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.
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View breed pageBurmese
A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties.
Training: 5/5Medium Thailand
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View breed pageToyger
A cat with a mini-tiger look, sociable, playful and very close to its family.
Training: 5/5Medium United States
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View breed pageAmerican Bobtail
A large gentle and demonstrative cat, recognizable by its naturally short tail.
Training: 4/5Large United States
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View breed pageAmerican Curl
A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears.
Training: 4/5Medium United States
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View breed pageTurkish Angora
An elegant, lively cat that is very attached to its family.
Training: 4/5Medium Turkey
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View breed pageBalinese
An elegant, demonstrative cat that is very attached to its owner.
Training: 4/5Medium United States
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View breed pageBengal
An athletic, very intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small wild feline.
Training: 4/5Large United States
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View breed pageBombay
An affectionate, calm miniature panther perfectly suited to indoor living.
Training: 4/5Medium United States
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Ceylan
A rare, lively and affectionate cat, appreciated for its sociability and natural elegance.
Training: 4/5Medium Sri Lanka
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View breed pageCornish Rex
A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human.
Training: 4/5Medium United Kingdom
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View breed pageDevon Rex
A curly-haired, mischievous cat that is extremely close to its family.
Training: 4/5Medium United Kingdom
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View breed pageDonskoy
A very affectionate, active and sociable Russian hairless cat, which constantly seeks the presence of its family.
Training: 4/5Medium Russia
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View breed pageGerman Rex
An expressive, playful and sociable cat with a naturally wavy short coat.
Training: 4/5Medium Germany
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View breed pageHighland Lynx
An athletic, playful cat that is very attached to its family.
Training: 4/5Large United States
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View breed pageJapanese Bobtail
Also called the Japanese Bobtail, this cheerful, affectionate and playful cat stands out for its short pompom tail.
Training: 4/5Medium Japan
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View breed pageKurilian Bobtail
A rare, sociable and robust cat, recognizable by its pompom tail.
Training: 4/5Medium Russia
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View breed pageLykoi
The werewolf cat: lively, sociable and with a naturally sparse coat.
Training: 4/5Medium United States
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View breed pageManx
A tailless cat, affectionate and playful, very attached to its family.
Training: 4/5Medium Isle of Man
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View breed pageOcicat
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.
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