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Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese" Compare Bombay and Ragdoll. Which is better: Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Bombay Ragdoll Burmese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank71221
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Small Black Panther Rag doll Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese cat?
$600 to $1000 $1200 to $2500 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Low
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available

Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type 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.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper 		Blue Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Black 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. 		Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum
Coat
What is the difference between Bombay, Ragdoll and Burmese coats?
Short Hair Semi-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Robust Muscular Solid
Head Shape Round Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Convex Concave Convex
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Robust Robust Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Low High High
Noise Sensitivity High Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Low Low High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
12-16 years 12-17 years 15-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese cat?
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
No
Bombay 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.
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low Medium High
Heat Tolerance Low Low High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Soft and infrequent meows Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys social interaction Excellent, very social and gentle Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Social and loving Docile and affectionate People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Social tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality Moderate Low Low
Independence Moderate Low Low
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate Low High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium High
Activity
Low Active
Low Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Low Medium High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Burmese 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.
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.
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, Bombay or Ragdoll 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, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Affectionate Affectionate Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Ragdoll 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: Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese?
High: Bombay 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.
High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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, Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese?
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bombay or Ragdoll or Burmese?
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 Ragdoll or Burmese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Bombay vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

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

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