Top Ten Most Intelligent Cat Breeds

The Top Ten
1 Siamese The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the rtgs: wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand, the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 20th century.

These cats are truly smart. Talkative, vocal, intelligent, athletic and obviously gorgeous.

2 Sphynx The Sphynx is a breed of cat developed through selective breeding starting in the 1960s, known for its lack of a coat, though it is not truly hairless.

Sphynx need more love

3 Maine Coon
4 Bengal The Bengal is a domestic cat breed developed to look like exotic jungle cats such as leopards, ocelots, margays and clouded leopards.
5 Abyssinian The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors. It's thought to have been originated in Southeast Asia.
6 Burmese A breed of domestic cat originating from Burma, the Burmese is known for its muscular build and short, fine coat. This breed is often sable in color and is characterized by its affectionate and social behavior, making it a popular companion animal.

I have a Burmese mix. She can learn tricks in the space of one hour! No joke!

7 Persian
8 Ragdoll The Ragdoll is a cat breed with blue eyes and a distinct colorpoint coat. It is a large and muscular semi-longhair cat with a soft and silky coat.
9 Somali A breed of domestic cat that originated from the longhaired variant of the Abyssinian, the Somali is characterized by its bushy tail and tufted ears. Known for its playful and intelligent nature, this breed has a medium-length, ticked coat and enjoys interactive play.

I used to have a Somali, Kiara, she died at age 14 and lived a good life, she was intelligent, beautiful, loving, and gentle. I'm crying right now just thinking of my gone baby

The best cat breed ever! I just got another one, Smoky, because of her pretty burnt-looking head markings. She is super smart and sweet, great cat breed!

10 Cornish Rex A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat. The Cornish Rex has no hair except for down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or "guard hairs", which is about 5 cm long in shorthairs and 10 cm+ long in longhairs; a middle layer called the "awn hair"; and ...read more.
The Contenders
11 Bombay
12 Snowshoe
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