Buyer question
How long does a Bombay live?
Our Animal Library gives the Bombay a lifespan of 12–16 years.
Source: the Bombay page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bombay in the Animal Library
The detail
A glossy, all-black cat with copper eyes, bred in the US from Burmese and black American Shorthairs. Bombays are affectionate, playful and people-focused, and they want to be where their people are.
- Origin
- United States, 1950s–60s
- Best fit
- Families, homes with company
- Temperament
- Affectionate, playful
What to weigh
A Bombay wants company and dislikes long spells alone. Its Burmese ancestry brings a risk of an inherited skull defect, and it gains weight easily.