Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Burmese	Bombay
Origins	Russia	Thailand	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	21	71
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Burmese Cat	Small Black Panther
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Burmese or Bombay cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Burmese or Bombay?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue 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-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Black
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Burmese and Bombay coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Low	High	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Burmese or Bombay?	10-16 years	15-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Burmese or Bombay?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Burmese 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Heat Tolerance	Low	High	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

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

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Russian Blue vs Burmese vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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