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Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll" Compare Bombay and Egyptian Mau. Which is better: Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
 
 
 
Name Bombay Egyptian Mau Ragdoll
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Egypt flagEgypt United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank71612
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Small Black Panther Pharaoh Cat Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll cat?
$600 to $1000 $1000 to $1200 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll 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.
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 Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.
 Semi-foreign
Egyptian Mau 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.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper 		Green Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Black Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke. Colorpoint pattern
Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail
Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
Coat
What is the difference between Bombay, Egyptian Mau and Ragdoll coats?
Short Hair Short to medium Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Robust Solid Muscular
Head Shape Round Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Convex Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Shaggy 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Low
Bone Structure Robust Fine Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Active
Less Sleep

Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, enjoys play and interaction Long, alert and active Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct Moderate High Low
Protection Instincts Moderate High Low
Climbing Ability Low High Low
Jumping Ability Good Excellent Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Good Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Good Poor

Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs High protein, low fat Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Low High High
Noise Sensitivity High Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level High Low Low
Exercise Needs Low Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
12-16 years 18-20 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll cat?
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
No
Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Soft and melodious meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys social interaction Good, enjoys company of other pets Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression Social and loving Graceful and alert Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior Social tail movements Graceful and alert tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Low
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High Low
Territoriality Moderate High Low
Independence Moderate High Low
Response To Commands High High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High Moderate High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Moderate High Low
Curiosity High High Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Moderate High Low
Aggression Level Low Low Low
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility Moderate High Low
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Medium
Activity
Low Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
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.
Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Challenging to Train: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
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, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Affectionate Agile Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll?
High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll?
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bombay vs Egyptian Mau vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Bombay or Egyptian Mau or Ragdoll?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
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.
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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