Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bombay	Russian Blue	Ragdoll
Origins	United States	Russia	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	71	11	2
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Small Black Panther	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll cat?	$600 to $1000	$1000 to $1700	$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) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bombay or Russian Blue 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 Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Weak 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 Russian Blue 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	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Black	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	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, Russian Blue and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Robust	Lean	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	Small and Deep-set	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Convex	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

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

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires careful selection, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	High	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Low	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bombay or Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	12-16 years	10-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll cat?	The Bombay cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bombay or Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	No Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bombay vs Russian Blue 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	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Low	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys social interaction	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Social and loving	Shy and loyal	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Social tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Low Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Low Independent	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue 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.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Bombay or Russian Blue 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 Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bombay vs Russian Blue vs Ragdoll?	High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	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 Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bombay or Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue 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 Russian Blue vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bombay or Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bombay or Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bombay or Russian Blue or Ragdoll?	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 Russian Blue vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

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