Abyssinian
VS
Bombay
Abyssinian vs Bombay
Compare Abyssinian and Bombay side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Abyssinian
Bombay
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
28 – 36 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 13 years
12 – 20 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Abyssinian
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Bombay
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Summary
About Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a medium, athletic cat with a sleek, ticked coat and large expressive eyes, often likened to a miniature wildcat. Active, intelligent, and social, it thrives on play, training, and family interaction, needs little grooming, and is generally healthy with some testable inherited risks.
About Bombay
The Bombay is a medium-sized, muscular black cat with a glossy, short coat and striking gold to copper eyes. Affectionate and people-focused, it enjoys lap time, moderate play, and soft vocal “conversations.” Intelligent and trainable, it suits indoor living and typically enjoys 12–16 years with good care.
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