Bombay vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bombay	Ragdoll
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
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Bombay vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bombay or Ragdoll 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bombay or Ragdoll cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bombay and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	Black	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Bombay vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bombay or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bombay or Ragdoll?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

Bombay vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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.	Challenging to Train: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Bombay or Ragdoll?	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 Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs Ragdoll?	High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or Ragdoll?	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bombay vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bombay or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bombay or Ragdoll?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bombay or Ragdoll?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bombay vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

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

Bombay vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Bombay cats live longer than Ragdoll?	12-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bombay vs Ragdoll cat?	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or Ragdoll?	No Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Bombay vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs Ragdoll cat?	$600 to $1000	$1200 to $2500

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