About the Breed and the Club
The Bombay or Asian Self
The Bombay (GCCF breed number 72) is a solid jet black cat, with magical golden eyes. It is the nearest cat genetically possible to a "Black Burmese". The Bombay comes under the Foreign section and is one of the five breeds within the Asian Group. The Asian Group as a whole is represented by the Asian Group Cat Society, the Asian Cat Association and the Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club.
The Club
The Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club is a GCCF affiliated specialist breed club dedicated to the advancement and welfare of the UK Bombay and related self colour cats of Burmese type.
The Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club was started in August 1995 by a group of breeders and owners of Bombays and Asian Selfs (including the Torties). On 27th October 1999 the club was granted affiliation to the GCCF and the Asian Self was awarded Championship Status from June 2000.
The objective of the club is to serve the interests and promote the welfare of all Bombay and Asian Self Cats and in doing so, promote correct breeding practices and general well being. Additionally, the club endeavours to serve its members by disseminating information on development, as well as informing and educating the general public. The club newsletter Spectrum Seventy Two is produced annually and is continuously searching for new material. To submit an article, please contact the Editor Sharon Keenan
The Officers and Committee are striving to enhance communication between all breeders and in particular, wish to offer help and advice to newcomers, whether they be exhibiting, breeding or owning these lovely cats as pets. If you wish to know anything not covered here then please contact Jacki McCarten (Hon. Secretary) for general enquiries, Deborah Laugher (Membership Secretary) for membership enquiries and Carolyn Clark (Kitten Registrar) for queries about available kittens.
Annual General Meeting 2012
Please note that the Club's AGM will be held on Saturday May 19 2012 at the Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambs. PE29 2NH commencing at 11.00 a.m.
Please use the Nomination Form for any nominations too the Committee. The Nomination Form can be downloaded from here When completed, please return to the Club Secretary (Jacki McCarten, 36 Croxdale Road, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 4PZ) email: jaymac.alleycat@ntlworld.com
The 2012 Show - 19 May 2012
Schedules and Entry Forms are now available for down here
Note: The Pat Impson Memorial Class is a Club Class - paid up Members only
with a cash prize - being a percentage of the entry fee as follows:
winner - 50%: 2nd - 30%: 3rd - 20% The amount provided by the entry fees
will be topped up with an additional £20 from the Pat Impson Fund. See Schedule for details.
Looking for a home
Penny Akefield of the Burmese Rescue has sent us information about a 12 year old chocolate Asian/Burmese variant still in need of a loving permanent home where he can have safe access to the outdoors. If you can help, please contact Penny at Penny@chiaroburmese.co.uk