Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Russian Blue	Bombay
Origins	United States	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	12	11	71
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Small Black Panther
Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Black
Coat What is the difference between Bengal, Russian Blue and Bombay coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Small and Deep-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Moderate Sleep

Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly active and curious	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, enjoys play and interaction
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Moderate

Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Very high sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	High	High
Exercise Needs	Low	Low	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	12-16 years	10-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Low	Low	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but may be dominant	Good, but can be shy	Good, enjoys social interaction
Facial Expression	Alert and playful	Shy and loyal	Social and loving
Tail Behavior	Quick tail flicks when excited	Shy and loyal tail movements	Social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Low Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Low Independent	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Active	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay?	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Bengal vs Russian Blue vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Russian Blue or Bombay?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Myself
Dec 10, 2022, 3:33:57 PM:
Nice review, but you couldn't be more wrong about the Bengal's vocalization. It is a very vocal cat, the mornings are like living with a howler monkey...the opposite of low. Wonderful cats that love to chatter. If they are awake, they are 'talking.'