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Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla" Compare Maine Coon and Bombay. Which is better: Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Bombay Burmilla
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank47172
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Small Black Panther Asian Burmilla
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla cat?
$1200 to $2000 $600 to $1000 $800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership High Low Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla 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, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Semi-foreign
Burmilla have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Pointed
Medium
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Copper 		Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. Black Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Bombay and Burmilla coats?
Longhair Short Hair Short Hair
Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Robust Lean
Head Shape Square Round Round
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Round Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Convex Straight
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Moderate Sleep

Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, playful and intelligent Long, enjoys play and interaction Moderate, playful and curious
Guarding Instinct High Moderate Moderate
Protection Instincts High Moderate Moderate
Climbing Ability High Low Moderate
Jumping Ability Good Good Moderate
Swimming Ability Good Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Moderate Poor

Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High Low Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low High Low
Genetic Diversity High Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate High High
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
12-15 years 12-16 years 10-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
No
Maine Coon 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.
No
Burmilla cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Retinal Dysplasia
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and infrequent meows Quiet and soft meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, enjoys social interaction Good, friendly and playful
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Social and loving Playful and affectionate
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Social tail movements Playful tail swishes
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High Moderate Moderate
Territoriality Moderate Moderate Moderate
Independence High Moderate Moderate
Response To Commands High High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Moderate
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Moderate Moderate Moderate
Curiosity High High Moderate
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High Moderate Moderate
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Burmilla are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon 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: 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: Burmilla 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, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
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, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Adaptable Affectionate Easy Going
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Maine Coon 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.
Burmilla cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla?
High: Maine Coon 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: Burmilla cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon 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.
Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Maine Coon vs Bombay vs Burmilla Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Low Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Burmilla cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Bombay or Burmilla?
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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