Persian vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Bombay
Origins	Iran	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
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Persian vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Bombay cat?	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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Bombay cat?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Persian and Bombay coats?	Glossy	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Black
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Persian vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Bombay?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian 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.

Persian vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Persian or Bombay?	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, Persian or Bombay?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian 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: Persian vs Bombay?	High: Persian 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, Persian or Bombay?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Bombay?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Bombay?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Bombay?	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, Persian or Bombay?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Bombay?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Persian vs Bombay Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Small Black Panther

Persian vs Bombay Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Persian cats live longer than Bombay?	14-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Bombay cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Bombay?	No Persian 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Bombay?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities

Persian vs Bombay Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Bombay cat?	$1500 to $3000	$600 to $1000

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