Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Tonkinese	Bombay	Burmese
Origins	Canada	United States	Thailand
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	18	71	21
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Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Tonkinese, Bombay and Burmese coats?	Medium-short	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.	Black	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese 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 Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	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.

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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: Burmese 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, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	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, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	Curious	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Tonkinese 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.	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese?	High: Tonkinese 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: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese 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.	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese?	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	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, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Tonk	Small Black Panther	Burmese Cat

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	14-16 years	12-16 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese cat?	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?	No Tonkinese 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.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese?	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese cat?	$600 to $1000	$600 to $1000	$1000 to $1500

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