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British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay" Compare British Shorthair and Chartreux. Which is better: British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
 
 
 
Name British Shorthair Chartreux Bombay
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom France flagFrance United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank36871
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica Felis catus coeruleus
Chartreuse cat
Chartreaux Cat
Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis 		Small Black Panther
Price
Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay cat?
$1,500 to $3,000 $1500 to $2000 $600 to $1000
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association)
TICA (The International Cat Association)
FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) 		No data available

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Chartreux 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type 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.
 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
Copper 		Gold
Copper
Hair Color and Pattern Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more. Blue Black
Coat
What is the difference between British Shorthair, Chartreux and Bombay coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Robust
Head Shape Round Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Hooded Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Button Concave Convex
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility High High High
Bone Structure Robust Heavy Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Average Moderate Sleep

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

Dental CareHigh Low Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Playfulness
Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Chartreux cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay?
Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
High: Chartreux cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Chartreux owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay?
Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Chartreux 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.

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay Health Comparison

Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
12-17 years 12-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay cat?
The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Bombay?
No
British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Chartreux cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Bombay?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Struvite Crystals 		Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities

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