Which cat breed is right for you?
The Bombay was created in the 1950s by breeder Nikki Horner in Louisville, Kentucky, who crossed sable Burmese with black American Shorthairs to produce a cat resembling a miniature black panther. This medium-sized breed weighs 6–11 pounds and has a compact, muscular build with a sleek, jet-black coat. Every feature is black — from their glossy, patent-leather-like fur to their nose leather and paw pads — contrasted only by their striking copper or gold eyes.
Bombays are outgoing, attention-loving cats that thrive on being the center of their family's world. They are remarkably adaptable and get along well with children, dogs, and other cats — often becoming the social director of the household. Their intelligence and trainability make them excellent candidates for learning tricks, and they are known for greeting visitors at the door.
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The Ocicat was created entirely by accident in 1964 when a Michigan breeder crossed Siamese and Abyssinian cats, producing a spotted kitten that resembled a wild ocelot. Despite its exotic appearance, the Ocicat has no wild blood whatsoever. This muscular, athletic cat weighs 6–15 pounds and boasts a short, satiny coat covered in distinctive thumb-shaped spots arranged in a classic bull's-eye pattern, available in twelve recognized colors from tawny to lavender silver.
Ocicats are exceptionally social, dog-like cats that greet visitors at the door, play fetch, and can be trained to walk on a leash. They are highly intelligent and demand interaction — this is not a breed that does well left alone for long hours. Their confident, outgoing nature makes them wonderful companions for active families with children and other pets.
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