Siberian Forest
VS
Bombay
Siberian Forest vs Bombay
Compare Siberian Forest 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
Siberian Forest
Bombay
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
28 – 36 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 18 years
12 – 20 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Siberian Forest
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Bombay
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Summary
About Siberian Forest
The Siberian Forest cat is a strong, medium‑large Russian breed with a thick triple coat and many colours. Loyal and people‑focused, it is playful, athletic, intelligent and enjoys training and vertical space. Generally robust, it may face HCM or PKD and needs regular grooming and interaction.
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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