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Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese" Compare Tonkinese and Bombay. Which is better: Tonkinese or Bombay or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Tonkinese Bombay Burmese
OriginsCanada flagCanada United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank187121
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Tonk Small Black Panther Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese cat?
$600 to $1000 $600 to $1000 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low Low
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available No data available

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.
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
Bite ForceWeak 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
Body Type Semi-foreign
Tonkinese 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 Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Copper 		Gold
Green
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
Coat
What is the difference between Tonkinese, Bombay and Burmese coats?
Medium-short Short Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Robust Solid
Head Shape Round Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Convex Convex
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
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, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Low High
Noise Sensitivity Low High Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low High Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low High
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)
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Low High
Heat Tolerance Medium Low High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Tonkinese vs Bombay vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Social and playful meows Quiet and infrequent meows Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and friendly Good, enjoys social interaction Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Social and playful Social and loving People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Social and playful tail movements Social tail movements Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Moderate Moderate Low
Territoriality Moderate Moderate Low
Independence High Moderate Low
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Curious
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility High Medium High
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Low High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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 Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate 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.

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