European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	European Burmese	Burmese	Bombay
Origins	Thailand	Thailand	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	70	21	71
Reviews	0	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Copper cat British Burmese	Burmese Cat	Small Black Panther
Price Which one is cheaper, European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay cat?	$600 to $1000	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	No data available	No data available

European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Yellow	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Black
Coat What is the difference between European Burmese, Burmese and Bombay coats?	Short	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Special Abilities Comparison

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

European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	10-15 years	15-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay cat?	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	No European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay?	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Affectionate and talkative	Talkative and loud	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, enjoys social interaction
Facial Expression	Affectionate and loyal	People-oriented and energetic	Social and loving
Tail Behavior	Affectionate and loyal tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: European Burmese cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, European Burmese or Burmese 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, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	Sweet	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	European Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay?	High: European Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	Very dog-friendly: European Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay?	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, European Burmese or Burmese or Bombay?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

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

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European Burmese vs Burmese vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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