Where are Bombay cats from?

Bombay cats are from the United States. They were developed in the mid-20th century by breeder Nikki Horner, who aimed to create a breed that resembled a miniature black panther. She combined Burmese cats with American Shorthairs to achieve the breed’s distinctive look. The result is a sleek, black cat with copper or gold eyes and a short, shiny coat. Despite their name, Bombay cats are not from Bombay (now Mumbai), India; the name was chosen to evoke the exotic appearance of a panther.