Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Japanese Bobtail	Pixie-Bob
Origins	United States	Japan	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	12	59	34
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Japanese Truncated Cat	Pixie-Bob Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob cat?	$1800 to $3000	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Pixie-Bob are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.
Coat What is the difference between Bengal, Japanese Bobtail and Pixie-Bob coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Long	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly active and curious	Long, active and intelligent	Long, loyal and active
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Good	Moderate	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Moderate

Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Social Low maintenance	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Very high sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	12-16 years	14-16 years	13-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows	Melodious and varied sounds	Quiet and loyal sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but may be dominant	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, loyal and friendly
Facial Expression	Alert and playful	Energetic and intelligent	Wild-looking and loyal
Tail Behavior	Quick tail flicks when excited	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Pixie-Bob 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, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Active	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Pixie-Bob cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	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, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bengal vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Pixie-Bob cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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