Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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

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

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

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

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

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Bengal Health Comparison

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

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and shy meows	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys social interaction	Good, but can be shy	Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression	Social and loving	Shy and loyal	Alert and playful
Tail Behavior	Social tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	High
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	High
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. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	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.	Highly Trainable: Bengal 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 Russian Blue or Bengal?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Bombay or Russian Blue or Bengal?	Affectionate	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bombay 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.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Bengal?	High: Bombay 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: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or Russian Blue or Bengal?	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Russian Blue or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Bombay 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: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Bengal?	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bombay or Russian Blue or Bengal?	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 Russian Blue or Bengal?	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 Russian Blue or Bengal?	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 Russian Blue vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bombay or Russian Blue or Bengal?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay 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 Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bombay or Russian Blue or Bengal?	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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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.'