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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 Somali is the longhaired version of the Abyssinian, first recognized as a separate breed in the 1960s after longhaired kittens kept appearing in Abyssinian litters due to a recessive gene. This medium-sized cat weighs 6–10 pounds and is often called the "fox cat" for its bushy tail, ticked coat, and alert, foxy expression. Their semi-long, soft fur features striking agouti ticking — each hair banded with multiple colors — in ruddy, red (sorrel), blue, and fawn.
Somalis are endlessly curious, active cats that approach life as one big adventure. They are playful and mischievous — known for opening cabinets, stealing small objects, and inventing their own games. Social and affectionate, they get along well with children and other pets but demand plenty of interaction and do not thrive when left alone for long hours.
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