Pinpointing Bombay cat vs. black cat characteristics can be tricky if you don't know exactly what to look for. How closely are you looking at a cat's whiskers, nose and paw pads?

Black cats are often associated with myths and superstition ... "So cute, my cats would strip the skin from my bones if I dare to put their paws near the water," said Donna.

The pads also have pheromone glands to mark territory and communicate with other cats. Paw pads come in a variety of colors, ...

The 12th century writer Walter Mapp told of the devil appearing to his disciples in the form of a black cat whose rear end they were required to kiss. (It is unclear how serious Mapp was here.) ...