Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla" Compare Norwegian Forest and Bombay. Which is better: Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?

Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Special Abilities Health Characteristics and Personality Grooming Show differences only

Name	Norwegian Forest	Bombay	Burmilla
Origins	Norway	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	14	71	72
Reviews	0	0	0
User Ratings

Other Names What other names do they have?	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Small Black Panther	Asian Burmilla
Price Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1000	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong 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 Norwegian Forest 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 Pointed 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, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	Black	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.
Coat What is the difference between Norwegian Forest, Bombay and Burmilla coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Large	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Robust	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, independent and active	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

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 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, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, 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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	12-16 years	12-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla cat?	The Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	No Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla?	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and soft meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, enjoys social interaction	Good, friendly and playful
Facial Expression	Independent and alert	Social and loving	Playful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Independent and alert tail movements	Social tail movements	Playful tail swishes
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	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	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	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	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmilla are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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.	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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Sweet	Affectionate	Easy Going
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Norwegian Forest 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: Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla?	High: Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	The Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla?	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Moderate	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest 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, Norwegian Forest or Bombay or Burmilla?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Popular Cat Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Cat Breed Comparison

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Special Abilities Comparison

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Health Comparison

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla Grooming Comparison

Popular Cat Compares

Rate This Comparsion - Norwegian Forest vs Bombay vs Burmilla

Reviews