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Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman" Compare Bombay and Bengal. Which is better: Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
 
 
 
Name Bombay Bengal Birman
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States France flagFrance
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank711219
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Small Black Panther Bengal Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman cat?
$600 to $1000 $1800 to $3000 $700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Low High Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available 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)

Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bombay or Bengal or Birman cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper 		Gold
Green 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Black Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Bombay, Bengal and Birman coats?
Short Hair Sleek, Glossy Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Robust Robust Solid
Head Shape Round Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Convex Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Calm
More Sleep

Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs High protein, wet food Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Low High Medium
Noise Sensitivity High Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level High High Moderate
Exercise Needs Low Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
12-16 years 12-16 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman cat?
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
No
Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys social interaction Good, but may be dominant Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression Social and loving Alert and playful Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Social tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High Low
Territoriality Moderate High Low
Independence Moderate High Low
Response To Commands High High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High Moderate High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Moderate High Low
Curiosity High High Moderate
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium High
Activity
Low Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Low Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Affectionate Active Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman?
High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman?
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Bombay or Bengal or Birman?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Bombay vs Bengal vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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

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