--- title: "Most intelligent cat breeds: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Most intelligent 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/most-intelligent" meta: "og:description": "Most intelligent 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": "Most intelligent cat breeds: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Most intelligent 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": "Most intelligent cat breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 20 # Most intelligent cat breeds A quick-witted breed learns fast and enjoys mental stimulation. These cats have the highest intelligence scores: plan games and activities to prevent boredom, and open a profile to learn about their temperament and needs. 1. 1 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) [ 165 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bengal) 2. 2 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) [ 53 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sphynx) 3. 3 [![Siamese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6559/chats_siamois_seal_point.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) ## [Siamese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) A talkative, elegant Oriental cat that is very attached to its human. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) [ 28 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-siamese) 4. 4 [![Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5018/f2_savannah_cat.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) ## [Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) A large athletic, intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small cheetah. Intelligence: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) [ 20 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah) 5. 5 [![Abyssinian](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9535/abyssin.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/abyssinian) ## [Abyssinian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/abyssinian) An elegant cat, very active and deeply attached to its human. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Ethiopia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/abyssinian) [ 17 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-abyssinian) 6. 6 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Turkey [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) [ 16 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-turkish-angora) 7. 7 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) [ 15 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-devon-rex) 8. 8 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) [ 12 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-somali) 9. 9 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) [ 11 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai) 10. 10 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cornish-rex) 11. 11 [![Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5065/oriental_shorthair_cat.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) ## [Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-oriental-shorthair) 12. 12 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-burmese) 13. 13 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-tonkinese) 14. 14 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Large Turkey [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-van) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-turkish-van) 15. 15 [![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. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bombay) [ 2 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bombay) 16. 16 [![Manx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5105/pexels-photo-6096749.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/manx) ## [Manx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/manx) A tailless cat, affectionate and playful, very attached to its family. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Isle of Man [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/manx) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-manx) 17. 17 [![Chausie](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5818/chausie_img_5281.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chausie) ## [Chausie](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chausie) An athletic and demonstrative cat, with a wild look and a great need for attention. Intelligence: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chausie) 18. 18 [![Japanese Bobtail](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5177/catbob1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/japanese-bobtail) ## [Japanese Bobtail](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/japanese-bobtail) Also called the Japanese Bobtail, this cheerful, affectionate and playful cat stands out for its short pompom tail. Intelligence: 5/5Medium Japan [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/japanese-bobtail) 19. 19 [![Mandarin](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7774/mandarin-3.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/mandarin) ## [Mandarin](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/mandarin) The Mandarin is an Oriental semi-longhaired cat, lively, talkative and very attached to its human. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/mandarin) 20. 20 [![Ocicat](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5010/adult_female_ocicat_sitting.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ocicat) ## [Ocicat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ocicat) A spotted and athletic cat, sociable and very close to its family. Intelligence: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ocicat) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. 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