Abyssinian vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Bombay
Origins	Ethiopia	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
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Abyssinian vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Bombay cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Bombay cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and Bombay coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Black
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Abyssinian vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Abyssinian vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: Bombay cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Bombay?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Bombay?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Bombay?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Bombay?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Abyssinian vs Bombay Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Small Black Panther

Abyssinian vs Bombay Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than Bombay?	14-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Bombay cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Bombay?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Bombay?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities

Abyssinian vs Bombay Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Bombay cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1000

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