Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bombay	British Shorthair	Cornish Rex
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	71	3	13
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Small Black Panther	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Corn Rex Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex cat?	$600 to $1000	$1,500 to $3,000	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club

Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak 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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Black	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Bombay, British Shorthair and Cornish Rex coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Button	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys play and interaction	Long, enjoys calm activities	Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate

Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires careful selection, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	12-16 years	12-17 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex cat?	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	No Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys social interaction	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Social and loving	Calm and easygoing	Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Social tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Low	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex?	High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bombay vs British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex?	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	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 British Shorthair vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bombay or British Shorthair or Cornish Rex?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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