Top 20

Easy-to-train cats breeds

An easy-to-train breed progresses faster, especially for a first cat. These profiles score well for trainability: open the profile for temperament and training tips.

  1. 1Burmese

    Burmese

    A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties.

    Training: 5/5Medium Thailand

  2. 2Toyger

    Toyger

    A cat with a mini-tiger look, sociable, playful and very close to its family.

    Training: 5/5Medium United States

  3. 3American Bobtail

    American Bobtail

    A large gentle and demonstrative cat, recognizable by its naturally short tail.

    Training: 4/5Large United States

  4. 4American Curl

    American Curl

    A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears.

    Training: 4/5Medium United States

  5. 5Turkish Angora

    Turkish Angora

    An elegant, lively cat that is very attached to its family.

    Training: 4/5Medium Turkey

  6. 6Balinese

    Balinese

    An elegant, demonstrative cat that is very attached to its owner.

    Training: 4/5Medium United States

  7. 7Bengal

    Bengal

    An athletic, very intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small wild feline.

    Training: 4/5Large United States

  8. 8Bombay

    Bombay

    An affectionate, calm miniature panther perfectly suited to indoor living.

    Training: 4/5Medium United States

  9. 9Céleste

    Céleste

    A calm cat with a semi-long coat and bright blue eyes.

    Training: 4/5Medium Modern selection

  10. 10

    Ceylan

    A rare, lively and affectionate cat, appreciated for its sociability and natural elegance.

    Training: 4/5Medium Sri Lanka

  11. 11Cornish Rex

    Cornish Rex

    A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human.

    Training: 4/5Medium United Kingdom

  12. 12Devon Rex

    Devon Rex

    A curly-haired, mischievous cat that is extremely close to its family.

    Training: 4/5Medium United Kingdom

  13. 13Donskoy

    Donskoy

    A very affectionate, active and sociable Russian hairless cat, which constantly seeks the presence of its family.

    Training: 4/5Medium Russia

  14. 14German Rex

    German Rex

    An expressive, playful and sociable cat with a naturally wavy short coat.

    Training: 4/5Medium Germany

  15. 15Highland Lynx

    Highland Lynx

    An athletic, playful cat that is very attached to its family.

    Training: 4/5Large United States

  16. 16Japanese Bobtail

    Japanese Bobtail

    Also called the Japanese Bobtail, this cheerful, affectionate and playful cat stands out for its short pompom tail.

    Training: 4/5Medium Japan

  17. 17Kurilian Bobtail

    Kurilian Bobtail

    A rare, sociable and robust cat, recognizable by its pompom tail.

    Training: 4/5Medium Russia

  18. 18Lykoi

    Lykoi

    The werewolf cat: lively, sociable and with a naturally sparse coat.

    Training: 4/5Medium United States

  19. 19Manx

    Manx

    A tailless cat, affectionate and playful, very attached to its family.

    Training: 4/5Medium Isle of Man

  20. 20Ocicat

    Ocicat

    A spotted and athletic cat, sociable and very close to its family.

    Training: 4/5Medium United States

This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each cat breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.