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{{Infobox Catbreed
{{Infobox Catbreed
| image = BrownVarientAsianCat.JPG
| image = IMGP1134 (51750850378).jpg
| name = Asian
|imagecaption=Cinnamon ticked Asian Tabby| name = Asian
| altname = Malayan cat
| altname =
| country = developed in the [[United Kingdom]]-[[United Kingdom|Britain]]
| country = Developed in the [[United Kingdom]]
| gccfstd = https://www.gccfcats.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AsianSOP.Template.pdf
| loofstd = https://www.loof.asso.fr/download/standards/std_asi_bur_bml-2021.pdf
| note = The Asian cat is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the 'Malayan' cat, however this refers to the blue, chocolate and lilac varieties of [[Burmese cats]] in [[Cat Fanciers' Association|CFA]] during the years 1974 to 1984.<ref>{{cite web |title=History of the First European Burmese in CFA |url=http://www.europeanburmesebc.org/history.html |publisher=European Burmese Breed Council |access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref>
}}
}}
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The '''Asian''', also known as the '''Malayan''', is a [[cat]] breed similar to the [[Burmese (cat)|Burmese]] but in a range of different coat colours and patterns.<ref>{{cite book|last=Siegal|first=Mordecai|title=Simon & Schuster's Guide to Cats|year=1983|publisher=Simon & Schuster|isbn=0671491709}}</ref> Long-haired Asians of all varieties are called Tiffanies. Asians are grouped in the foreign section at cat shows.


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The '''Asian''' or '''Asian group''', is a [[cat]] breed similar to the [[Burmese cat|European Burmese]] but in a range of different coat colours and patterns.<ref>{{cite book|last=Siegal|first=Mordecai|title=Simon & Schuster's Guide to Cats|year=1983|publisher=Simon & Schuster|isbn=0671491709}}</ref> Long-haired Asians of all varieties are called [[Asian Semi-longhair|Tiffanies]]. Asians are grouped in section 5 (Burmese) by the [[Governing Council of the Cat Fancy]] (GCCF).<ref name="GCCF Asian">{{cite web |title=Asian |url=https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/asian/ |website=Governing Council of the Cat Fancy |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref>
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==Origin==

The breed was developed in [[United Kingdom|Britain]], starting with a litter of kittens bred in 1981 by Baroness [[Miranda von Kirchberg]].
== History ==

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=== Origin ===
The breed was accidentally developed in the [[United Kingdom]], starting with a litter of 4 kittens resulting from a mismating of a [[chinchilla Persian]] stud, Jamari Sanquist, and a lilac European Burmese queen, Bambino Lilac Faberge, bred in 1981 by Baroness [[Miranda von Kirchberg]].<ref name="aca breed history">{{cite web |title=Our History |url=https://asiancatassociation.co.uk/about-the-asian-cat-breed/ |website=Asian cat association |access-date=25 March 2023 |language=en-GB |archive-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325041959/https://asiancatassociation.co.uk/about-the-asian-cat-breed/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="GCCF Asian" />

===Breed recognition===
After the first litter of kittens were born in 1981, breeders believed the kittens showed potential to become their own breed. Early breeders decided the [[phenotype]] of the kittens was to be exactly the same as the [[Burmese (cat)|Burmese]], but in more colours and varieties. All varieties gained championship status with the GCCF in 2003, with the [[Tiffanie (cat)|Tiffanie]] being the last variety to gain it.<ref name="agcs breed">{{cite web |title=the breed |url=https://asiangroupcatsociety.co.uk/about/ |website=Asian group cat society |access-date=25 March 2023 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

