quite often.
Two weeks before the expected birth, equip your pet with a secluded and comfortable nest so that the cat has time to get used to it.
And be sure to be present at the birth - Bombay cats are extremely attached to their owners, it is very important for them that you are nearby at such an important moment
Questions of sterilization and castration
If you are not ready to professionally engage in breeding work - and with the Bombay breed, breeding can be done either seriously or very seriously, and nothing else - it is better to spay or neuter your pet. This will save your nerves and the animal’s health.
The optimal age for surgery is about eight months. It is better and more reliable to carry out the operation not at home, but in a good veterinary clinic, and then, under the supervision of a veterinarian, implement all the rehabilitation processes necessary in this case.
Health
Due to the fact that this feline is artificially bred, it has a number of genetic diseases. From the American Smoothhair, he inherited a heart disease - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is expressed by fainting.
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Due to the peculiarities of the structure of the skull, part of the litter is discarded, and some are simply drowned, due to the so-called “Burmese maxillofacial defect”. This is due to the fact that even at the embryonic stage their bones do not form correctly.
They also experience problems with the eyes and gums.
These facts must be taken into account by future owners who want to seriously engage in breeding these mustachioed comrades. It is worth visiting the veterinarian more often.Despite everything, they live 15-20 years.
Tips for choosing a kitten
It is better to buy a fully formed 16-week-old Bombay, since up to this age kittens have blue eyes and brown coat color. It is simply impossible to guess what they will become. For this reason, exhibition specimens are purchased closer to the age of 5-6 months.
- Preference should be given to specialized nurseries, where the pet receives all the necessary documents (including a veterinary passport with vaccinations and birth certificate).
- Private breeders often turn out to be unscrupulous people who claim that their Bombay kittens have a pedigree, but in fact they turn out to be ordinary yard cats.
- No less attention should be paid to external indicators: the ears should be clean, the eyes should be clear, the tail should be even, without kinks, the coat should have a satin sheen, the kitten should be active in play.
Be prepared for the fact that this is a “companion” who will always be close to his breeder. If you like loneliness, it is better to give preference to another breed.
Origin
The breed was bred in the last century by an American named Nicky Horner. She crossed the American Shorthair and Burmese cats, and after 4 generations she developed a stable breed of miniature panthers, which she named by analogy with the habitat of their older brothers.
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The Bombayka was first recognized in the USA in 1958, and only 23 years later it was allowed to participate in the felinological exhibition under the auspices of the CFA.
Advantages and disadvantages
Depending on the breed, each cat is individual. In addition, price, care features and other factors influence the decision about whether to buy an animal. The future owner needs to carefully consider his choice, taking into account the pros and cons of the breed.
One of the advantages is the beautiful appearance of the Bombay - a miniature panther will live in the house. At the same time, you will not need to constantly collect wool around the apartment, since the animal practically does not shed. An easy-going character and the ability to learn will help discipline the cat, and it will not jump on the table, cause mischief, or ignore the tray.
Representatives of the breed are undemanding when it comes to care and nutrition, so even a busy person can own a Bombay.
The only negative aspect that can be highlighted is fraud, which is often encountered when selling Bombays. Sometimes people offer offspring from yard black cats, presenting the kittens as representatives of the Bombay breed. Therefore, it is better to purchase a purebred kitten from a nursery. If, nevertheless, you have your eye on an animal based on an ad, it is better to study the reviews about the seller.
Description of the breed
The Bombay cat is accepted by most felinological associations: WCF, CFA, ACF, ACFA and TICA.
Breed standards:
- head: wide, short and rounded;
- ears: medium, set wide, with rounded tips;
- eyes: from light to rich honey color, set wide, large, round;
- body: muscular, flexible, medium size;
- paws: medium size, round;
- tail: medium long and thick, with a rounded tip;
- coat: black, short, shiny, dense;
- character: soft, affectionate, friendly;
- voice: pleasant, soft.
Coat color
The color of a real Bombay should be jet black. Light hairs and spots are not allowed. The Bombay cat in the photo is painted black from ears to paws. The pads on the paws and nose should also be black. The presence of sable shine is important. The eye color is always copper. Let's say the iris has a golden hue. The Bombay cat of the British subspecies may have green eyes.
Interesting!
A Bombay cat can have other colors if it was bred by crossing with American shorthair breeds of marble color (in Russia, in Moscow there are simply no black American shorthair cats). The result is a ticked color, as in the photo below. Recently, pets with different colors have begun to be bred more and more often.
Bombay cat photo
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