The most intelligent animals in the world rightly include representatives of cat breeds. Cats quickly adapt to new conditions, understand human words well and are even able to carry out some commands. They are characterized by high intelligence, since the ancestors of these pets are predators.
Top 10 entered the smartest cat breedswhose intellectual abilities were tried to measure by American scientists. The ten-point scale assessed the ability of animals to respond to the tone of voice and perform various commands. Each of the presented breeds was able to score from 8 to 10 points.
10. Turkish van
Opens the top ten most intelligent breeds Turkish van. Pets are able to show unlimited love and affection for their master. They really like to spend time in company with people. Turkish van is easy to train. The animal patiently treats children and gets along with other animals. The breed can be classified as hyperactive. These fidgets love to play with various objects, sometimes doing incredible tricks in the air. Therefore, this cat is not for people who prefer calm pets. The peculiarity of the Turkish van is that it is completely not afraid of water, but on the contrary with pleasure swims in some kind of pool. The Turkish van, unlike his own representatives, prefers to lie down not on the owner’s lap, but on his shoulders.
9. Siberian cat
Siberian cat ranks ninth among the most intelligent cat breeds. Pets are very affectionate, loyal and loving. They are interested in absolutely everything that they can get to. These four-legged pussies are not averse to playing with the owner. As a rule, they behave calmly if they are able to spend enough time on the street. With proper upbringing, cats are calm and obedient.
8. Norwegian Forest
Norwegian Forestendowed with a living mind, takes the eighth line in the list of the most intelligent cat breeds. This is a fairly large animal with a soft character and elegant manners. They are very loving and patient pets that get along well with children and other animals. Despite the fact that the Norwegians are affectionate and attached to people, these tailed pussies do not like to be in the hands of the owner, preferring to just lie nearby. Therefore, it is rather an independent breed of cats that wants to have their own space. Pets do not choose one household as the owner, and treat all the residents equally well. Cats are wary of strangers, but when they get used to it, after a while they become friendly and affectionate.
7. Russian blue cat
In seventh place is Russian blue cat. One of the smartest breeds is endowed with a complex and stubborn character. With strangers, these pets are not very welcoming, and relate to strangers, most often, wary. On the contrary, this breed behaves very friendly with the household, showing boundless affection and playfulness. These cats prefer independence and love to walk for a long time. Very clearly manifested in a blue cat and hunting instinct. Therefore, a domestic predator is unlikely to be able to make friends with decorative mice. Animals of this breed are very obedient, and prefer not to upset the owner with bad behavior.
6. Egyptian Mau
Sixth line among the most intelligent cat breeds egyptian mau. These pets are especially loyal to only one member of the family whom they choose as their master. They are very attached to a person to whom they will experience unlimited love. Egyptian Mau are quite active and curious, they like to play games that imitate hunting with them. Cats of this breed are silent and rarely voice. Pets love water and often have fun with it. In addition, cats are very obedient and understand the owner's commands well.
5. Devon Rex
The fifth line among the most intelligent cats took the breed devon rex. These are loyal and very loving pets who prefer to spend most of their time actively in the game. They are extremely curious and fearless, therefore they put their muzzle in all matters. Devon Rex has a moderate temperament, so it gets along well with children. This representative will find a “common language” with other domestic animals, including dogs. A feature of this breed is that they are not picky in food.
4. Burmese cat
The fourth line of the ranking is burmese cat. This is a very smart breed, which is distinguished by its sociability and obedience. She gets along very well with children, for whom she shows enviable patience. Pets of this breed require increased attention, care and affection, do not like to stay alone for a long time. Burmese cats understand their master well and feel any changes in his mood. Thanks to their high intellect, they are highly learningable.
3. Siamese cat
Opens the top three smartest breeds Siamese cat. The uniqueness of these domestic animals lies in the fact that, unlike other breeds, they were not crossed with other species. Siamese are considered very intelligent and inquisitive cats. They have a wayward, rather complex character and are very jealous. These pets love being in the company of the owner and are very obedient. If desired, they can be trained to perform various tricks. The animal is very loyal to its owner and remains faithful only to him. To their feline person, Siamese people require increased attention and are very fond of affection.
2. Bengal cat
The second line in the ranking of the most intelligent cat breeds bengal cat. Smart and faithful creatures are very attached to the owner and do not like to be alone. They like to walk for a long time, as they prefer to lead an active lifestyle. Bengalis are very observant and like to observe the actions of a person who then try to repeat. These animals are able to independently open doors, cabinets and even windows. Their high mental abilities are explained by the fact that their ancestor was a wild leopard cat, who had to be smart in order to survive in the wild. At the same time, Bengalis are completely non-aggressive and easily trained in different teams.
1. Canadian Sphinx
Tops the list of the smartest cat breeds canadian sphinx. The bald animal is gaining more and more popularity among cat owners. These are infinitely kind and loyal pets, which are very attached to their owner, which reminds them of the nature of the dogs. They are easy to train and feel great about the mood of their owner. Sphinxes do not tolerate loneliness and prefer to be in the spotlight.