The Asian group is a relatively rare breed among pedigree cats. Only 160 Asian kittens pedigreed with the GCCF were born in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Analysis of breeds registered |url=https://www.gccfcats.org/breeding-cats/stats-and-policies/analysis-of-breeds-registered/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Asian group ==
In appearance, the Asian group is essentially identical to the Burmese breed, but they come in more colours and patterns, and in the case of the [[Asian Semi-longhair|Tiffanies]] (Asian semi-longhairs), longer fur. Smoke is the term used for self/solid coloured silvers (uniform distribution), while shaded and tipped silvers are silver tabbies (distribution in tabby pattern) with [[Cat coat genetics#Silver and golden series|'wide banding']]. The Asian group incorporates the:<ref name="GCCF">{{Cite web |last=Governing Council of the Cat Fancy |author-link=Governing Council of the Cat Fancy |title=Asian - Cat Breed |url=https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/asian/ |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=gccfcats.org}}</ref>
* Asian Self (self/solid and [[Tortoiseshell cat|tortoiseshell]]),
** [[Bombay cat|Bombay]] (self/solid black),
* Asian Shaded or [[Burmilla]] ([[Cat coat genetics#Silver and golden series|silver or golden shaded and tipped]]),
* Asian Smoke ([[Cat coat genetics#Silver and golden series|smoke]]),
* Asian Tabby ([[Tabby cat|tabby]]), and
* [[Asian Semi-longhair|Tiffanie]] or Asian (semi-)longhair (longhair variety).
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Bombay femelle.JPG|Asian Self ([[Bombay cat|Bombay]])
File:Male Burmilla cat.jpeg|Asian Shaded ([[Burmilla]])
File:IMGP6856 (51528772530).jpg|Asian Smoke
File:IMGP6846 (51528092263).jpg|Asian Tabby
File:Tiffanie at cat show.jpg|[[Tiffanie (cat)|Tiffanie]] (semi-longhair)
</gallery>

=== Asian Smoke ===
{{See also|Cat coat genetics#Silver and golden series}}
The Asian Smoke is a non-agouti cat with a white undercoat that is not always noticeable. When the Asian was originally being developed Burmillas were bred with Burmese. These cats were given the name 'Burmoire' due to the moire-like effect of their coats — this look is now considered undesirable for the Asian Smoke.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Asian Smoke |url=http://www.asiangroupcatsociety.co.uk/asian_smoke.htm |website=The Asian Group Cat Society |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref>

=== Asian Shaded ===
{{See also|Burmilla}}
The Asian Shaded (also known as the Burmilla) has two colours at the tip and at the root of their fur.<ref name="What are Asians">{{cite web|title=What are Asians? |url=https://asiangroupcatsociety.co.uk/about/ |website=The Asian Group Cat Society |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref>

=== Asian Tabby ===
{{See also|Tabby cat}}
The Asian Tabby is an Asian cat with tabby markings. However unlike regular tabbies the coat has a reduced melanin concentration which results in lighter tabby markings. Asian Tabbies come in all four traditional tabby markings and most tabby colourings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asian Group Tabbies |url=http://www.asiangroupbac.co.uk/standardtabby.html |website=Asian Group Breed Advisory Committee |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref>

=== Bombay ===
{{See also|Bombay cat}}
The solid black Bombay under the Asian Self-category has a slightly different origin, but is also developed in the UK. In the early 1980's, the resulting kittens of three mismatings of European Burmese with black [[domestic short-haired cat]]s were developed into the British-type Bombay.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UK Breed history |url=http://www.bombayandasiancatsbreedclub.org/history.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=www.bombayandasiancatsbreedclub.org |publisher=Bombay and Asian Cats Breed Club}}</ref>

Additionally, there exist another variant of the Bombay cat, the American-type [[Bombay cat|Bombay]] developed in the United States. American-type Bombays were developed by [[crossbreed]]ing sable [[Burmese cat|American Burmese]] and black [[American Shorthair]] cats,<ref name="DK">{{Cite book |last=Van Zyl |first=Miezan |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/1322361804 |title=The cat encyclopedia - the definitive visual guide |publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]] |year=2015 |isbn=9780241234884 |edition= |location=London |language=en |oclc=1322361804}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Bombay |url=https://cfa.org/bombay/ |access-date=29 September 2023 |website=CFA.org |publisher=[[Cat Fanciers' Association]]}}</ref> to produce a cat of mostly Burmese type, but with a sleek, [[Panthera|panther]]-like black coat and exclusively with bright copper-golden eyes.<ref name=":02" /> For the British-type Bombay golden eyes are preferred, but yellow through to green is acceptable, with the preference given to greater depth of colour.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Group Standard of Points - Self |url=http://www.bombayandasiancatsbreedclub.org/standards.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=www.bombayandasiancatsbreedclub.org |publisher=Bombay and Asian Cats Breed Club}}</ref><ref name="GCCF" />

=== Tiffanie ===
{{See also|Asian Semi-longhair}}
The Tiffanie (Unrelated to the [[Chantilly-Tiffany]]) also known as the Asian Semi-longhair is an Asian cat with medium to long length hair.<ref name="What are Asians"/>


==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Asian cat face close-up.jpg|thumb|Face close-up]]


