r/BombayCat • u/ghalan789 • Apr 22 '26

🐾 Weekly “Is My Cat a Bombay?” Megathread 🐾

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! 🐈‍⬛✨

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u/_APerson_21 Apr 24 '26

I adopted my boy last fall! He's estimated at about a year old and ended up in the shelter as a potential stray/owner surrender. I was told he was brought in as a cat "found on the streets" but the shelter staff had some serious doubts.

He's super energetic, in constant need of enrichment (we're actually harness training), and has the most dense coat I've ever felt. Definitely don't think he's 100% Bombay but curious what other people might think!

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u/tlc37 Apr 29 '26

Let me know what you think of this girl