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Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue" Compare Oriental and Bombay. Which is better: Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
 
 
 
Name Oriental Bombay Russian Blue
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank167111
Reviews000
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Oriental Shorthair Small Black Panther Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue cat?
$800 to $1500 $600 to $1000 $1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Semi-foreign
Russian Blue 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 		Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Black Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat
What is the difference between Oriental, Bombay and Russian Blue coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Robust Lean
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 Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Convex Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Average

Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, vocal and social Long, enjoys play and interaction Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct Low Moderate Moderate
Protection Instincts Low Moderate Moderate
Climbing Ability High Low Moderate
Jumping Ability Good Good Good
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Moderate Poor

Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Low maintenance
Independent
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, low carbs High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High Low Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low High Low
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 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low High High
Exercise Needs Medium Low Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
12-14 years 12-16 years 10-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue cat?
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
Yes
Oriental 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.
Yes
Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue?
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Bladder Stones
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Quiet and infrequent meows Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and playful Good, enjoys social interaction Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression Vocal and affectionate Social and loving Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior Vocal and affectionate tail movements Social tail movements Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Low Moderate Moderate
Territoriality Low Moderate Moderate
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Oriental 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.
Average Trainability: Russian Blue 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, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
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, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
Energetic Affectionate Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Oriental 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.
Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue?
High: Oriental 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: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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.
Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue?
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
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, Oriental or Bombay or Russian Blue?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Oriental vs Bombay vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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

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