Mustang Bombays - About Bombays


	First, if you are not looking for a cat that will be a constant companion and want to be with you at all times, then stop reading now, a Bombay is not what you are looking for, if you are, read on. Bombays are medium sized cats, with a surprising weight for their size, with males weighing 10 to 13 lbs, females 7 to 9 lbs. Most will fill out once altered, but still maintain their weight well, and should not become overweight. A mature neutered male can weigh 15 to 16 lbs. and still be a solid mass of muscle, most do not fully mature till they are 2 to 3 years old. Touching a Bombay for the first time is an experience you wont forget, especially if it happens to be a mature cat in full show coat, they are very soft and silky, and enjoy your touch as much as you enjoy petting them. The Bombay is a very people oriented breed, they have a strong desire to be with, on or around their humans, and will happily “help” with whatever you might be doing. Whether that be sitting quietly watching TV, reading a book, or doing household chores, your Bombay will be there. Ever try making the bed with a cat or two in it?.........plan on it, that is one of their favourite pastimes. They will follow you everywhere you go, whether to the kitchen for a snack or going to the bathroom, often times waiting patiently while you shower, kittens often like to lick your feet when you get out. Some are known to be moochers, wanting to sample whatever you might have on the menu, while others have little or no interest in people food, content to eat their own.
	Bombays are also a very intelligent breed, and can often be leash trained. This intelligence also translates to their ability to get into mischief, and you may find it necessary to install child latches on cupboards and drawers to keep out prying paws. The latest trick of one of mine is to open the bi-fold door to the washer-dryer, get on the washer, jump down between the door and washer and pretend not be able to figure out how to get out, all to get some attention I’m sure. A child lock works here, although a persistent cat can defeat that too. Their curiosity can lead to disaster, so be sure to look inside before closing or turning on a fridge, stove or washer/dryer, and toilet lids must be closed. Bombays remain playful well into adulthood, whether playing with a toy, another cat or a human friend.
	Most are not that talkative, but this tends to vary on an individual basis, as some hardly make a sound while others will others will gladly let you know when they want something. Some, literally “talk back” to you, as if pleading their case, when you tell them not to do something. I have one who walks around and meows if he gets bored and wants you to play with him, frequently he does this while carrying a glitter ball in his mouth, waiting for someone to throw it. This also illustrates the fact that Bombays remain playful well into adulthood as this particular cat is 6 years old. Either way, they are not as talkative as one of the oriental breeds, nor as quiet as a Persian, but tend to fall somewhere in the middle. Individuality tends to carry over to all aspects of a Bombays purrsonality, just like us, each cat is unique, and no two fit into the same box..........or paper bag, as it were.
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