The black cat has sometimes been admired, and most of history has been haunted, as it was believed to be the symbol of bad luck. Years of domestication have made this animal have a mysterious character and very special.
We don't know if he still carries in his genes the memory of what his ancestors must have gone through, but ... It seems as if now they enjoy each touch to the fullest that a human gives.
Two types of black cats are known, the main difference of which lies in the shape of the body. Thus, we have black cat of European common breed which has a slightly thinner body and some white hairs, and those of the Bombay breed which are slightly wider and completely black. Both, as good felines that they are, have an athletic body, designed to be excellent predators.
The Bombays began their history in the 50s in the United States, when they began to breed American shorthair and Burmese cats. The name was taken in honor of the black leopard, which has many similarities with this little feline.
The character of black cats draws a lot of attention, since while the brothers of their litter may be nervous or restless, they tend to be rather calm, as if they wanted to enjoy every moment of their lives as much as possible.
It must also be said that they are some excellent companions and friends. In fact, they bond with their caregiver in an incredible way, behavior by which we could say that they are more dependent than others of the same species, while still wanting to be alone at certain times of course.
If you are looking for a faithful animal that sits with you to watch television or snuggles up next to you while you read a book, any black cat adopted from a protector will become your best friend.