Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Bombay	Japanese Bobtail
Origins	Thailand	United States	Japan
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	21	71	59
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Small Black Panther	Japanese Truncated Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail cat?	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-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.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Black	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Bombay and Japanese Bobtail coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Requires attention	Social Low maintenance
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Low	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	High
Exercise Needs	High	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	15-16 years	12-16 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard

Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Quiet and infrequent meows	Melodious and varied sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, enjoys social interaction	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Social and loving	Energetic and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Social tail movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	High
Activity	Highly Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	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, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Curious	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese 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.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail?	High: Burmese 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.	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Bombay or Japanese Bobtail?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Grooming Comparison

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

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Burmese vs Bombay vs Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

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