Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti Cat Breed Comparison
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Compare Ocicat and Bombay. Which is better: Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti?
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Name | Ocicat | Bombay | Serengeti |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Crossbreed | Crossbreed | Crossbreed |
Popularity Rank | 17 | 71 | 28 |
Reviews | 0 | 0 | 0 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Oci | Small Black Panther | Serengeti |
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Price
Which one is cheaper, Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti cat? | $800 to $1200 | $600 to $1000 | $600 to $2,500 |
Cost Of Ownership | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Breed Recognition |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) | No data available | No data available |
Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti 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. |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds | Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds | Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 10 pounds |
Bite Force | Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI | Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI | Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI |
Body Type |
Semi-foreign Ocicat 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-foreign Serengeti have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats. |
Ear Shape |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Medium Rounded Wide-set |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Eye Color | Green |
Gold Copper |
Gold Green |
Hair Color and Pattern | Spotted coat pattern; colours include tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, and blue silver. | Black | Spotted coat pattern; colours include gold or yellow with solid black spots, silver with black spots, and black smoke. |
Coat
What is the difference between Ocicat, Bombay and Serengeti coats? | Short | Short Hair | Short, Smooth, Sleek, Silk |
Leg Lenght | Medium | Medium | Long |
Whisker Length | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Musculature | Muscular | Robust | Muscular |
Head Shape | Triangular | Round | Triangular |
Toe Count |
5 front 4 back |
5 front 4 back |
5 front 4 back |
Eye Shape And Orientation | Almond-shaped | Round | Almond-shaped |
Night Vision | |||
Paw Size | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Nose Structure | Long and Narrow | Convex | Long and Narrow |
Neck Length | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Fur Texture |
Short Shaggy |
Soft Curled |
Short Dense |
Bone Density | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Flexibility | High | High | High |
Bone Structure | Sturdy | Robust |
Slender Fine |
Tail Length | Long and Tapered | Long and Tapered | Long and Tapered |
Sleep Patterns | Moderate Sleep | Moderate Sleep |
Active Less Sleep |
Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti Special Abilities Comparison
Attention Span | Long, playful and intelligent | Long, enjoys play and interaction | Long, active and alert |
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Guarding Instinct | High | Moderate | High |
Protection Instincts | High | Moderate | High |
Climbing Ability | High | Low | High |
Jumping Ability | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Swimming Ability | Moderate | Poor | Poor |
Water Affinity | |||
Rescue Capability | Good | Moderate | Poor |
Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti Health Comparison
Litter Size | 3-5 Kittens | 3-5 Kittens | 3-5 Kittens |
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Special Needs |
Active Intelligent Requires stimulation |
Affectionate Requires attention |
Active Intelligent Requires stimulation |
Breeding | Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size | Requires careful selection, small litter size | Requires careful selection, moderate litter size |
Dietary Preferences | High protein, raw diet | High protein, low carbs | High protein, wet food |
Solo Time Tolerance | Medium | Low | Medium |
Noise Sensitivity | Low | High | Moderate |
Genetic Diversity | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Sensitivity To Changes | High sensitivity | Medium sensitivity | High sensitivity |
Food Motivation | High | Moderate | High |
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 | Moderate |
Exercise Needs | Medium | Low | Medium |
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | 12-14 years | 12-16 years | 10-15 years |
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti cat? | The Ocicat cat has a very high energy level. | The Bombay cat has an average energy level. | The Serengeti cat has a very high energy level. |
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | Yes Ocicat 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 Serengeti cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction. |
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti? | High Ocicats tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Low Very healthy cat breed. | Low Very healthy cat breed. |
Health Problems |
Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus |
Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities |
Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity |
Climate | Temperate | Temperate | Temperate |
Cold Tolerance | Medium | Low | Medium |
Heat Tolerance | Medium | Low | Medium |
Breeding Difficulty | Hard | Medium | Medium |
Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti Characteristics and Personality Comparison
Common Vocalizations | Moderate and varied sounds | Quiet and infrequent meows | Loud and active meows |
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Interaction With Other Pets | Good, playful and social | Good, enjoys social interaction | Good, social and playful |
Facial Expression | Energetic and friendly | Social and loving | Wild-looking and active |
Tail Behavior | Energetic and friendly tail movements | Social tail movements | Wild-looking and active tail movements |
Explorer Instincts | High | Low | High |
Attention Needs | High | High | Moderate |
Protectiveness | High | Moderate | High |
Territoriality | High | Moderate | High |
Independence | High | Moderate | High |
Response To Commands | High | High | High |
Adaptability To Indoor Life | Moderate | High | High |
Hunting Drive | High | High | High |
Play Style |
Active Curious Playful |
Social Playful Gentle |
Active Curious Playful |
Escape Tendencies | High | Moderate | High |
Curiosity | High | High | High |
Hunting Skills | High ⬆️ | Low ⬇️ | Low ⬇️ |
Reaction To Strangers | Friendly | Friendly | Friendly |
Stalking Behavior | High | Moderate | High |
Aggression Level | High | Low | Low |
Training Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Moderate |
Agility | High | Moderate | High |
Travel Compatibility | Medium | Medium | Low |
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. Ocicat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Energetic Explorer. Serengeti are extremely playful and energetic. |
Trainability | Difficult to Train: Ocicat cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic 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. | Average Trainability: Serengeti 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, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds. | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. | No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds. |
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | Active | Affectionate | Playful, Devoted, Loving |
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential? | Ocicat 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. | Serengeti cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti? | High: Ocicat 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. | Average to High: Serengeti cats are highly affectionate cats. |
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | The Ocicat cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Serengeti cat is a child-friendly breed. |
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | Very dog-friendly: Ocicat 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. | Serengeti cats are average friendly toward dogs. |
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti? | Outstanding: Ocicat is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Outstanding: Serengeti is one of the brightest cat breeds. |
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | 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, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | 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, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | Frequent This cat breed meows very often. | Frequent This cat breed meows very often. | Frequent This cat breed meows very often. |
Ocicat vs Bombay vs Serengeti Grooming Comparison
Seasonal Shedding | Moderate | Low | Low |
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Grooming Tools Needed |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb |
Brush Comb Deshedding Tool |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Dental Care | Low | Moderate | Low |
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ocicat coat in good condition. | Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition. | Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Serengeti coat in good condition. |
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ocicat or Bombay or Serengeti? | 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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