Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Toyger	Bombay	American Curl
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	44	71	58
Reviews	0	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toyger Cat	Small Black Panther	Peter Pan of cats
Price Which one is cheaper, Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl cat?	$2000 to $3500	$600 to $1000	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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	Substantial Toyger are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Small Wide-set Curled back
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Bold, dark, and uniform broken vertical stripes on a bright orange background, mimicking the coat pattern of a tiger.	Black	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Toyger, Bombay and American Curl coats?	Short	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Robust	Robust	Slender
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	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Small
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Curled
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Average

Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and friendly	Long, enjoys play and interaction	Moderate, playful and curious
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Moderate

Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Requires attention	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Moderate
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	12-15 years	12-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl cat?	The Toyger cat has a very high energy level.	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	No Toyger 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.	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl?	High Toygers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Heart Murmurs	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Craniofacial Abnormalities	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and friendly meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, enjoys social interaction	Good, sociable and friendly
Facial Expression	Playful and friendly	Social and loving	Affectionate and curious
Tail Behavior	Playful and friendly tail movements	Social tail movements	Curled tail, often raised
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	High Friendly Adaptable
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Toyger are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Toyger cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic 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.	Difficult to Train: American Curl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	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, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	Playful	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Toyger 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.	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl?	High: Toyger 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: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	The Toyger cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	Very dog-friendly: Toyger 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: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl?	Outstanding: Toyger is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on 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, Toyger or Bombay or American Curl?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Toyger vs Bombay vs American Curl Grooming Comparison

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

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