===Appearance===
===Appearance===
[[File:Kitten Alpha MMB 2021-08-22.jpg|thumb|Chocolate silver shaded [[Asian Semi-longhair|Tiffanie / Asian Semi-longhair]]]]
It has a broad, rounded chest and slender legs with a tail of medium length. The pleasantly rounded head has no flattened areas, and there is a very visible spot in its profile. This gives the Asian a full-looking face. The round and wide-set eyes come in the colour of yellow.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asian Breed Standaards |url=http://www.wcf-online.de/en/Standard/Shorthair/asian_print.htm |publisher=World Cat Federation |accessdate=2012-05-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007001329/http://www.wcf-online.de/en/Standard/Shorthair/asian_print.htm |archivedate=2011-10-07 }}</ref> Females are not quite as big as the males.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.purina.co.uk/cats/cat-breeds/library/asian|title=Asian|website=Purina|language=en|access-date=2018-10-17}}</ref> They can weigh anywhere from 6–13 pounds.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.catbreedslist.com/all-cat-breeds/Asian-cat.html#.W8aWGC2ZOt8|title=Malayan - Information, Characteristics, Facts, Names|work=CatBreedsList.com|access-date=2018-10-17|language=en}}</ref>


==== Body ====
[[File:Shimatora Smith 3.JPG|thumb|left|Asian Smoke (black)]]
Male Asians typically weigh around 5–7&nbsp;kg (11-15&nbsp;lbs), females weigh slightly less with a typical weight between 3.5&nbsp;kg and 5.5&nbsp;kg (8-12&nbsp;lbs). They should not be cobby and should be similar to the Burmese in type; with a slender and muscular body.<ref name="AsianBAC">{{cite web |title=Asian Group Standard of Points |url=http://www.asiangroupbac.co.uk/standard.html |website=Asian Group Breed Advisory Committee |access-date=1 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="GCCF"/>


====Coat and colours====
==== Head ====
The head should form a short, wide, and well balanced wedge while being in proportion to the body. The top of the head should be gently rounded between the ears, which should be spaced apart. There should be a distinct nose break; with the nose being straight. The chin should be firm with a good depth. The neck should be of medium length and width.<ref name="AsianBAC"/><ref name="GCCF"/>
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The short-haired coat of the Asian is fine, satiny and glossy, and can be multiple colors and patterns.<ref name=":0" /> Asian Shorthairs are classified in four different varieties: the Asian Self (including the [[Bombay (cat)|Bombay]], which is a black Asian Self), the Asian Tabby, the Asian Smoke and the [[Burmilla]] (which is a shaded Asian).


===Temperament===
==== Ears ====
Ears should be medium to large in size, with rounded tips and a slight forward tilt. Tufts of fur in the ear are preferable for the Tiffanie.<ref name="AsianBAC"/><ref name="GCCF"/>
Asians are very affectionate and good with children. They share similar traits with the [[Burmese cat|Burmese]]. They love to play, explore and even enjoy traveling by way of a cat carrier. They are quite a talkative and rather loud cat with an apparent strong will.<ref name=":1" /> They enjoy interacting with people, even with strangers.{{cn}}


==Health and care==
==== Eyes ====
Eyes should be large and spread apart with the colour ranging from green to yellow and amber.<ref name="AsianBAC"/><ref name="GCCF"/>
{{sources|section}}


==== Legs and Paws ====
It makes a good apartment cat, especially if owners will give it safe non-poisonous house plants near the windowsill, which the cat can explore. However, it is recommended that the Asian can only live in apartments, if it does not involve the city. The Asian does not enjoy loud noises from automobiles, buses, or trucks. So if needed to live in an apartment, it should be one near a peaceful suburb. The Asian is not a city cat.
The legs should be slender and of medium length in proportion to the body, with the hind legs longer than the front legs. Paws should be neat with an oval shape.<ref name="AsianBAC"/><ref name="GCCF"/>


==== Tail ====
In order to take care of an Asian cat's shiny coat, they should be brushed every week. Since they are short-haired, they don't shed as much.<ref name=":1" /> They tend to live between 12-18 years.<ref name=":1" /> As a result of their face structure, they can have snoring issues, but other than that they do not have too many problems.
The tail should be medium or long in length with a rounded tip.<ref name="AsianBAC"/><ref name="GCCF"/>


====Coat and colours====
==Reproduction==
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The short-haired coat of the Asian should lie close to the body and is fine, satiny and glossy, and can be multiple colours and patterns.<ref name=":0" /> Asian Shorthairs are classified in four different varieties: the Asian Self/Tortie (including the [[Bombay (cat)|Bombay]], which is a black Asian Self), the Asian Tabby, the Asian Smoke, and the [[Burmilla]] (which is a shaded Asian).<ref name="GCCF" /><ref name="AsianBAC"/>
The females go into their first heat at about seven to eight months old. Although it is registered as a separate breed, the breed can be born spontaneously of Burmese parents, since so related. One kittening can produce both Burmese and Asian young, surprisingly.{{cn}}

