Smartest cat breeds

In short The smartest cat breeds learn fast, solve puzzles and even perform commands. Ideal for interactive games and teaching tricks.
How we rated

The higher the “Intelligence” score, the higher the position. We factored in cleverness, trainability and problem-solving.

Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicНайактивнішіSmartestНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до собак
1Balinese CatBalinese CatEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 3.55.02SavannahSavannahEnergy 5.0Affection 3.5Beginners 1.55.03Siamese CatSiamese CatEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 3.05.04Oriental ShorthairOriental ShorthairEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 3.05.05Bengal CatBengal CatEnergy 5.0Affection 3.5Beginners 2.55.06NebelungNebelungEnergy 3.0Affection 4.5Beginners 3.54.57SphynxSphynxEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 3.54.58Neva Masquerade CatNeva Masquerade CatEnergy 3.5Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.59Seychellois CatSeychellois CatEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 3.54.510Maine CoonMaine CoonEnergy 4.0Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.511Siberian CatSiberian CatEnergy 4.0Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.512Turkish AngoraTurkish AngoraEnergy 4.5Affection 4.5Beginners 3.54.513Pixie-bobPixie-bobEnergy 3.5Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.514Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairEnergy 4.0Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.515SnowshoeSnowshoeEnergy 4.0Affection 5.0Beginners 4.04.516Somali CatSomali CatEnergy 4.5Affection 4.5Beginners 3.54.517Canaan CatCanaan CatEnergy 4.0Affection 4.0Beginners 4.04.518Thai CatThai CatEnergy 4.0Affection 5.0Beginners 4.04.519Tonkinese CatTonkinese CatEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 4.04.520Japanese BobtailJapanese BobtailEnergy 4.5Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.521Serengeti CatSerengeti CatEnergy 4.5Affection 4.0Beginners 3.04.522Singapura CatSingapura CatEnergy 4.0Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.523OcicatOcicatEnergy 4.5Affection 4.5Beginners 3.54.524Russian Blue CatRussian Blue CatEnergy 3.0Affection 4.0Beginners 4.04.525Mekong BobtailMekong BobtailEnergy 4.0Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.526Cornish RexCornish RexEnergy 5.0Affection 5.0Beginners 3.54.527Devon RexDevon RexEnergy 4.5Affection 5.0Beginners 4.04.528KoratKoratEnergy 3.5Affection 4.5Beginners 3.54.529Havana BrownHavana BrownEnergy 4.0Affection 4.5Beginners 4.04.530Burmese CatBurmese CatEnergy 4.0Affection 5.0Beginners 4.04.5
FAQ
Which cat breeds are the smartest?
Bengal, Abyssinian, Siamese, Oriental — clever, curious and easy to train.
Can a cat be taught commands?
Yes — with positive reinforcement (clicker, treats) cats learn “sit”, “paw” and simple tricks.
Does smart mean easy to care for?
Not always: clever cats need more mental stimulation or they get bored.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.