--- title: "Easy-to-train cat breeds: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Easy-to-train cat breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/easiest-to-train" meta: "og:description": "Easy-to-train cat breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Easy-to-train cat breeds: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Easy-to-train cat breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Easy-to-train cat breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 20 # Easy-to-train cat breeds An easy-to-train breed learns faster, especially for first-time cat owners. These breeds score well for trainability: open a profile for temperament and learning tips. 1. 1 [![Burmese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4609/pexels-photo-5521476.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) ## [Burmese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties. Trainability: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-burmese) 2. 2 [![Toyger](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9043/toyger-6.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/toyger) ## [Toyger](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/toyger) A cat with a mini-tiger look, sociable, playful and very close to its family. Trainability: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/toyger) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-toyger) 3. 3 [![Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4516/pexels-photo-6548971.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) ## [Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) An athletic, very intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small wild feline. Trainability: 4/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) [ 165 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bengal) 4. 4 [![Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6571/pexels-photo-31644050.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) ## [Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) A hairless cat, affectionate and very close to its human. Trainability: 4/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) [ 53 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sphynx) 5. 5 [![Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5246/pexels-photo-38793375.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) ## [Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) An elegant, lively cat that is very attached to its family. Trainability: 4/5Medium Turkey [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) [ 16 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-turkish-angora) 6. 6 [![Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10160/devon-rex-1789117268075-0.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) ## [Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) A curly-haired, mischievous cat that is extremely close to its family. Trainability: 4/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) [ 15 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-devon-rex) 7. 7 [![Somali](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6691/cat_somali.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) ## [Somali](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) The Somali is an elegant cat, very lively and deeply attached to its family. Trainability: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) [ 12 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-somali) 8. 8 [![Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9549/thai.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) ## [Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese. Trainability: 4/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) [ 11 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai) 9. 9 [![Cornish Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5134/abyssinian-cornish_rex_cross_breed.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) ## [Cornish Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human. Trainability: 4/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cornish-rex) 10. 10 [![American Curl](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/562/american_curl_2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) ## [American Curl](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears. Trainability: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) [ 7 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-curl) 11. 11 [![Kurilian Bobtail](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6309/pexels-photo-17529525.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/kurilian-bobtail) ## [Kurilian Bobtail](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/kurilian-bobtail) A rare, sociable and robust cat, recognizable by its pompom tail. Trainability: 4/5Medium Russia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/kurilian-bobtail) [ 5 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-kurilian-bobtail) 12. 12 [![Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5234/pexels-photo-34462779.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) ## [Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) A calm cat with a semi-long coat and bright blue eyes. Trainability: 4/5Medium Modern selection [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-celeste) 13. 13 [![Highland Lynx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8899/highland-lynx-5.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-lynx) ## [Highland Lynx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-lynx) An athletic, playful cat that is very attached to its family. Trainability: 4/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-lynx) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-highland-lynx) 14. 14 [![Lykoi](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4797/pexels-photo-8727909.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/lykoi) ## [Lykoi](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/lykoi) The werewolf cat: lively, sociable and with a naturally sparse coat. Trainability: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/lykoi) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lykoi) 15. 15 [![Tonkinese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9070/tonkinois-5.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) ## [Tonkinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) A lively, affectionate and very sociable cat, born from the Siamese and the Burmese. Trainability: 4/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-tonkinese) 16. 16 [![Balinese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5271/pexels-photo-34285200.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) ## [Balinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) An elegant, demonstrative cat that is very attached to its owner. Trainability: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese) 17. 17 [![Donskoy](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5169/pexels-photo-18325970.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/donskoy) ## [Donskoy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/donskoy) A very affectionate, active and sociable Russian hairless cat, which constantly seeks the presence of its family. Trainability: 4/5Medium Russia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/donskoy) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-donskoy) 18. 18 [![Snowshoe](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9966/snowshoe.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) ## [Snowshoe](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) A tender, elegant and well-balanced cat, very attached to its family. Trainability: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-snowshoe) 19. 19 [![Turkish Van](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8262/turc-de-van-4.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-van) ## [Turkish Van](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-van) A large white cat, playful and close to its human, famous for its natural attraction to water. Trainability: 4/5Large Turkey [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-van) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-turkish-van) 20. 20 [![Bombay](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4594/bombay_katzen_of_blue_sinfonie.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay) ## [Bombay](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay) An affectionate, calm miniature panther perfectly suited to indoor living. Trainability: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay) [ 2 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. 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