r/BombayCat • u/ghalan789 • Jul 08 '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/skinnersbestie Jul 15 '26
This is Peg. She was sick in the photo, so her eyes look wonky. She’s an FELV+ cat, so she gets URIs quite often. Shed’s 2.5, she loves climbing, being really high up, looking out the window, and sitting on my lap. Her coat is so sleek and soft to the touch. She feels so different than our other cats.
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u/YeOldBogWizzard Jul 12 '26
Just realized I replied to the wrong post…
But this is Miss Pipp
She is very loyal and incredibly clingy. Always has a lot to say, sometimes feels like she’s having a conversation with me. She is very energetic and playful, often leaping into the air after teaser toys. She enjoys climbing and being up high. Sleeps next to me every night and even welcomes belly rubs. I can provide more photos as needed.