Most intelligent cats breeds

1. 1

   Abyssinian

   An elegant cat, very active and deeply attached to its human.

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium Ethiopia

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2. 2

   Bengal

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

   Intelligence: 5/5Large United States

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3. 3

   Bombay

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

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States

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4. 4

   Burmese

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

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand

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5. 5

   Chausie

   An athletic and demonstrative cat, with a wild look and a great need for attention.

   Intelligence: 5/5Large United States

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6. 6

   Cornish Rex

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

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

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7. 7

   Devon Rex

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

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

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8. 8

   Japanese Bobtail

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

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium Japan

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9. 9

   Mandarin

   The Mandarin is an Oriental semi-longhaired cat, lively, talkative and very attached to its human.

   Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States

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10. 10

    Manx

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

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium Isle of Man

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11. 11

    Ocicat

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

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States

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12. 12

    Oriental Shorthair

    An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human.

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

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13. 13

    Savannah

    A large athletic, intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small cheetah.

    Intelligence: 5/5Large United States

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14. 14

    Siamese

    A talkative, elegant Oriental cat that is very attached to its human.

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand

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15. 15

    Somali

    The Somali is an elegant cat, very lively and deeply attached to its family.

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States

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16. 16

    Sphynx

    A hairless cat, affectionate and very close to its human.

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium Canada

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17. 17

    Thai

    An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese.

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand

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18. 18

    Tonkinese

    A lively, affectionate and very sociable cat, born from the Siamese and the Burmese.

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand

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19. 19

    Turkish Angora

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

    Intelligence: 5/5Medium Turkey

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20. 20

    Turkish Van

    A large white cat, playful and close to its human, famous for its natural attraction to water.

    Intelligence: 5/5Large Turkey

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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.