The Bombay began as a dream for Nikki Horner of Louisville, Kentucky in 1953. She spent years trying to breed a "mini-panther." The Bombay's coat is jet black to the roots. Ms.Horner used a sable Burmese and black American Shorthair as the basis of the breed. The Bombay is the only cat that is judged 50% on color and coat. This breed is agile and intelligent. They can be leashed-trained and will fetch naturally.