[[File:IMGP8930 (52040725003).jpg|thumb|Two Asian Tabby kittens: cinnamon spotted (left) and cinnamon silver spotted (right)]]

==Health==
Ancestral breeds of the Asian have been known to carry [[Polycystic Kidney Disease]] and [[Progressive retinal atrophy]], however, only Burmese [[Hypokalaemia]] has been identified in the Asian.<ref name="GCCF" />

Many Asian breeders and their cats were involved in the research into the disease,<ref name="aca hypokalemia">{{cite web |title=aca Hk |url=https://asiancatassociation.co.uk/hypokalaemia/ |website=asian cat association |access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref> and as of 2018 all registered breeders with the [https://asiancatassociation.co.uk/ Asian Cat Association] are required to test for hypokalaemia for all Asian group cats intended for use in breeding.<ref name="GCCF Asian" />


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Chantilly-Tiffany cat]]
* [[Asian Semi-longhair]]
* [[Asian Semi-longhair]]
* [[Burmese (cat)]]
* [[Burmese (cat)]]
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* [[Chantilly-Tiffany cat]]
* [[List of cat breeds]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist |refs=

<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.purina.co.uk/cats/cat-breeds/library/asian|title=Asian|website=Purina|language=en|access-date=2018-10-17}}</ref>

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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Asian cats}}
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*[http://www.bombaybreedclub.org Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club]{{Dead link|date=May 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20010107025100/http://www.bombaybreedclub.org/ Bombay and Asian Self Breed Club]
*[http://www.asiancats.co.uk Asian Cat Association]
*[http://www.asiancatassociation.co.uk Asian Cat Association]
*[http://www.asiangroupcatsociety.co.uk Asian Group Cat Society]
*[http://www.asiangroupcatsociety.co.uk Asian Group Cat Society]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071210062552/http://www.gccfcats.org/breeds/asian.html Photos of Asians]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071210062552/http://www.gccfcats.org/breeds/asian.html Photos of Asians]
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Asian
Cinnamon ticked Asian Tabby
OriginDeveloped in the United Kingdom
Breed standards
GCCFstandard
LOOFstandard
Notes
The Asian cat is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the 'Malayan' cat, however this refers to the blue, chocolate and lilac varieties of Burmese cats in CFA during the years 1974 to 1984.[1]
Domestic cat (Felis catus)

The Asian or Asian group, is a cat breed similar to the European Burmese but in a range of different coat colours and patterns.[2] Long-haired Asians of all varieties are called Tiffanies. Asians are grouped in section 5 (Burmese) by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).[3]

History

[edit]

Origin

[edit]

The breed was accidentally developed in the United Kingdom, starting with a litter of 4 kittens resulting from a mismating of a chinchilla Persian stud, Jamari Sanquist, and a lilac European Burmese queen, Bambino Lilac Faberge, bred in 1981 by Baroness Miranda von Kirchberg.[4][3]

Breed recognition

[edit]

After the first litter of kittens were born in 1981, breeders believed the kittens showed potential to become their own breed. Early breeders decided the phenotype of the kittens was to be exactly the same as the Burmese, but in more colours and varieties. All varieties gained championship status with the GCCF in 2003, with the Tiffanie being the last variety to gain it.[5]

The Asian group is a relatively rare breed among pedigree cats. Only 160 Asian kittens pedigreed with the GCCF were born in 2023.[6]

Asian group

[edit]

In appearance, the Asian group is essentially identical to the Burmese breed, but they come in more colours and patterns, and in the case of the Tiffanies (Asian semi-longhairs), longer fur. Smoke is the term used for self/solid coloured silvers (uniform distribution), while shaded and tipped silvers are silver tabbies (distribution in tabby pattern) with 'wide banding'. The Asian group incorporates the:[7]

Asian Smoke

[edit]
See also: Cat coat genetics § Silver and golden series

The Asian Smoke is a non-agouti cat with a white undercoat that is not always noticeable. When the Asian was originally being developed Burmillas were bred with Burmese. These cats were given the name 'Burmoire' due to the moire-like effect of their coats — this look is now considered undesirable for the Asian Smoke.[8]

Asian Shaded

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See also: Burmilla

The Asian Shaded (also known as the Burmilla) has two colours at the tip and at the root of their fur.[9]

