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Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon" Compare Bombay and Bengal. Which is better: Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Bombay Bengal Maine Coon
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank71124
Reviews011
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Small Black Panther Bengal Cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon cat?
$600 to $1000 $1800 to $3000 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Low High High
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Black Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat
What is the difference between Bombay, Bengal and Maine Coon coats?
Short Hair Sleek, Glossy Longhair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Robust Robust Solid
Head Shape Round Triangular Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Convex Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Calm
More Sleep

Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Low High High
Noise Sensitivity High Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High High Moderate
Exercise Needs Low Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
12-16 years 12-16 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon cat?
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
No
Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys social interaction Good, but may be dominant Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Social and loving Alert and playful Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Social tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High High
Territoriality Moderate High Moderate
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High Moderate High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Moderate High Moderate
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
Activity
Low Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Low Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Affectionate Active Adaptable
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon?
High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon?
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Bombay or Bengal or Maine Coon?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bombay vs Bengal vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

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