Russian Blue vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Bombay
Origins	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	71
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Small Black Panther
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Bombay cat?	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Russian Blue vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Bombay 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Bombay cat?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	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	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Black
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue and Bombay coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep

Russian Blue vs Bombay Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Bombay Health Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Bombay?	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 Bombay coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Bombay?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Myself
Dec 10, 2022, 3:33:57 PM:
Nice review, but you couldn't be more wrong about the Bengal's vocalization. It is a very vocal cat, the mornings are like living with a howler monkey...the opposite of low. Wonderful cats that love to chatter. If they are awake, they are 'talking.'