Asian Tabby

[edit]
See also: Tabby cat

The Asian Tabby is an Asian cat with tabby markings. However unlike regular tabbies the coat has a reduced melanin concentration which results in lighter tabby markings. Asian Tabbies come in all four traditional tabby markings and most tabby colourings.[10]

Bombay

[edit]
See also: Bombay cat

The solid black Bombay under the Asian Self-category has a slightly different origin, but is also developed in the UK. In the early 1980's, the resulting kittens of three mismatings of European Burmese with black domestic short-haired cats were developed into the British-type Bombay.[11]

Additionally, there exist another variant of the Bombay cat, the American-type Bombay developed in the United States. American-type Bombays were developed by crossbreeding sable American Burmese and black American Shorthair cats,[12][13] to produce a cat of mostly Burmese type, but with a sleek, panther-like black coat and exclusively with bright copper-golden eyes.[13] For the British-type Bombay golden eyes are preferred, but yellow through to green is acceptable, with the preference given to greater depth of colour.[14][7]

Tiffanie

[edit]
See also: Asian Semi-longhair

The Tiffanie (Unrelated to the Chantilly-Tiffany) also known as the Asian Semi-longhair is an Asian cat with medium to long length hair.[9]

Description

[edit]
Face close-up

Appearance

[edit]
Chocolate silver shaded Tiffanie / Asian Semi-longhair

Body

[edit]

Male Asians typically weigh around 5–7 kg (11-15 lbs), females weigh slightly less with a typical weight between 3.5 kg and 5.5 kg (8-12 lbs). They should not be cobby and should be similar to the Burmese in type; with a slender and muscular body.[15][7]

[edit]

The head should form a short, wide, and well balanced wedge while being in proportion to the body. The top of the head should be gently rounded between the ears, which should be spaced apart. There should be a distinct nose break; with the nose being straight. The chin should be firm with a good depth. The neck should be of medium length and width.[15][7]

Ears

[edit]

Ears should be medium to large in size, with rounded tips and a slight forward tilt. Tufts of fur in the ear are preferable for the Tiffanie.[15][7]

Eyes

[edit]

Eyes should be large and spread apart with the colour ranging from green to yellow and amber.[15][7]

Legs and Paws

[edit]

The legs should be slender and of medium length in proportion to the body, with the hind legs longer than the front legs. Paws should be neat with an oval shape.[15][7]

Tail

[edit]

The tail should be medium or long in length with a rounded tip.[15][7]

Coat and colours

[edit]

The short-haired coat of the Asian should lie close to the body and is fine, satiny and glossy, and can be multiple colours and patterns.[16] Asian Shorthairs are classified in four different varieties: the Asian Self/Tortie (including the Bombay, which is a black Asian Self), the Asian Tabby, the Asian Smoke, and the Burmilla (which is a shaded Asian).[7][15]

Two Asian Tabby kittens: cinnamon spotted (left) and cinnamon silver spotted (right)

Health

[edit]

Ancestral breeds of the Asian have been known to carry Polycystic Kidney Disease and Progressive retinal atrophy, however, only Burmese Hypokalaemia has been identified in the Asian.[7]

Many Asian breeders and their cats were involved in the research into the disease,[17] and as of 2018 all registered breeders with the Asian Cat Association are required to test for hypokalaemia for all Asian group cats intended for use in breeding.[3]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "History of the First European Burmese in CFA". European Burmese Breed Council. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  2. ^ Siegal, Mordecai (1983). Simon & Schuster's Guide to Cats. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0671491709.
  3. ^ a b c "Asian". Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Our History". Asian cat association. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  5. ^ "the breed". Asian group cat society. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Analysis of breeds registered". The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. "Asian - Cat Breed". gccfcats.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  8. ^ "The Asian Smoke". The Asian Group Cat Society. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  9. ^ a b "What are Asians?". The Asian Group Cat Society. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Asian Group Tabbies". Asian Group Breed Advisory Committee. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  11. ^ "UK Breed history". www.bombayandasiancatsbreedclub.org. Bombay and Asian Cats Breed Club. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  12. ^ Van Zyl, Miezan (2015). The cat encyclopedia - the definitive visual guide. London: Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 9780241234884. OCLC 1322361804.
  13. ^ a b "Bombay". CFA.org. Cat Fanciers' Association. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Asian Group Standard of Points - Self". www.bombayandasiancatsbreedclub.org. Bombay and Asian Cats Breed Club. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g "Asian Group Standard of Points". Asian Group Breed Advisory Committee. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Asian". Purina. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  17. ^ "aca Hk". asian cat association. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
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