bombay/shorthair?

The other day I was informed that a woman was going to dump her 9onth old black cat on the street. She has had him since he was a kitten and never had him neutered or gotten him his shots. I told her I would take him. Well his new name is Vader (yes as in Darth) and I was wondering what breed he might be.
Darth has gold eyes but also has some other traits that I find odd. His legs are very short compared to his body. He is all black and has a pretty wide set nose.his fur is very soft and I'd say a medium length. I'm wondering if he is bombay or shorthair or both?
He's very cuddly and friendly. Only been with us a few days and is ready a lap cat. He has a big appetite which is strange because he's so small. He can't be more than 5lbs. He gets along great with our husky Luna and puts up with her crap. He follows me wherever I go. He's just a joy
I'm posting pics of him. Maybe you guys can help?

Bombays arent that common. And their owners very seldom dump them on the street.  They either take their utmost care, or sell them. And or make sure they get a good new home.  Exceptions do occur, but that is the rule of thumb with purebreds.

There are quite a few black domestic shorthaired cats, and not so few of them are almost look alikes of bombays, or of black mini panthers.   so is yours.  

Re his appetite:   First, he is still young and still growing.  I presume also, he plays quite a lot.   Second, it is quite possible he isnt dewormed by the previous owner.    Which of course adds to his good appetite...

so, deworming, the core shots (unless the previous owner did them, but not so probable), and  neutering.   Preferably  not everyting at the same time.

Begin by deworming and the core vaccinations.  You will probably need to do the deworming twice or even thrice.

Re the exact vaccinations - talk with your vet.

10 years ago they should be vaccinated every year.  although some whispered it could be enough every second year, and perhaps even every third year.

Nowadays they say, once they are well and good vaccinated, they really dont need new vaccines rest of their life...

But deworming you must perhaps renew, depending on needs.  If he is allowed to go outside, he will surely need to deworm now and then.

Tx for caring!

Good luck!

I just know here at camp pendelton people get rid of Purebred dogs and cats left and right for various reasons. My husky for example I got her free because of a divorce and Vader I got him free because they were PCSing and she didn't want to take the time to rehome him. It's really sad how with a lot of military families pets are temporary come and go. Not all. But a lot.

kittyoi said:

I just know here at camp pendelton people get rid of Purebred dogs and cats left and right for various reasons. My husky for example I got her free because of a divorce and Vader I got him free because they were PCSing and she didn't want to take the time to rehome him. It's really sad how with a lot of military families pets are temporary come and go. Not all. But a lot.

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Without papers, or at least, a good and reliable background source, its usually impossible to know.

Unless the breed is so clear cut mistakes arent possible.  For example, the modern Persians with their "squashed" faces.

You have two possibilities: ask the previous owner (original buyer??)

OR look if he has a chip in him - usually on the neck, usually backside or betwwen the shoulders.  But sometimes the vet put the chip in aside of the neck.

The chip can also wander.

Its common purebreds do have this chip - although its not absolute rule in USA, especielly many sold as pet quality dont have it.

Most shelters and vet do have the reader, and look see for free.

Btw, I have heard, people belonging to the military bases, have right to use the military vets for free.   Im not sure if it works well in practice, but it may be worth to look it up, to spare some of the costs for neutering, vaccinating, and advising on suitable deworming.

Mmhm there's a place here where I've put in an application to have him neutered free. I'm waiting for a response. He's never been taken to the vet. he's been passed around so much. Poor guy. He can get comfortable now though. I was just curious anyway. Doesn't matter to me what breed or if purebred. Just hoping he can finally relax here.